by The Editor | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
Check out this cracking video from the Australian Camps Association. It’ll be sure to have a big impact on all kinds of groups wanting to spend time in the outdoors this Summer and beyond. Stay safe and happy holidays
by The Editor | Dec 8, 2020 | Nature Kindergarten
As with many projects the world over, 2020’s COVID crisis changed much in the Nature Kindergarten space. Early childhood services who were moving ahead with exciting plans for the future found themselves having to work out how to teach very young children remotely...
by The Editor | Dec 8, 2020 | Nature Stewards
Nature Stewards 2020 has been full of new adventures online as we have navigated COVID19 restrictions, to deliver seven programs across the State! Thank you to our incredible facilitators Rusty, Nicole, and Glenn, and many specialist presenters, for delivering the...
by The Editor | Dec 4, 2020 | COVID-19
Save this date: Thursday December 10, 4:00-5:00 pm Bring a cuppa (or beverage of choice 😉 and join friends and colleagues for the last online catch up for the year with Andrew & Luke from Outdoors Victoria. We’ll share with you what we know and what we are...
by The Editor | Dec 4, 2020 | COVID-19
Our friends at ONE PLANET developed some important guidelines for understanding best practices to maintaining outdoor equipment in 2020. In 2020, equipment hygiene has become an essential part of risk management for schools and institutions where gear and equipment...
by The Editor | Nov 24, 2020 | COVID-19
A COVID Safe Plan specific to the community sport and recreation sector has been provided to us by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is now available. This is an extremely important tool, as community sport and recreation workplaces, venues/facilities,...
by The Editor | Nov 19, 2020 | media release, Outdoor news
Do you have an interest in the future of climbing in Victoria? Many people in our community have been affected by the current challenges with rock and rope activities in the Grampians (Gariwerd) and Mount Arapiles (Dyurrite). As a consequence Outdoors Victoria and...
by The Editor | Nov 19, 2020 | COVID-19, Events
NEXT ONLINE CHAT REGISTER HERE We have the video of the chat available here Tuesday 24th Nov @ 10.30 am Chat with Andrew Knight and Luke Parker from Outdoors Victoria A chance to talk – to get together with others from the outdoors. We’ll share with...
by The Editor | Nov 11, 2020 | media release, Outdoor news
Parks Victoria are hosting a series of online information sessions over November and December, to discuss proposals, and hear feedback from the public about the newly released Greater Gariwerd Draft Landscape Management Plan The plan sets management...
by The Editor | Nov 9, 2020 | COVID-19
FANTASTIC NEWS FOR GREATER MELBOURNE SCHOOLS, CAMP PROVIDERS & ACTIVITY PROVIDERS! We’ve received confirmation that Greater Melbourne students can now return to camps and outdoor activities across Victoria, bringing them in line with regional Victorian...
by The Editor | Nov 6, 2020 | Nature Stewards
Whether you’ve just completed the Nature Stewards Program and are keen to start volunteering with your local community group, or you’re simply interested in finding out more about what’s happening in your local environment, the Nature Stewards team...
by The Editor | Nov 4, 2020 | COVID-19
The Australian Camps Association is gathering information on costs incurred by our sector relating to preparing for, and managing, operational changes brought on by COVID-19. There is the potential for this information to be used to support future funding requests on...
by The Editor | Oct 27, 2020 | COVID-19, Events
The next ZOOM morning tea with Andrew and Luke is this Thursday, Oct 29, 2020 10:30 AM Canberra, Syd, Melbourne time A chance to talk – to get together with others from the outdoors. We’ll share with you what we know and what we are doing – and you...
by The Editor | Oct 27, 2020 | COVID-19
METROPOLITAN MELBOURNE Metropolitan Melbourne moves to Third Step restrictions from 11:59pm on 27 October. This means: There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home. If you live in metropolitan Melbourne you can still only travel 25kms. If you can’t work...
by The Editor | Oct 19, 2020 | COVID-19
This is a summary of how yesterday’s announcements by the Premier, Daniel Andrews, effects outdoor activities across Victoria. Melbourne If you are referring to the DHHS website for your latest information, be sure to go to this page: Restrictions easing from...
by The Editor | Oct 19, 2020 | jobs
Beaconhills College are currently seeking the following roles to join their Beacon Explorers Team in 2021: Beacon Explorers Group Leader This is a full time, ongoing position commencing 8 February 2021. This position is a Multi Campus position. Beacon Explorers Group...
by The Editor | Oct 8, 2020 | COVID-19, Outdoor Education
DET’s School Operations Guide was released to schools on Sunday night, Oct 4, 2020 so we can now confirm that Regional Victoria’s Schools are permitted to go on camps and related outdoor activities (including excursions) in regional Victoria. This is consistent...
by The Editor | Oct 1, 2020 | Nature Stewards
It is with great pleasure and pride that we can announce that Nature Stewards WON the ‘Outstanding Education Materials Award’ at this year’s Alliance of Natural Resource Outreach and Service Programs (ANROSP) Conference! ANROSP is the peak body for...
by The Editor | Sep 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Outdoor Education
YOUR URGENT HELP NEEDED: PLEASE COMPLETE 1- MINUTE SURVEY: Term 4 Financial Impact – Victorian Camps, Outdoor Education and Adventure Activity businesses The Victorian camps and outdoor activity / outdoor education industry has been hit harder than most by...
by The Editor | Sep 28, 2020 | COVID-19
By now most of us will be familiar with the Victorian Government’s ‘roadmaps for reopening’ for how we live and work in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. The roadmap guidelines provide long-term plans for our path out of restrictions...