Events

Outdoors SA will be conducting an information session that compares the different standards that the outdoor sector operates by. Previously, Outdoors SA conducted an awareness session about using the newly developed SA AAS. This evening will cover the SA AAS, the DECD and CEO guidelines, and the new Aus AAS. Join us to see how the documents of the future are being developed and how they will impact on you. First session is on the 23rd of May. Email associations.admin@wildernessescape.com.au [...]

We all know that the work we do in providing camps for people from incredibly diverse backgrounds has enormous social, physical and mental health benefits for all participants. But how do we get to the next level, both as providers of excellent experiences and as businesses? That’s the theme of this year’s conference – Good to Great. The conference will provide expert insights on marketing and selling your camp’s products, building staff capacity and succession planning, linking programs to the [...]

A night for the outdoor community can come together to celebrate those doing an outstanding job as students, leaders or participants.

Course Distance km Navigation Difficulty Classes Expected winning time   1 Long 6.0-7.0 Moderate Knowledge of map reading skills required. Suitable for joggers, walkers & runners 40 – 80 2 Medium 4.0-5.0 Moderate Knowledge of map reading skills required. Suitable for joggers, walkers & runners.   30 - 60 3 Short 2.0-3.0 Easy Family groups, walkers, new orienteers     20 - 40 Organiser: Fi Pahor Course Planner: Heather Smith Controller: John Lyon Full electronic timing  If entering as a [...]

Wirra Wirra Peaks, Mt Crawford Forest, located north of the road from Williamstown to Springton, at the junction with the road from Mt Crawford. Signs will be posted from the intersection of Warren Rd and Cricks Mill Road for those coming from the south. Full range of courses for all Orienteer Of The Year age classes; pre-entry by Wed August 2nd https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/5350 is recommended to guarantee yourself a map. It is possible to pre-enter a course rather than an age class; however, note that enter-on-the-day [...]

SELLING WITHOUT ‘SELLING’ The prospect of ‘selling’ themselves is an unfamiliar area which many practitioners can perceive as daunting. It doesn’t need to be. DST people will help you: Develop skills around having ‘beneficial conversations’. Communicate benefits to clients without ‘selling’, in a natural and humanistic manner. Understand what needs to be presented to clients for a successful outcome. Present with credibility. YOUR TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Australian Camps Association along with DST people are offering a once off opportunity to build [...]

Survive First Aid is really pleased to partner up with Dave Enright from Evergreen Outdoor Centre Hakuba to provide Avalanche AST1 & CRS Courses at Mt Hotham this winter. The 3 day course will combine the Companion Rescue Skills (CRS) course and the Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) courses together, with 1 full day of classroom time and 2 days in the field. This is the perfect introductory course for those recreation adventurers that want to head backcountry within Australia or [...]