Outdoors NSW & ACT

02/02/2026

Connect & Share | Friday Forums – 6 February 🌿

This Friday, we’re bringing the Outdoor Industry together for another Connect & Share Friday Forum.

Open to Outdoors NSW & ACT members and Forum subscribers, these sessions are designed for anyone working, learning, or volunteering in the outdoor industry. Each week we dive into topics that support the growth, development, and sustainability of our sector.

✨ Members: Do not forget you have your own separate checkout link
✨ New year, new connections! Make sure you’re registered via the homepage (scroll down to the checkout link)
🔗 outdoorsnswact.org

🎧 Can’t make it live?
Catch up anytime via Connect & Share Recordings in your member portal, or listen on Spotify.

We can’t wait to see you there!

02/02/2026

Back to Parliament this week for meetings with our elected representatives. Thank you Susan Templeman MP susantemplemanmp for helping kick off the week.
Susan understands the outdoor industry well as the Blue Mountains local member. A great conversation and still so many more to be had on the ‘Hill’ about the OCA pre budget submission and the current situation of the outdoor industry.

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01/02/2026

🌿 Outdoors NSW & ACT is proud to support Bushwalking Women’s Week 🌿
📅 2–8 March

Bushwalking Women’s Week is a fantastic example of how simple, local outdoor experiences can create meaningful pathways for women to improve wellbeing, build confidence and connect with their community.

Delivered by Bushwalking NSW and supported by Women NSW, the program features 50+ entry-level bushwalks across NSW, designed to welcome women who may be curious about bushwalking but unsure where to start.

At Outdoors NSW & ACT, we strongly believe that accessible, inclusive outdoor activities play a vital role in:
✔️ improving physical and mental wellbeing
✔️ strengthening social connection
✔️ creating lifelong participation in outdoor recreation

We encourage women across NSW to explore the program, find a local walk, and take that first step outdoors in a supportive setting.

👉 Find out more and register: www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au

31/01/2026

"At the end of the day none of us are tougher than nature, while having good gear is a great place to start it’s not the whole picture. ....Because on top of the big skills like first aid and navigation there are 100 micro skills that all add up to efficient and safe travel in the wilderness" - Well said Adventure Equipment - that is why our industry is here, to keep people be safe in the outdoors and have great experiences as well as teach the skills that can provide so many benefits for their future endeavours.
https://www.mont.com.au/blogs/the-mont-blog/tales-of-a-mountain-guide-the-western-arthurs
Thanks for sharing

30/01/2026

If you want things to change in the industry then we need your data!!!
LAST CHANCE to complete the Outdoor Industry Census
This weekend is your last opportunity to enter your important data!
THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE ALREADY CONTRIBUTED

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30/01/2026

For all our Canberra colleagues - come join us for another Member Meet Up - Wednesday 4th February from 5:30pm at Edgar's Inn, Ainslie.
RSVP to the CEO.... to ensure we have enough room to mingle 💚💚

28/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations Caro Ryan! 🎉

Caro Ryan, a Katoomba local and one of our valued members from the Blue Mountains, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her incredible 14-year commitment to outdoor safety and search and rescue.

Her dedication to keeping the community safe and supporting outdoor recreation is truly inspiring. We are so proud and honored to work with her! 🙌👏💛 Lotsafreshair

28/01/2026

Being a great facilitator doesn’t automatically make you a great leader.

Stepping into a senior group leader, program coordinator, or director role means more than running great sessions. It means leading people, managing expectations, and making decisions in real-world, high-pressure environments.

The Emerging Leaders Course is a practical, two-day program designed for field-based leaders ready to grow their confidence in people leadership. Through real scenarios and role play, you’ll learn how to shift from technical expert to effective leader — while staying grounded in the realities of on-field work.

If you’re leading staff, managing programs, and balancing safety, logistics, and client experience, this course is for you.

🔗 Register here: https://outdoors.kartra.com/checkout/leadershipcourse2026
👉Read more about the Professional Development Sessions here: https://outdoors.kartra.com/page/2026PDSessions

21/01/2026

🌟 Facilitate with Intent – 2-Day Course 🌟

Take your facilitation skills to the next level with intentional, participant-centered strategies that help groups connect, reflect, and grow.

Over 2 immersive days, you’ll:
✅ Build a versatile facilitation toolkit
✅ Gain clarity on your style and voice
✅ Practice real techniques with peer feedback
✅ Learn strategies to create meaningful, engaging experiences

Past participants praised the hands-on activities, creative icebreakers, and the welcoming, inclusive space created by our expert facilitators.

🔗 Register now: https://outdoors.kartra.com/checkout/facilitatewithintent2026

19/01/2026

🌲 Outdoor Community Online Gathering: Free Event 🌐

The outdoor community is coming together to share, connect, and discuss potential impacts on outdoor programs.

📅 Thursday, 29 January
🕞 3:30 – 5:00pm AEDT
💻 Online (with optional in-person attendance in Melbourne)

Hosted by the National Centre for Outdoor Risk & Readiness (NatCORR), this short, free event provides a forum for sharing insights, offering support, and exploring strategies for the outdoor sector.
Outward Bound Australia

👉 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/bushfire-impact-community-discussion
We encourage anyone working across outdoor education, recreation, and programs to join the conversation!