Outdoor Recreation Industry Council ORIC Conference 2009

	DR BRIONY SCOTT Principal Roseville College Download Presentation Download Video Download Movie	TEACHING ROCKS TO FLY - The science of pushing through, hanging in there, and moving towards a challenge, not away from it. Sometimes, when you push through your fear, accomplishment comes and victory is sweet. Words such as can't, hate and won't morph into can, love and will.
	GEOFFREY STACKHOUSE Principal Trainer Clarity Business Solutions Download Presentation	CRISIS AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT - do you have a plan? Do you know what to do? how would you cope? Engage with experts and address the issues... · How the media report a crisis · The phases each crisis moves through · What to do at each phase of the crisis · The importance of responding to media immediately · A structure for making a crisis statement to the media · The risks and benefits of offering an apology · How to handle a crisis media interview A very practical session that will give delegates an understanding of what to expect from the media if there is an incident and some of the things they must do to respond.
	THE HON JUSTICE PAUL BRERETON Judge Supreme Court of NSW Download Presentation	DUTY OF CARE : Law of Negligence - A requirement to act reasonably The law of negligence affects the way providers who deliver services to various parts of the community. It sets minimum standards in the way that they deliver these services. This concept is known as duty of care. The burden imposed on the providers of outdoor recreation and education services by the law of negligence is the requirement to act reasonably. If they do not act reasonably and people are injured, they will be held accountable.
	ASSOC PROF MARDIE TOWNSEND Head of School Deakin University Download Presentation	HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE There are clear links between green space and health and that contact with nature and green space are essential to the wellbeing of people in many ways to optimise their full potential, as well as providing many societal benefits. Those involved in the outdoor recreation and outdoor education industry sector, share many core values in the environmental/ education/protected areas space. How can we use these concepts in the development of our programs, heighten awareness of the value of green space and encourage collaborations that reunites nature with social and individual health.
	JOE BONINGTON	WORLD AT MY FEET Son of one of the living legends of mountaineering Sir Chris Bonington, the worlds most successful expedition leader, Joe has led and been involved in expeditions to Danga II (1st ascent), Kokoda Track, Kilimanjaro, Cockburn Ranges, Northern Territory, Solar Khumbu. Joe Bonington is a trek leader, sports strength and conditioning coach and designer of the trekfit program a specialist program, where he has put his knowledge of working with the science of sport to training people for success with their adventure goals.
	DANIELA FALECKI Outdoor Educator Adolescent Toolbox Download Presentation	BUILDING POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH YOUTH BASED ON MUTUAL RESPECT The purpose of this workshop is to provide educators and facilitators with tools to engage, connect and empower teenagers based on the principles of Positive Psychology, Life Coaching and Emotional Intelligence. Participants will leave this workshop with real tools and strategies that do not require any funding, extra time or a committee meeting. Come and join us in making positive connections with the young people we teach, inspiring the next generation of amazing people.
	MAJOR DARYL SOUTH Chief of Staff Army Recruitment Training	THE USE OF INFIELD BIO-FEEDBACK TOOLS TO ENHANCE STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING Adventurous Training Wing (ATW) teach stress coping techniques/strategies as part of the Adventurous Training Leader courses. Armed with a number of handheld devices, laptops and other paraphaneilia, Daryl will "hook you up" to present a practical workshop to demonstrate the technology and associated techniques and outline it's application in training and in-field settings.
	IAN MALEY Wilderness Equipment	CARE AND AFTER-SALES SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT A throw-away approach to equipment is the antithesis of many of the important values associated with outdoor education - things like the management of scarce resources, self-reliance and a sustainable approach to consumption. Recognising the basics of a sound product and then understanding the threats to its long-term survival and what to do about them comprise the basic knowledge of equipment care and maintenance. The result will be a dramatic reduction in the rate of demand for the non-renewable resources that remain essential materials from which modern backpacking gear is made. This affect will far outweigh the benefits of simply incorporating some recycled components. This session will identify the main agents causing deterioration and how to minimise their effects. A number of simple DIY repair tricks will be presented and with some basic tools and materials these could be incorporated into many outdoor ed programs.
	STUART CLARK Managing Director & Principle Trainer Wild Aid, First Aid	CASE STUDIES IN FIRST AID Part 1: Asthma & Anaphylaxis in the field Part 2: Hydration & managing dehydration in the field These pertinent case studies look to current research and point to key prevention and management principles for the outdoor professional. Issues such as the effectiveness and duration of the ‘Epi-pen’, the effective use of metered dose inhalers such as ‘Ventolin’, legislation surrounding the use of these devices in the field and the rise in allergic reactions in Australian youth will be addressed.
	LIZ HORNE Director of Programs Outdoor Education Group	LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FOR YOUR STAFF There are many "Leadership Models" available today via books, the internet, consultants etc etc. The challenge when you are training staff is to make all the philosophies practical. This workshop focuses on activities that break leadership training into bit size chunks. Come along, get your blood pumping, have a good laugh, and explore leadership training with a twist.
	ORIC	ACCREDITATION : A practical perspective A facilitated panel discussion highlighting recent accreditations under the NARTA program. Various organisations represented on this panel discuss their recent experience of the NARTA process, the value it brings to their business and the value to the industry as a whole.
	TOM LANDON-SMITH AROC SPORT	ADVENTURE RACING : the emerging trend of adventure racing Adventure racing is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports in Australia. Once considered the domain of the elite, hard-core outdoor enthusiast, today Adventure racing in Australia offers events to a wide range of participants, at all levels in a wide varity of locations.
	DR TRACEY DICKSON Centre for Tourism Research University of Canberra	THE NEW RISK MANAGEMENT BOOK - a whole of organisation approach to risk management This session will provide an overview of the completely revised 3rd edition of the Risk Management Document that is currently in production. As part of the presentation, Tracey will discuss what are the real physical risks associated with outdoor activities in comparison with other external causes of injuries and deaths.
	PETE GRIFFITHS with FABIO FAIMO Director of Schools Outdoor Education Group Download Presentation	RISK MANAGEMENT - why are we afraid of it? RISK MANAGEMENT DEMYSTIFIED? Increasingly, outdoor activity providers devoted to the care & quality of experience of participants, speak of the need to ensure the health and safety of students and the opportunity for participants to enjoy and achieve. This desire to defend participants against some very real dangers can easily lead us into a sanitised world in which these very ideals are stifled and the role of experience, creativity and challenge do not exist. Activities that previous generations enjoyed as part of a ‘normal’ youth development have been labelled as ‘dangerous’ and the adults or institutions who allow them ‘irresponsible’. This presentation begins by identifying some key components of a vital citizenship. It identifies some recent examples of shrinking youth development horizons. It argues that our growing ‘risk aversion’ is undermining the growth of participants - it is limiting the freedom to have adventures, to learn by experience and to simply play. And in doing so it threatens the very things that it quite rightly serves to protect. In particular this presentation will explore the role of operators in this trend and expose some of the contradictions that our current thinking and policies maintain.
	FABIO RAIMO with PETE GRIFFITHS Head of Risk Management The Outdoor Education Group
	CRAIG McDOWELL Adventure Developments	ROPING & CHALLENGE ROPES COURSES
	DAVID PETHERICK & PAUL COLAGIURI Download Presentation 1 Monash University Human Factors Research Download Presentation 2 Murdoch Institute Research	THE ROLE OF HUMAN FACTORS IN REPORTED OUTDOOR INCIDENTS - Report on the Monash University Study The aim of the research is to gain a better understanding of the involvement of human factors in reported outdoor education/ recreation incidents, to identify emerging research trends. It will involve comprehensive literature review, expert consultation, workshops and reports, establishment of an industry database and integration of industry reporting with this database, and the implementation of measures to reduce injury in outdoor education, and on-going reporting of incident data contained within the database, as well as regular review of data as it emerges from the industry database and annual reporting of findings, conclusions and recommendations.
	IRVING WARREN The People Management Company Download Presentation 1 Amusement, Events & Recreation Industrial Award Download Presentation 2 Fair Work Act Summary Download Presentation 3 Clerks Private Sector Award	THE AMUSEMENT, EVENTS & RECREATION INDUSTRIAL AWARD The introduction of Fair Work Australia and the "Modern Award". Will it affect you? SUBCONTRACTING AND UNFAIR CONTRACTS Update on new legislation to be introduced.
	DR IAN BOYLE with MARK HASSELL Outdoor Education Teacher The Scots College - Glengarry	BUILD YOUR FIRE SIDE TOOL BAG! Sitting around the fire with students is an extraordinary time where much reflection on learning takes place. There are a whole selection of activities that leaders can call upon to make the fire session a special experience. The intent of this workshop is to build up your leader’s tool bag with an assortment of fireside activities. MATCHES NOT INCLUDED Fire lighting is an essential skill that is a prerequisite for anyone travelling in the outdoors. Mark and Ian will share with you a variety of ideas that can form the basis for a fun fire lighting session at your school or outdoor-ed centre.
	MARK HASSELL with DR IAN BOYLE Outdoor Education Teacher The Scots College, Glengarry
	DR JAMES NEILL Lecturer University of Canberra	GREEN EXERCISE : The Psychological Effects of Exercising in Nature “Green exercise” involves physical exercise in natural environments. There is growing recognition of the importance of the natural environment in people’s physical and psychological well-being. We also have known for some time that physical exercise is vital for well-being. Now, the natural environment and physical exercise are coming together in the notion of “green exercise”.
	GREG JAMES NSW AAS Project Manager Outdoor Recreation Industry Council	NSW ADVENTURE ACTIVITY STANDARDS – Essential foundation or just another set of rules The NSW Adventure Activity Standards (NSW AAS) project is currently developing six NSW AAS documents for NSW in common activity areas. The activity areas under development are Abseiling, Rockclimbing, Mountain Biking, Challenge Ropes Course, Bushwalking and Canoeing & Kayaking. With all other states in Australia developing or maintaining Adventure Activity Standards documents the focus of this presentation is to highlight the NSW experience of industry engagement, proposed structure, progress update and formal release of completed NSW AAS documents, and how it will support and underpin a safe and more sustainable outdoor industry in NSW.
	PENNY SPOELDER National Parks & Wildlife Service	PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY TO CREATE OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES IN NSW NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES Parks Eco Pass is just one of several new excitring initatives that demonstrate NPWS's commitment to partnerships with industry and creating outstanding tourism and recreation opportunties for visitors to NSW national parks and reserves. Parks Eco Pass is the result of extensive consultation with operators, industry and community groups. The feedback obtained, together with research into 'best practice' components of other systems around Australia, have shaped the design of the new licensing system for operators in NSW national parks and reserves.
	IAN DEWEY National Coaching & Education Coordinator Australian Canoeing Inc	THE REAL RISKS OF KAYAKING When asked to talk about the risks involved in kayaking, inland paddlers will picture paddlers trapped in strainers, sea kayakers will picture great white sharks and howling winds. The real picture of what has changed people's lives is quite different and poorly understood. From an analysis of 9 years of incident reports and two studies I set about separating fears and fiction from the real statistical facts. Being a good leader is still about preparation and decisive action. What to prepare and how to prepare for action is the key.
	MARJORIE MORGAN GO! Girls Outdoors	GO! Girls Outdoors This presentation will look at some of the reasons why there are less women than men participating in outdoor adventure activities and pursuing careers in the outdoor industry, and consider what is required to ensure that women have equal opportunities in an outdoor environment. It will discuss the differences in how men and women approach outdoor adventure activities, confront risk, handle stress, interact with one another and acquire technical skills, and will look at examples of how knowledge of the key differences between men and women can make the difference between mediocre and exemplary expedition facilitation or centre management – so this is not just a presentation for women! A series of profiles of organisations, outdoor professionals, athletes, professional adventurers and resources, will be used to illustrate the points made, also opportunity to explore the GO! Girls Outdoors website to see the how it can be used as a resource for outdoor educators, teachers, small businesses and large organisations.
	DAVID PETHERICK Executive Officer Australian Camps Association	EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS - how the outdoor recreation community has responded to the Victorian bushfires Dave will discuss how the Victorian bushfires affected the outdoor recreation community, how the outdoor recreation community in Victoria has responded to this natural disaster, and what processes have been put in place as response mechanisms to future severe weather events. Dave will also briefly explain the development of the Severe Weather Risk Management AAS.
	VIKI CAMPBELL District Inspector Ambulance Service NSW Rural Fire Brigade Captain Download Presentation	SUSPENSION TRAUMA - Harness Hang Syndrome Anyone who uses a harness as part of a "fall-arrest system" should be aware of harness hang syndrome (suspension trauma) and its potential to cause death in as little as 10 minutes. Harnesses have been in use since the early 1970's. Since then more than 100 deaths have been attributed to harness hang syndrome. This presentation will look at what causes harness hang syndrome as well as recognition, first aid management and prevention in the outdoor setting.
	SIMONE CARROLL with STEPHEN ALLPORT	RECOGNITION - That was then... this is now This session will explore how recognition processes have improved from days gone by and how at TAFE NSW we cater to the needs of the candidate to make recognition an efficient proces, whilst the maintaining the value of the qualification. We will share a range of our assessment tools we use and work through some examples, collecting suitable evidence along the way.