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13-15 Jan 12 Coalition for Education in the Outdoors :
Eleventh Biennial Research Symposium
Host: CEO Research Committee
State University New York
Venue: Bradford Woods Campus,
Indiana University, USA

Registration           Preliminary Program 		Theme:  The symposium will include over 30 research presentations on various outcomes or aspects of outdoor programs conducted in school, camp, college, adventure, and other contexts.  Many of these papers investigate program components underlying outcomes.

Beyond the formal presentations, the symposium offers a unique and ideal opportunity to interact with others in the field. The event attracts established and emerging scholars from a host of disciplines and leaders from professional associations and agencies.
16-18 Jan 12 17th National Outdoor Education Conference
Host: ACT Outdoor Education Association
in association with Outdoor Education Australia
Venue: University of Canberra, Belconnen, ACT

Delegate Information Flyer

Invitation to Present

Invitation to Sponsor 		Theme: The Next Step.. Innovations in Outdoor Education
‘The Next Step...’ asks delegates to explore innovations in technology, sustainability, adventuring, risk management, curriculum, pedagogy, related disciplines, and practice led research for the Outdoor Education profession.

The Conference will include a wide array of presentations,
practical workshops and activities from national and local
sources.  Pre & post conference workshops & skills refreshers will add to your professional learning.
2-3 Feb 12 5th Australian Cycle Tourism Conference and
RailTrail Symposium
Host: National Institute of Sports Studies
Venue: Ann Harding Conference Centre,
University of Canberra, ACT

For more information contact
Dennis Puniard on 0407 220 885
or email: dennis.puniard@canberra.edu.au
Theme: For those interested in the rapidly developing world of cycle tourism: academics, government agencies with tourism and cycling interests, business managers (already engaged or exploring opportunities), regional tourism agencies, consultants, professional and volunteer cycling organisations, rail trail advocates and operators and those with a general interest in cycling tourism.

• The Conference will address topics related to Cycle Tourism both in Australia and internationally.
• The Symposium will cover issues dealing with the development, marketing, use and maintenance of Rail Trails with a particular emphasis on how NSW may progress with development of new trails.
• The program includes a great line up of internationally recognised speakers, panel discussions, site visits and social events.
13-22 Apr 12 National Youth Week
Host: NYW is a joint Australian Government,
state, territory and local government initiative.
The Australian Government Department of
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations,
in collaboration with the departments responsible
for youth affairs in each state and territory,		 Theme: 'Imagine.  Create.  Inspire.'
National Youth Weeks is an annual week-long celebration of young people aged 12-25 throughout Australia.
24 Aug 12 ORIC Pre-Conference Workshop
Host: ORIC Outdoor Recreation Industry Council
Venue: Ken Brown Room, Sports House
Figtree Road, Sydney Olympic Park
 
25-26 Aug 12 ORIC CONFERENCE
Host: ORIC Outdoor Recreation Industry Council
Venue: Novotel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park 		 
13 Oct 12 The Great Aussie Campout Theme: The Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) brings together thousands of Australians for one big night where they share the experience of camping out under the stars … in their back yards, on a river bank, in a camp, a national park, a caravan park - in fact, anywhere they might feel like!

GACO promotes healthy active lifestyles, encouraging individuals, families, friends and clubs to enjoy the great outdoors experiencing the fun and adventure of camping out.