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THE LINK - 15 November 2007
In this issue .....
Sport & Recreation Training Package Review Outcomes (back to topics)
Industry Technical Working Groups were held in August 07 across the Outdoor Recreation, Community Recreation, Sport & Fitness sectors. Outcomes of these groups will form initial structure of Training Package content, and as activity fields are being reviewed, Service Skills Aust (SSA) will be in contact with activity peak bodies and industry representatives. These outcomes are now available to view:-
Fitness ITWG outcomes (658kb)
Outdoor Recreation Brisbane ITWG outcomes (493kb)
Outdoor Recreation Melb ITWG outcomes (497b)
Sport ITWG outcomes (794kb)
Community Recreation ITWG outcomes (639kb)
Ongoing consultations and validation of draft Training Package components will be publicly available and conducted through the Design Improvement Register, an online Training Package development tool. ORIC encourages members to sign up to review and provide comment on the Training Package drafts more>>
Outdoor Recreation Industry Leaders Think Tank (back to topics)
Service Skills Aust, with the support of the Outdoor Council of Australia, is hosting an Outdoor Recreation Industry Leaders Think Tank. Representatives from some national organisations, large employers as well as state/territory organisations with an interest in outdoor recreation will be in attendance, with the Invitation extended to include small and medium enterprises. The purpose of the forum is toidentify industry concerns that impact on the Australian outdoor recreation industry and recommend achievable and practical solutions to address these issues.
The forum will cover a range of themes such as skills shortages, professionalism, career pathways and the attraction and retention of quality staff more>>
Dept Sport & Recreation-Changes at the Top
Farewell to Wendy Gillett, Welcome Phil Andersen (back to topics)
ORIC recently attended the farewell morning for Wendy Gillett at the NSW Dept. Sport & Recreation. Wendy has been a staunch supporter for ORIC as the peak body for outdoor recreation and with her department has worked closely with ORIC to improve and develop outdoor recreation initiatives and foundations. Wendy's successor, Phil Andersen is a familiar face to ORIC, and we look forward to his support as we move onwards and upwards in the pursuit of improved outdoor recreation outcomes more>>
New Victorian Laws to Protect Children from Deathly Allergies (back to topics)
In an Australian first, the Victorian Government will introduce laws into Parliament this week to mandate minimum safety standards for schools and children services to protect children at risk of anaphylactic shock – a sudden, severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction.
“New laws introduced this week will make Victoria the first Australian State to require all children services and schools with a student enrolled at risk to have an anaphylaxis management policy in place by July next year. The management policy will mandate minimum specialist first aid training for teachers and staff" more>>
Epi-Pen and Epi-Pen Trainer Video Web Page (back to topics)
Visit http://www.allergyglutenshow.com.au/allergytube_anaphylaxis.php to view Allergy Tube's Epi-Pen Trainer video - 2:17min.
National Trails Alliance - Tracks & Trails (back to topics)
To stimulate thought and discussion in clarifying the role of a National Trails Alliance, Tracks & Trails Conference organisers have launched an On-line Discussion Forum, the information from which will be collated to form a Discussion Paper to propose options/recommendations for consideration by interested stakeholders. A copy of the Paper will be made available prior to a pre-Conference meeting on 10 March 2008, so interested parties can formulate their position on different options. Have your say by logging on to the Discussion Forum on the Tracks & Trails website more>>
Call for Papers-International Outdoor Education Research Conf 2009 (back to topics)
Abstracts are invited for the 4th International Outdoor
Education Research Conference, 15-18 April 2009. Building on previous Outdoor Education Research Conferences where the focus has been on engaging with a greater variety of theoretical and critical approaches to outdoor education research than have traditionally been associated with the field, this conference offers researchers and scholars an opportunity to present and discuss their work in a truly international forum more>>
MSA Report released on entrapment & near drowning rafting the Rangitikei River(back to topics)
New Zealand's Maritime Safety Authority has released the accident report for the entrapment and near drowning of an Australian school student rafting the Rangitikei River in October last year. The male student was on a school rafting day when their raft 'wrapped' and then 'flipped' on a rock in ‘Long Drop’ rapid, sending all occupants of the raft into the water more>>
Worker or Contractor? (back to topics)
A standard employment relationship consists of workers and employers. A worker, for workers compensation purposes, is defined as: ‘a person who has entered into or works under a contract of service or a training contract with an employer (whether by way of manual labour, clerical work or otherwise, and whether the contract is expressed or implied, and whether the contract is oral or in writing).
However, as many employment relationships are not standard, some people are also classified as deemed workers for workers compensation purposes. The Worker Status Service provides employers with a quick and simple way to determine who needs to be included in their workers compensation policy wage declaration. With this service you can use the online self-assessment tool; call a toll-free hotline; or apply for a private ruling. To find out more visit The Worker Status Service at www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/workerstatus.
"Why is Everyone Around You So Dysfunctional?" (back to topics)
In presenting her speech at the recent Safety Conference Sydney, Ms Bowden helped show how an understanding of personality differences leads to a healthier, safer work environment. While many people have taken personality tests and profiles in their careers, Ms Bowden covered research which involves interpreting the "filters" through which everyone sees the world. By understanding the filters, she says employers can better place workers in appropriate roles. This leads to less workplace stress, less sick leave and a more enjoyable work environment.
"Every conversation, everything we do happens through these personal filters. When we understand the various filters, we can better understand things like why we simply like some people and not others, how to get the best results from each other and still enjoy positive relationships," Bowden explains more>>
Conservation Volunteers (back to topics)
Fancy combining conservation voluntary work with a holiday experience? Monitor vulnerable and endangered native wildlife in The Grampians National Park, assist with penguin surveys along the Tasmanian East Coast, flex your muscles fencing and some seed collection and weed removal on the remote 50000ha Nungatta Station near the Victorian border, or monitor African game and vegetation specicies in the Greater Kruger National Park more>>
Earth From Above - Worth a Look (back to topics)
The internationally renowned 'Earth from Above' photography exhibition is on in Sydney. See this breathtaking open air photographic exhibition free at Darling Harbour until 26th December. Earth from Above, a penetrating visual reportcard on the state of the planet with a strong sustainablity theme running through it more>>
Wombaroo Adventure Centre-Program Manager (back to topics)
Wombaroo Adventure Centre, is based in the Southern Highlands of NSW, with a philosophy of exposing participants to Challenge and Adventure whilst building a sense of a Community. Wombaroo seeks a skilled and passionate person to continue the development and promotion of Outdoor Education Programs. The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for: responding to booking enquiries; assisting clients in planning and preparing for upcoming programs; developing appropriate programs for clients; co-ordinating staffing requirements for programs; implementing planned programs more>> |
