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Outdoor Recreation Industry Council NSW
Newsletter - 20 April 2010
An industry that can speak with a united voice is more powerful than the individual |
| Successful Risk Management Workshop (back to topics) |
Earlier this month Clare Dallat and Deb Ajango, both experts in Risk Management in the outdoors, presented a one-day workshop in Sydney. Deb is the American author of the excellent Lessons Learned books, which provide in-depth analysis of critical incident cases, and proprietor of SafetyEd, an US organization providing outdoor Risk Management training and resource, and Clare has been Director of Risk Management at the Outdoor Education Group (OEG) since 2002.
The day was very successful with the afternoon involving participants in crisis scenarios. A take-home lesson was that appropriate response and functionality increases with training, and all attendees used the day well to increase their knowledge and training in this area. We particularly thank Fiona-Antipodeans, Kira-Outward Bound, Paul-Challenge Ranch, Tim-Anglican Youth, Paul-St Joseph's College, Sharon-3WG Airforce Cadet, Lorraine-TAFE for "playing out" the incident.
A copy of Clare's presentation is available to download State of the Nation.
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| NZ Outdoor Recreation Investment (back to topics) |
Peter Miskimmin, Chief Executive of New Zealand Sport and Recreation Agency (SPARC) has announced an extra $500,000 and a new contestable approach for SPARC's investment in outdoor recreation.
The investment links with the delivery of the outcomes set out in SPARC’s Outdoor Recreation Strategy SPARC 2009-2015 Strategy, and from July this year, there would be a $1.2 million contestable fund available for investing in outdoor recreation.
"A contestable approach will allow a wider range of organisations to put forward proposals," Miskimmin stated, adding "the aim of this investment approach is to achieve increasing, long-lasting participation in outdoor recreation with an initial focus on youth.”
The contestable process is open to any organisation that can demonstrate that they can contribute to the outdoor recreation outcomes sought, however priority will be given to applications that deliver in a collaborative manner, to national and regional organisations, and organisations that do not currently receive community sport investment from SPARC. For-profit organisations can only apply if they are partnering with not-for-profit organisations ... more>>
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| Receive up to 90% of Training Costs
for Outdoor Recreation Employees to Upskill (back to topics) |
Over 1000 learners in the service industries, which includes outdoor recreation, will have the opportunity to complete nationally recognised training under a new round of Productivity Places Program funding announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.
The Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program, administered by eleven industry skills councils, subsidises funding for employees through courses from Certificate III to Diploma.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relation's (DEEWR) contribution depends on the size of the business, with organisations with less than 100 employees receiving 90 per cent of their training costs, those with between 100 and 199 receiving 75 percent, and those with 200 or more employees receiving 50 per cent of their training costs ... more>> |
| Parks Eco Pass - 8 months on (back to topics) |
In July 2009, NPWS launched the Parks Eco Pass licensing system following extensive consultation with ORIC and it's members, commercial tour operators, industry and community groups, and research into best practice components of other systems around the country. Eight months on, nearly half of all previously licensed operators have moved over to the new system, and around one third of licences issued have been to new operators. The first premium ten year licenses have also been approved. A Parks Eco Pass team is in place and working closely with operators to ensure smooth transitions, applications and activities on park. ORIC continues to talk and liaise with NPWS in the introductory phase of the Eco Pass.
If you're a commercial tour operator, NPWS are asking licensed operators - have you completed or updated your business profile on our website? Don't miss out - tour operator pages are a great way for national parks visitors to find out about you, so make sure your details are there. Contact the Parks Eco Pass team on 02 9585 6082, send an email or visit the NPWS ECO Pass website.
Eco Pass Information Booklet comprehensive guide to Parks Eco Pass for both NPWS’s existing and prospective operators.
Eco Pass Fast Facts for a quick overview of Parks Eco Pass
Eco Pass FAQs to find out the most frequently asked questions with comprehensive answers
Information for existing operators how Eco Pass will enhance business and to become a Parks Eco Pass licensed operator
Information for prospective operators how to become a Parks Eco Pass licensed operator
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| The Role of Human Factors in Led Outdoor Activity Accidents : Project Update (back to topics) |
With the aim of exploring the involvement of Human Factors in led outdoor activity incidents and to suggest and to demonstrate the utility of a framework for studying such incidents, this research involved the following tasks:
- Literature review. A literature review focussing on led outdoor activity accidents and incidents was undertaken. The aim was to ascertain what is currently known about such accidents and incidents, to distil the Human Factors issues which have already been implicated, to identify gaps in current knowledge, and to suggest a more comprehensive and relevant framework to aid the understanding of incident causation in the led outdoor activity sector.
- Exploratory case study analyses. To demonstrate the potential utility of applying theoretically underpinned, systems-based accident analysis methodologies within the led outdoor activity domain, three led outdoor activity accidents were analysed using two systems-based accident analysis methods. The findings from these analyses were then compared to those derived from an analysis, which used a framework developed in the led outdoor activity domain.
- Workshop. A workshop involving project stakeholders, led outdoor activity personnel, and researchers from MUARC was held in order to disseminate the research findings and to determine the most appropriate way forward for the subsequent phases of this research.
Stage 1 Summary of Outcomes and Recommendations
Stage 2 Overview |
| Bush Regeneration Training Program Launch-Accredited Volunteer Activity for Duke of Ed & Scout Awards (back to topics) |
A bush regeneration training program for young people launched this month with the dual aim of keeping the local bushland healthy and providing an opportunity for young people to scope out an environmental career.
The Engagement & Retention of Youth in Bush Regeneration Program initiative provided students who were interested in becoming an environmental professional with skills, knowledge and a better understanding of what working in the bush entails. "The training program has been developed specifically for the age group and is based on the core duties a NPWS field officer or ranger undertakes every day," NPWS Ranger Mel Tyas said.
"It is an accredited volunteer activity for the Duke of Edinburgh and Scouts Awards and will provide young people who are interested in an environmental career with an inside look at what it's all about." ... more>>
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| Reimbursement and Value of Volunteer Effort
Research Report (back to topics) |
The latest research report from The Centre for Volunteering's Research and Policy team examines reimbursement of volunteers for their out-of-pocket expenses as well as assessing the value of a volunteers' effort in the not-for-profit sector of NSW. Volunteer effort is represented in monetary terms as hours of work comparative to an equivalent paid employee role in a similar style of organisation. Reimbursement of volunteers' expenses is a subject that has drawn a lot of interest and input from the Not-for-Profit sector via several surveys existing in the field. Tax implications are relevant for both the volunteer and organisations utilising volunteers ... more>>
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| NSW Launches First State Based
Dust Monitoring Website (back to topics) |
The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) has announced that mapping the path of dust storms can now be done online.
DECCW's Executive Director for Scientific Services, Dr Kate Wilson said NSW is the first State to provide dust monitoring access online to assist scientists, farmers and the broader community with weekly reports about dust activity ... more>> |
| $4.65 in Environmental Trust Grants (back to topics) |
$4.65 million in statewide environmental grants is now available through the Environmental Trust, Lisa Corbyn, Director General of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), has announced.
Ms Corbyn said that the 2010 grants round is open to schools, community groups, non-profit associations, business and industry associations, and Aboriginal and state and local government organisations.
"Whether they are restoring degraded environments, implementing innovative ways to manage waste or providing community education, these projects can make a significant difference ... more>>
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| Unfair Dismissal - Where do you stand? (back to topics) |
For any small business owner or operator who is bound by the new Fair Work Act, it is essential to understand what does, and does not, count as an unfair dismissal. An unfair dismissal will occur when an employee has been dismissed - that is, fired - and the dismissal is 'harsh, unjust or unreasonable', and the dismissal was not a genuine redundancy. If the employee is dismissed from a 'small business', the dismissal will also be unfair if it was inconsistent with the 'Small Business Fair Dismissal Code'.
The question is whether your business fits the legal definition of a 'small business,' for the purposes of unfair dismissal, and to answer this question, use the Small Business Calculator Guide, a tool built as part of the Fair Work for Small Business project, and follow the simple step by step process. |
| Presentation Available - Working With Children Check Changes in 2010 (back to topics) |
In our March newsletter we advised of changes to the Working With Children Check (WWCC), and at a recent industry forum, Morgan Lander from the NSW Commission for Children and Young People provided information on these changes. You may download a copy of this presentation "Working With Children Check Changes in 2010".
Communities NSW - Sport and Recreation is holding a child protection information seminar to help sport and recreation organisations understand risk management and the importance of establishing sound policies and procedures for people working with children. It will also assist you to understand your responsibilities under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. This free Child Protection Seminar is to be held at Sydney Olympic Park on Monday 10th May, and will provide information on the latest developments in child protection legislation and how the recent changes will impact on the sporting industry. Download an Enrolment Form and phone or fax your bookings to the numbers provided.
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| New National Business Names Registration System (back to topics) |
The purpose of business name registration is to help identify those trading under names that aren’t the same as their personal, company or other entity name.
Currently business names must be registered in each state or territory a business operates in. The proposed new national business names registration system requires business name registration nationally only and is due to start in the first half of 2011.
The Australian Government’s Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research is conducting briefing forums in each capital city. The NSW forum will be held Thursday 22nd April, 2-4pm, at NSW Manufacturing Centre, 14 Julius Avenue North Ryde 2113. There will be limited catering except for luncheon forums.
The forums will include a presentation followed by question and answer session. Hand outs will be available.
Registration for the forum is essential by replying to:businessnamesconsultation@innovation.gov.au
or by phoning Wendy Chant on 02 6213 6044.
Should details change, you will be contacted only if you are registered for the forum.
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