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Outdoor Recreation Industry Council NSW
Newsletter - 15 February 2010
An industry that can speak with a united voice is more powerful than the individual |
In this issue .....
| Date Claimer - ORIC CONFERENCE - Keeping People Outdoors (back to topics) |
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Save the weekend of 21-22 August 2010
for the ORIC Conference.....
"Keeping People Outdoors"
(We've got a great weekend of conferencing planned)!
We want to give you a heads up now to
mark your calendar to spend 21 and 22 August
with your industry colleagues and ORIC
Remember; August 21st and 22nd,
doing something you’re totally going to be into,
so try and keep that time open
More details soon!
Register here for
Expression of Interest
Presentation/Topic Suggestion
Presenter Submission
Become a Sponsor |
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| Risk Management Workshop - 8 April 2010 (back to topics) |
One of the most powerful ways of training leaders to respond to critical incidents is via scenarios.
Clare Dallat and Deb Ajango are both experts in Risk Management in the outdoors and have agreed to present a series of one-day workshops around Australia during the first two weeks of April 2010.
The proposed format for the workshop days will be a morning of risk management theory which will include:
· What is risk?
· Risk consciousness
· Communicating risk
· Compliance with regulatory requirements
The afternoon will consist of a facilitated critical incident scenario ...more>>
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| Register for the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) - 17 April 2010 (back to topics) |
 Are you doing the GACO???
On 17 April 2010, the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) will bring together thousands of Australians across the country for one big night where they will share the experience of camping out under the stars …in their back yards, on a river bank, at a campsite, a National park, a caravan park.... in fact, anywhere they might (legally) feel like!
People will be encouraged to stay at a residential camp or caravan park, pitch a tent in their own back yard, sleep under the stars, fire up the barbie, organise some games and become involved and reminded of the simple, sustainable pleasures to be found through camping.
ORIC is encouraging the support of organisations across NSW to support GACO, to host activities or events, to open up their campsite and encourage their communities to get out into outdoors and experience a night under canvas!
Download:-
General GACO FAQ Sheet
Campsite Organisers
School Camps
Clubs, Associations or Groups
Backyard Campers
If you are planning an event, let us know and we will help promote it for you ... be part of the biggest camping event in Australia's history!!! ...more>> |
| Sydney Canyoner in Blue Mountains Rescue (back to topics) |
A Sydney canyoner was flown out of the Blue Mountains today with a fractured ankle amid police pleas for bushwalkers to stop taking unnecessary risks.
Police said the Bellevue Hill woman was canyoning with a group of friends in the Whungee Wheengee Canyon, near Mount Wilson, which is close to where 15-year-old Nick Delaney died in a suspected rock collapse last month ...more>>
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| Government Assistance for Outdoor Recreation Staff Training (back to topics) |
Are you aware that the Government can and will pay up to 90% of your Staff Training Costs?
Did you know that Outdoor Recreation and Sport and Recreation, Certificate II, Certiificate III and Certificate IV qualifications fall under the New Apprenticeship and Traineeship scheme, funded by the government for the training component?
Training is funded through State Governments in partnership with the Australian Government and you and your staff could be eligible for this assistance. There are several different levels of funding available:
- Traineeship Funding, Employment based, where the person must be a New employee to your organisation.
- Existing Worker Traineeship Funding at Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, SRO40206.
- Productivity Places Program (PPP). Diploma of Outdoor Recreation, SRO50206.
- Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP) ...more>>
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| Shaping the Future of the Sport and Recreation Workforce (back to topics) |
Service Skills Australia (SSA) has published a Scoping Report outlining its vision for a nationwide workforce development strategy for the sport and recreation sector, and is calling for industry feedback.
Last year, Service Skills Australia, in liaison with the sport and recreation industry in each state and territory, identified the key issues, ideas and outcomes that would need to be reflected in a workforce development strategy for the industry. ORIC hosted a workshop involving 20 members to feed into this strategy.
As Kit McMahon, SSA’s General Manager explains “the sport and recreation industry needs to work together to ensure it has access to appropriately skilled staff in the future. This document is an important first step to achieve this ...more>>
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| Revision of NPWS Plans of Management for
Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd and Wollemi National Parks (back to topics) |
National Parks Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently revising Plans of Management for Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd and Wollemi National Parks. As a registered stakeholder, ORIC has been invited to provide comment and input into these Draft revision of Plans.
As the first step in re-drafting the existing plans NPWS wants to know what the reserves mean to you, what is their significance and what key values you think the parks have, and have made a start at putting some of these thoughts together in Draft Discussion Papers ...more>>
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| New Department of Education Policy Regarding Community Use of School Facilities (back to topics) |
Did you know there is a new DET Policy regarding community use of school facilities?
With speakers from the Department of Education and Training, local councils and schools, Parks and Leisure Australia, NSW region recently held a workshop to help organisations find out more about how to work with local schools to develop partnerships for facility use and improvement. Download a copy of the new DET Community Use of School Facilities Policy. |
| Caving Equipment Ban Overturned (back to topics) |
NSW cavers will be relieved to know the NSW Legislative Council voted to abolish the ban on possessing so-called "caving and cave diving equipment" in some parks.
This ban, introduced by a clause in the new National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009, deemed "caving and cave diving equipment" to include such common equipment as static and nylon ropes, webbing, "line cutting devices" (ie knives and scissors) and "underwater timing devices" (ie waterproof watches). In the absence of an applicable defence, any person in possession of any of these items in karst conservation reserves, or the karst environment in a park, was liable to be convicted of a criminal offence and fined $3,300. It was not necessary to demonstrate that the equipment had been used, or was proposed to be used, for illegal caving ...more>> |
| New Text on International Adventure Therapy (back to topics) |
A unique opportunity exists for 1-2 people to be involved in developing a new text on International Adventure Therapy, to provide a very useful resource and to benefit the international field of adventure therapy in areas of practice and research, and will strengthen the cross-cultural professional community that orbits around these words.
The Adventure Therapy International Committee (ATIC) invites applications for the role of co-editor, to develop a book on international adventure therapy, and are seeking individuals who bring strong experience, qualifications and interest to the task of editing this book.
Dene and Jennifer Berman have been approached by the publisher, Wiley-Blackwell to produce this book, the Bermans have in turn requested that ATIC solicit two co-editors to join with the Bermans to enhance the international and collaborative nature of this text. This editing team will work collaboratively to put together a proposal to the publisher, solicit and write pieces for the text, and oversee all aspects of the publication ...more>>
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| National Employment Standards (back to topics) |
If you are an employer or employee previously covered by the NSW industrial relations system, there is some important information that you will need to know relating to the national scheme that will help you come to grips with the changes to workplace arrangements.
NSW employers and employees previously covered by the NSW state award system (mainly sole traders and partnerships) have moved into the national workplace relations system administered by the federal government.
Right to request - flexible working arrangements
From 1 January 2010, the National Employment Standards (NES) introduces an entitlement to Flexible Working Arrangements for employees. Under the NES, some employees can request flexible working arrangements including changes in work hours, patterns and/or location
NSW Industrial Relations is providing regular information updates and workshops to assist NSW private sector employers and their workers to understand how the changes will affect them ...more>>
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| Study on Disability Participation in Sport and Recreation (back to topics) |
UTS School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism researchers Simon Darcy, Aron Murphy, Tracy Taylor and Dan Lock have been successful in an application to the Australian Sports Commission to conduct research on the participation and non-participation of people with disabilities in sport and active recreation. ...more>> |
| Pathways for Young People - VET in Schools (VETiS) Project (back to topics) |
Service Skills Australia is completing a VET in Schools (VETiS) project, with the goal to promote the pathways for young people to make the best choices for work life. The project aims to provide clear guidance and resources to maximise the career pathways and employment outcomes for youth from VETiS programs relating to the service industries.
This will be done by developing a clear industry position, that is national and bipartite and developing and distributing materials and resources that support the position to practitioners and policymakers.
Consultation will begin shortly for this project.
To register your interest, please contact: Julia Kendall on 02 8243 1200 or jkendall@serviceskills.com.au. ...more>> |
| 'Access for Life' - A Proactive Stance in Preparation of an Adverse Workplace Incident (back to topics) |
Workplace injuries are a surprisingly common occurrence across NSW, with over 30,000 injuries reported each year which resulted in someone being off work for five or more days. Given that this figure is limited to reported injuries only, it comes as no surprise to learn that Paramedics attend to even more workplace injuries on an annual basis.
The Ambulance Service of New South Wales (Ambulance) has launched a campaign supported by WorkCover to address this issue, which potentially affects hundreds of employees on a daily basis.
The ‘Access for Life’ workplace awareness campaign has been rolled out across the state. The campaign informs NSW workplaces of the appropriate steps to take when faced with a medical emergency at work ...more>> |
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Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday, 7 March 2010
Business Clean Up Day - Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Schools Clean Up Day - Friday, 5 March 2010
As Clean Up Australia continues to work and foster relationships between the community, businesses and government to address the ciritial environmental issues of waste, water and climate, one member invites you to join him on 7th March 2010 in his campaign to Clean Up Australia. Ian Wells from Royal Coastwalks is looking for more people to join the team and the fun as he puts his best foot forward to help clean up, fix up and conserve the environment. You can view his online site page or the current list of volunteers by clicking here ... its easy and will take no time at all.
To volunteer just follow the links and don't forget to bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, gloves and study shoes on the day. If you are unable to join Ian, you can still support this great cause by making an online donation to Clean Up Australia. Donations can be processed via your credit card just click Donate Now. A tax deductible receipt will be sent to your inbox once the donation is verified.
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Service Skills Australia - Focusing on a Positive Future Conference, 1-2 March, Sydney Exhibition Centre
The conference will bring together employers, workers, industry bodies and training organisations to discuss ways to work together to increase the productivity and participation of the workforce in the service industries.
Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy - Forum 2010 - March 26-29, 2010, Tasmania
Explore some of the history, philosophies and principles that underpin BAT practices, integrating BAT approaches within existing services and understanding of issues and perspectives relating to specific target groups (eg drug and alcohol, mental health etc). Learn about the Hobart-based Aboriginal Outdoor Recreation Program and other BAT programming unique to Tasmania, and deepen personal insight and awareness through alternate therapeutic approaches. Hear an overview of the 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference (5IATC) held in Edinburgh, Sept 2009 and participate in workshops considering the development of BAT throughout Australia.
Risk Management Workshop
One of the most powerful ways of training leaders to respond to critical incidents is via scenarios.
Clare Dallat and Deb Ajango are both experts in Risk Management in the outdoors and have agreed to present a series of one-day workshops around Australia during the first two weeks of April 2010.
Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress 2010
This event will delve into the indisputable link between nature and well being and explore how nature significantly contributes to wellbeing and broader societal benefits. It will showcase international research and bring together experts from many fields across the globe to provide an innovative and vital path forward for improving the health of people and nature.
The Great Aussie Camp Out
Bringing together thousands of Australians for one big night where they will share the experience of camping out under the stars...in their back yards, on a river bank, in a camp, a park, a caravan park, in fact, anywhere they may feel like!
ACT Partnership Manager, Sydney or ACT preferred
Outward Bound Australia
Public Enrolments Manager, Sydney or ACT preferred
Outward Bound Australia |
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