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THE LINK - 27 September 2007
In this issue .....
Risk Management & Outdoor Education Workshop (back to topics)
!!REGISTRATIONS CLOSING!! With sponsorship from the NSW Dept. Sport and Recreation, ORIC has arranged a seminar to enable you to spend a day with the very experienced Preston B. Cline- President of Adventure Incorporated. With industry placing alot of emphasis on risk assessment, this is an ideal opportunity for both Outdoor Leaders and Coordinators to attend a seminar conducted by an acknowledged expert on risk management and risk assessment, at a greatly subsidised cost ...more
Standards Australia-Climbing Wall DRAFT Standard (back to topics)
Due to the depth, breadth and content of the recently released Standards Australia draft for new standards for artificial climbing structures and challenge courses, and the limited industry consultative time available, we believe an extension for the draft to remain open for public comment is necessary. If this draft if relevant to your organisation's operations and you support the application for an extension of time for comment, you may choose to express your concerns for an extension, or use the template provided ...more
ORIC Industry Award Winners (back to topics)
ORIC congratulates the worthy winners of this years ORIC Industry Awards, announced at the Awards Dinner, at the Novotel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park. Joined by over 120 guests, recipients received the accolades of their peers, whilst enjoying an evening of fine food and comradarie, dinner speaker and carricatures. For photos of the evening and to view video clips of awardees ...more
2007 ORIC Annual General Meeting (back to topics)
The 2007 ORIC Annual General Meeting and election of Office Bearers, will be held on 25th November 2007, 3.00-6.00pm at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation,
Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen ...more
Memorial Service for Olafs Auzins (back to topics)
A Memorial Service for Olafs Auzins, an ORIC Board Member who passed away on 3 August whilst on expedition in Peru, was held at Model Farms High School on Sunday 16th September 2007, and attended by several ORIC members. Wonderful tributes given by friends, colleagues and former students were confirmation of the passion and zest Olafs had for his family, his school and students and for outdoor experiences ...more
Conference Presentations and Photo Gallery (back to topics)
Held over 2 great days at the Novotel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park, the 2007 ORIC Conference ‘Revisit–Review–Renew’ featured keynote and overseas speakers, plenary sessions, practical workshops and forums, offsite options and the annual ORIC Industry Awards Dinner.
ORIC extends particular thanks to those in the industry who contributed many many hours of time and preparation, generously sharing their knowledge and expertise with their peers for "the good of the industry", by giving presentations at the Conference. The calibre of the Presenters was extremely high, and their commitment admirable ...more
A Guide to the Bureau of Meterology's Website (back to topics)
As a followup to her excellent presentation on "Weather in the Field - obtaining, interpreting and implementing crucial weather information", Julie Evans, Deputy Regional Director NSW, Australian Bureau of Meterology, has provided a Guide to the Bureau's Website ...more
High Top Sneak Peak (back to topics)
As a follow up to the 2006 ORIC Conference Great Harness Debate, 2007 ORIC Conference delegates were given a 'Sneak Peak' and demonstration of the new Ropes Course specific Vertical Harness ...more
Black Holes (back to topics)
An item raised during the gadgets sessions at the ORIC Conference about communications and problems with different mobile phones and coverage "black holes". Telstra provides an opportunity for you to inform about black holes where there is no coverage at http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/help/blackspot/blackspot.cfm.
A new mobile being released ZTE-the F158 with a rubber case (dust, vibration, shower proof) and optional external antenna may be of interest. Available soon for connection to the Telstra Next G network.
NSW National Parks Regional Advisory Committee Vacancies (back to topics)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is inviting members of local communities across NSW to apply for membership to a Regional Advisory Committee in their local area. Application Packages may be downloaded ...more
NPWS Commercial Operators Meeting - ORIC Report (back to topics)
On the 5th of September 2007, a meeting was called for holders of NPWS Commercial Operators Licences within the Blue Mountains Region, to discuss a press release issued by the Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water concerning a new bill introduced to State Parliament aimed at providing surety to tourism and commercial operators in National Parks ...more
Know your Food Additives Codes (back to topics)
Many food additives have long complex names, sometimes abbreviated, some with more than one name and a few including Greek letters. The food additives list can be confusing so, to help reduce this confusion, each food additvie is given a short code number. When considering allergies and dietary requirements for your clients at camp, it is helpful to know what these food additive codes stand for ...more
Contractor or Employee? (back to topics)
A "sham" contract is where an employer intentionally or recklessly disguises an employment relationship as an independent contracting arrangement, usually to avoid responsibility for employee entitlements.The former Office of Workplace Services (OWS), now called the Workplace Ombudsman (WO) has warned that employers who attempt to treat workers as contractors and not employees under "sham" contracting arrangements, can expect the full force of their legal powers ...more
Protecting Yourself & Organisation Against Identify Theft (back to topics)
As hackers are becoming more sophisticated in their attacks, we are being warned to watch out for identity theft and computer viruses."This is no longer about kids having fun and getting kudos, this is about organised crime. It is being run like a business," Symantec's Pacific vice president, David Sykes, said ...more
Outward Bound Australia-Experienced Field Staff (back to topics)
Outward Bound are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals with the desire to build a career with Outward Bound Australia and a keen interest to continually learn and challenge themselves to help us achieve this mission ...more
Outward Bound-Internship Program-Western Australia (back to topics)
Following the milestone of 20 years of operations in Western Australia, OB are looking ahead to further growth and development in this area of the country. An exciting development is the decision to launch an Internship Program in Western Australia ...more
Certificate IV - Lithgow TAFE Partnerships with Industry (back to topics)
The Western Institute of TAFE NSW through Lithgow College is offering a unique and flexible training pathway in partnership with the Outdoor Education Group to allow students to study towards a CertIV in Outdoor Recreation whilst working in the outdoors or any other profession ...more
Floyd Collins Musical and Cave Rescue Fundraiser (back to topics)
In 1925 while chasing a dream of fame and fortume by turning a Kentucky Cave into a tourist attraction, Floyd Collins is trapped 200 feet underground. Fighting for his sanity and ultimately his life the rescue effort above explodes into a media circus. The NSW Caver Rescue Squad still has a few tickets left to both the 'show AND after the show' (meet the stars) as a fundraiser ...more
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ORIC Feature Book
of the Month
October 2007
Cruising Guide to the Hawkesbury River,
Cowan, Broken Bay
and Pittwater
Soft cover,
168 pages, Price: $24.95
ORIC Members Special
Free Postage
on orders received
by 30 October 2007
ORIC CONFERENCE
HIGHLIGHTS
A Gallery of Snapshots
Is your photo there?
ORIC Industry Award
Winner Video Clips
Check out the worthy
2007 Award Winners
Speaker Presentations progressively uploaded
to the website
Industry Events
Calendar
Employment
Opportunities
Wei-jan Chinese for
'opportunity through danger'
Risk has a
double-edged nature.
Risk can cut,
risk can heal.
James Neill
(after Hahn on Outward Bound)
Source: www.wilderdom.com/Risk.html
Selection of books
and resources
available to order
from the ORIC website
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