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THE LINK - 27 MARCH 2007

Welcome to the 27 March Edition of The Link. This issue brings a reminder that ORIC Membership Renewal is due now. Membership renewal packages were sent out earlier this month, including the Membership DVD, which we hope you found informative.

If you have not received your pack, which includes an offer of a Free Mont Microfibre Fast-Drying Pack Towel for renewals received by 30 April 2007, please contact the ORIC office to arrange for one to be sent out to you.

In this issue .....


NPWS Logo NOLRS Changes : your chance to comment (back to topic list)
The revision of the NOLRS is now complete and documentation is available for feedback and comment. You are invited to read the revised documents, and make any comments using the Feeback Form. Please note the closing date for feedback is 30th March 2007. The NOLRS overview and Summary will explain all the other documentation.

NOLRS Version 2 introduces registration in the activity areas of Climbing Natural Surfaces, On-Road Cycle Touring, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Surfing, Snorkelling, Caving, Four Wheel Driving and most recently in Canyoning. The following activities have been revised:- Abseiling Artificial  Abseiling Natural Bushwalking,    
Challenge Ropes Courses,   Climbing ArtificialClimbing Natural.

Other relevant documents that relate to the registration scheme which are either new or revised, include Equivalent Courses and Competencies, Partnered Providers and Registration Guide   ...more


Do you need a Hire & Drive Licence? (back to topic list)
Irrespective of whether an organisation hires vessels to the public, to school groups or privately operated camps, in return for valuable consideration, you are required to have a hire and drive licence or alternatively comply with the requirements of the Commerical Vessels Act ...more


Peer Recognition Workshop 15&16 April 2007 (back to topic list)
The next ORIC Peer Recognition Course is to be held in Windsor, on Sunday 15th and Monday 16th April 2007. The ORIC Peer Recognition process matches existing skills and knowledge to units of competency, where successful candidates receive a Statement of Attainment in the activity areas and levels of competency assessed. This assessment can occur independent of additional study or training. The skills and knowledge being assessed may come from a range of sources including previous studies, work experience and life experience ...more on the program or register for workshop


Cover in Action (back to topic list)
Often overlooked but often desired in the darkest moments, business interruption insurance covers owners for lost income and additional costs incurred to maintain the business ...more


Snake Bite - Do you Know the Correct PIT? (back to topic list)
In light of a second death this year from a venomous snake bite, it is worth reviewing the current treatment for snake bite, and the principle of pressure-immobilisation bandaging as a first aid measure to prevent the spread of toxins through the body ...more


Getting Tough on Jetski Users (back to topic list)
A record number of jetski users were asked to leave NSW waterways last year due to anti-social behaviour. Last year boating officers conducted more than 42,000 spot-checks across the State, including on jetskis ...more


DSR LogoNSW sport and recreation industry strategic directions (back to topic list)
NSW Sport and Recreation is developing the NSW sport and recreation industry strategic directions - a five year plan, and invite ORIC members and industry organisations to provide ideas on how to address issues outlined in the discussion paper. Feeback deadline 5 April 2007 ...more

15th National Outdoor Education Conference (back to topic list)
Expressions of interest are sought from teachers, educators, researchers and policy makers with proposals for workshops or presentations. Expressions of interest close 31 March 2007 ...more


2007 Women's Sport Leaders Scholarship Program (back to topic list)
NSW Dept of Sport and Recreation are receiving applications for their 2007 Women's Sport Leaders Scholarship Program. Applications close 28 March 2007 ...more


"Early Warning" Phone Messaging System (back to topic list)
A new hi-tech safety system which lets local emergency services send SMS alerts (or text messages) to all mobile phones in a target zone, regardless of network numbers, will be implemented by the NSW government. The new state-of-the-art telephone messaging system will allow emergency services to send early warnings of an emergency ...more

World Youth Day (back to topic list)
World Youth Day 2008 is a six-day celebration that will be held in Sydney from 14-20 July 2008 with the event expected to attract more than half-a-million participants, including 100,000 international visitors ...more


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