Strategies for Risk Management in Outdoor and Experiential Learning
Edited by Tracey J. Dickson & Margot Tugwell
The Risk Management Manual, is a publication of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Council of NSW. It is provided to all new members joining ORIC.
This can be used as a reference in the development of your Operations Manual. Includes an appendix filled with reference information, including over 50 pages of forms used by outdoor organisations.

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Adventure Management Systems - Organisational Crisis Management Workbook
By Preston Cline
The Organisational Crisis Response system is based on years of lessons learned from organisations who have dealt with serious incidents and is designed to prepare outdoor educators/co-ordinators to effectively respond and resolve critical or catastrophic incidents in a rapid and sustainable manner. Organised into one package the Organisational Crisis Response Folder contains a series of forms that outline a comprehensive set of questions that need to be asked during a crisis; the Organisational Crisis Response Book outlines how to integrate the system into your organisation; and a CD-ROM containing electronic copies of response forms and documentation that can be modified to your specific needs.

Creating Memories for Teens
by Wayne French
At a time when parents and churches are wondering how to keep teens in the church, here's the answer - Memory Events. It's a concept God used to remind the Israelites of their heritage and their future with Him. Memory Events can also powerfully impact teens for God and make them not only citizens for His kingdom, but better citizens for their community.
A must-read book for parents and leaders of teens everywhere.
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No Props - Great Games with No Equipment
By Mark Collard
No equipment? - "no worries", says Mark.
An Australian's approach to taking fun more seriously through some of the best games, ice-breakers, trust exercises, group splitting exercises and group problems solving activities. Includes a brief introduction to basic programming principles. More than 100 activities

QuickSilver - Adventure Games, Initiative Problems, Trust Activities and a Guide to Effective Leadership
By Karl Rohnke and Steve Butler
This book contains more than 150 games, problem solving initiatives, ice breakers, variations on old standards, trust activities, closures and more.
As well as enriching your program with a swag of great activities,
there is a leadership section, where many of the secrets to designing and leading successful programs are revealed.
If you are looking for ways to bring people together in a fun, positive and meaningful way, this book will become one of your most valued resources.

Silver Bullets - A Guide to Initiative Problems, Adventure Games and Trust Activities
By Karl Rohnke
This publication features 165 adventure activities that require few, if any, props. All activities have been field-tested, are rated as indoor/outdoor, props/people only, high/low activity level, and offer many helpful hints for implementation.
Useful for teachers, counsellors, therapists, camp personnel, youth workers, church leaders, youth group leaders, after school care providers, and others who want an engaging means of bringing people together to build trust.

Stepping Stones - Debriefing tool
By The Learning Project
A debriefing tool that assists participants to reflect on and analyze the experiences they felt, share different perspectives, and process new learning into their conceptual framework. This can be used at any time during a program to process experiences from challenge by choice activities, team building exercises and role play.
An easy and effective way for outdoor leaders, teachers, and youth workers to debrief a range of experiences, encouraging learners to process and reflect on their experiences.

Youth Leadership in Action: A Guide to Cooperative Games and Group Activities
Written by and for young people as a guide to implementing adventure and experiential activities and programs. The students wrote all of the activity directions as well as descriptions of their experiences using the activities.

Views From The Top - Outdoor and Experiential Learning
Edited by Tracey Dickson, Tonia Gray, Bruce Hayllar
This books give voice to the diversity of perspectives and practices that exist in Australia and New Zealand - a result of the editors' professional experiences and professional development.
The book aims to provide a place for people who are embedded in the Australian and New Zealand cultures to share their views and to critically reflect on an alternate body of writing to that originating from North America.
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Adventure Education Theory and Applications
By Richard G. Prouty, Jane Panicucci, Rufus Collinson
A Project Adventure publication, written by a collection of experts in the adventure field, is an excellent resource for obtaining a broad view of adventure education and programing. The text explores the role of games, low- and high-element courses, and outdoor pursuits in adventure education. It also presents the use of key concepts, activities, and web-based research to enhance the learning process; explores the use of adventure education in a variety of settings; and discusses the core skills necessary for facilitator and leadership roles in the adventure field.

Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming
By Simon Priest, Michael A. Gass
This book explains how the key elements of leadership work in theory and practice, and it helps train the next generation of adventure leaders.
The text will help readers to enhance their understanding of this rapidly growing profession, through in-depth descriptions and real-world applications of the technical, organizational, instructional, and facilitative skills that are essential to adventure leadership. The authors also identify what they call the metaskills that superior leaders use to combine the other essential skills seamlessly and effectively.

Outdoor Education Foundations
By Christine Froude and Scott Polley
An Australian publication, prepared as a national adaptation of a Western Australian Year 12 Outdoor Education text.
The book has been designed as a foundational text for students who are studying: Senior Outdoor Education or Outdoor and Environmental Studies; Certificate IV or Diploma in Outdoor Recreation; University studies in Outdoor Education, Outdoor Recreation, Wilderness Therapy or Nature-Based Tourism.

Ropes Course Safety Manual: An Instructor's Guide to Initiatives, and Low and High Elements
By Steven E. Webster
This manual is intended to convey guidelines for the operation of a Challenge Ropes Course. The document is intended to be generic, and is used by Project Adventure for accreditation.

A Day in The Bush - Bushwalks in and around Sydney
By Les Higgins and Tony Rodd
This book is an ideal guide to bushwalking in and around Sydney. It features 45 different day walks. Some are only a few hours long, and track notes tell you how to access the walks, their length, how demanding they are, where to buy food, where to stop for lunch and what to take with you.
Especially valuable is the guide to the suitability of walks for children of different ages.
The compact guide is designed to fit neatly into your daypack.

Bushwalks in The Sydney Region Volume 2
Just Released.
A guide to many popular and lesser known walks around Australia's largest city, offering spectacular rewards to the adventuresome.
Containing: 38 areas, 62 one-day walks, 13 two-day walks, 4 three-day walks, 1 six-day walk.
Published by the National Parks Association of NSW

Cruising Guide to the Hawkesbury River, Cowan, Broken Bay and Pittwater
John & Jocelyn Powell, 3rd edition
This very popular guide to the waterways has been completely revised to take account of the many changes made to facilities, navigation marks, fishing regulations, etc. Up-to-date and easy to read maps. New material has been added to the environmental and historical sections and additional minor creeks are described. There is also a fresh set of striking full colour plates. 'This book has become the Bible for all users of the river'.

Cookery - National Outdoor Leadership School
Editor: Claudia Pearson
Wilderness chefs will find this book helpful in making their meals more nutritious and appealing.
The book contains recipes, and culinary advice guaranteed to please the palate and provide the energy needed for strenuous outdoor activity.
An addition there is an extensively researched and revised nutrition section, menu and ration planning, packaging, fire preparation, stove and open-fire cooking.

Australian Journal of Outdoor Education
The Australian Journal of Outdoor Education is a refereed journal examining issues in the field of outdoor education. Published twice a year, it is provided to all ORIC members as a membership service.
The uniqueness of AJOE is its ability to meet the needs of a wide cross section of readers whether they be classroom teachers, academics or practitioners in the field. The AJOE attempts to provide clear links between theory, research and practice.
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ORIC Informational DVD
Informational DVD outlining the benefits and advantages of ORIC membership.

ORIC Accreditation DVD
Informational DVD outlining the steps and process involved in ORIC accreditation.

ORIC Membership Sticker (Members only)
Promote your ORIC membership - the peak industry body in NSW - by displaying the sticker at your office.
Vinyl large format sticker.