Risk Management for the Outdoors |
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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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Three-ring binder
Print: Second edition
Price: $88.00
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OC-15 |
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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. |
Folder, book, CD-ROM
ISBN 0976251205
Print: 2005
Price: $200.00
Order Code: VO-28
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Outdoor Safety: Risk Management for Outdoor Leaders
By Cathy Haddock
This manual is for leaders, including voluntary or commercial outdoor instructors, aspiring instructors, teachers, youth group leaders or guides.
This second edition incorporates many new developments from a variety of sources including current legislation, management tools, and experiences from teaching the subject to students.
Outdoor safety management skills have become a critical component when considering the conduct of an outdoor activity.
New Zealand Mountain Safety Council |
Spiral bound
147 pages
ISBN 908931190
Print: 1993
Price: $42.95
Order Code:
MM-53
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Outdoor Leadership |
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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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Soft cover
264 pages
ISBN1877139815
Print: 2005
Price: $39.95
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OC-12
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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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Soft cover
147 pages
ISBN 1876010878
Print: 2005
Price: $20.00
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OC-11 |
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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
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Soft cover
218 pages
Line drawings
ISBN 09343870502
Print: 2005
Price: $55.00
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PA-17 |
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Cowstails and Cobras II - A Guide to Games, Initiatives, Ropes Courses & Adventure Curriculum
By Karl Rohnke
As a guide to games, problem solving initiatives and adventure activities, this book contains a standard in the field of Adventure Education. This second edition
has been updated and now includes sample curriculum (actual program outlines from schools and camps) and a chapter on leadership and debriefing. Offering a
comprehensive insight into Project Adventure’s philosophy and approach to group activities,
Cowstails and Cobras II provides both the experienced practitioner and the novice with a
unique and valuable resource. |
Soft cover
210 pages
Photos and illustrations
ISBN 840354347
Print: 1989
Price: $79.00
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PA-18 |
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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. |
Soft cover
286 pages
Photos and illustrations
ISBN 787221031
Print: 1995
Price: $80.00
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PA-21 |
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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. |
Soft cover
189 pages
Photos and illustrations
ISBN 84035682x
Print: 1984
Price: $72.00
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PA-24 |
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Kids in the Wild - A Family Guide to Outdoor Recreation
By Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter
A comprehensive, yet personable guidebook for parents unwilling to set aside their camping gear while their family is young.
The book is a great resource for backcountry veterans and parents new to outdoor recreation who are eager to enjoy hiking, camping, biking, skiing or horsepacking with their children.
Practical, solid advice on hiking and camping with children. |
Soft cover
240 pages
ISBN 9780898864472
Print: 2nd Ed 2005
Price: $27.95
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MM-52 |
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Introducing Your Kids to the Outdoors
By Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D.
If you wonder how and when to start your kids on outdoor sports, this book answers these questions and more. The book describes which activities are best for your family, whether it is teaching your child to ride a bike at a nearby park or to raft whitewater. |
Soft cover
205 pages
ISBN 0811731936
Print: 2005
Price: $32.95
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MM-51 |
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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. |
Durable waterproof container (pencil-case size)
Contains 40 questions
Price: $49.95
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NE-23
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NSW Discovery and Walks |
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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. |
Soft cover
158 pages
ISBN 978187706291
Print: 2005
Price: $19.95
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MM-34 |
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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 |
Soft cover
160 pages
ISBN975741608
Print: 2006
Price: $29.95
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MM-37 |
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Canyons Near Sydney
By Rick Jamieson
Canyoning has become more popular in recent years, and is now practised by a great variety of people. There are about 400 known canyons reasonably close to Sydney.
This book includes a guide to about 100 of the more popular canyons, and also a list of suggested safety principles and techniques. These principles and techniques have been followed for several years by the canyoning group within the Rock-Related Activities Committee of the Greater Western Region of the Scout Association. |
Soft cover
84 pages
ISBN 646421076
Print: 4th Ed 2001
Price: $12.05
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MM-38 |
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Take a Walk: In a National Park - Port Macquarie - Brisbane
By John and Lyn Daly
Take this thoroughly researched book and embark on a journey of discovery through 29 unique national parks between Port Macquarie and Brisbane.
Complete with notes on history, features, access and facilities, this fourth book in the series describes more than 1000kms of walking tracks and trails for all fitness levels to enjoy. |
Soft cover
224 pages
ISBN 9780957793125
Print: 2000
Price: $21.95
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MM-62 |
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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'. |
Soft cover
168 pages
ISBN 0975099116
Print: 2004
Price: $24.95
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Cooking in the Outdoors |
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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.
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Soft cover
175 pages
ISBN 9780811731089
Print: 2004
Price: $34.95
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Journals |
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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.
Read more about the Australian Journal of Outdoor Education |
Soft cover
60 pages
Print: Twice a year
Price: $25.00
Order Code:
AJ-71 |
Maps, Resources, DVDs |
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Memory Map
The ultimate bushwalking & outdoor companion. Includes a comprehensive selection of Topo Maps and map data available by State, in addition to Memory-Map's extensive feature set. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone.
Includes Memory-Map Navigator software with Discoverer license, so no additional software purchase is necessary.
Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again. |
NSW full set $299.95
VIC full set $299.95
QLD full set $249.95
TAS full set $299.95
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TP-34 |
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Toughprint 100% Waterproof Paper
100% Waterproof A4 Paper - ideal for printing maps, signs and documents for outdoor use in any weather.
With its special coating Toughprint™ paper absorbs ink from your printer but not water. Run it under a tap, drop it in a river, spill your coffee on it, wipe it off and the print will remain unaffected! |
A4 Size
10 sheets
Suitable for inkjet printers
Price: $26.00
Order Code:
TP-67 |
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ORIC Informational DVD
Informational DVD outlining the benefits and advantages of ORIC membership. |
DVD
Price: Free
Order Code:
0C-02 |
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ORIC Accreditation DVD
Informational DVD outlining the steps and process involved in ORIC accreditation. |
DVD
Price: Free
Order Code:
0C-03 |
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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.
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Size: 310x190mm
Suitable inside or outside
Price: $8.80
Order Code:
0C-07 |
