Outdoor Council of Australia

18/05/2026

Powerful images do more than capture a moment — they tell a story.

The Outdoor Council of Australia was proud to support Cancer Council NSW’s recent outdoor industry photo project, celebrating the many ways Australians connect with nature while reinforcing an important message: getting outdoors and being sun safe go hand in hand.

From bushwalking and paddling to camping, outdoor education, recreation and community experiences, the images submitted reflected the joy, diversity and benefits of outdoor participation across Australia.

Congratulations to first place winner Michele Michel, Individual Member of Outdoors NSW & ACT, and highly commended recipients Craig Starling from Scouts Australia, Maddy Bennett from Outdoors Victoria, and Kirsty Curnow from Seek Sista.

Thank you to Cancer Council NSW for supporting this important initiative, and to everyone across the Outdoor Industry who contributed images that help inspire more Australians to get outdoors, more often — safely.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gaF5V2rV

01/05/2026

The Outdoor Council of Australia has released the Snow Activities Guidance Note to support outdoor providers, educators, land managers and leaders delivering snow-based experiences during the 2026 winter season. ❄️

Snow activities are an important part of Australia’s Outdoor Industry, from outdoor education programs and guided recreation through to adventure tourism and alpine resort experiences. They also require careful planning, strong leadership, sound judgement and risk management that reflects the specific environment, conditions and participants involved.

This Guidance Note has been released as an interim resource so the industry has something practical to use for the 2026 season, while the full Snow Activities Good Practice Guide is developed through broader industry consultation for release in 2027.

OCA will be seeking feedback from industry throughout the 2026 winter season and into summer 2027 to ensure the future Good Practice Guide reflects real operating contexts across Australia’s alpine and snow environments.

We encourage all organisations involved in snow-based outdoor activities to review the Guidance Note and be part of the consultation process.

Read the Guidance Note here: https://www.outdoorcouncilaustralia.com/post/outdoor-council-of-australia-releases-snow-activities-guidance-note-to-support-safer-alpine-particip

21/04/2026

Great stuff Outdoors WA - OWA & Edith Cowan University (ECU)

https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/ecu-and-outdoors-wa-team-up-to-support-outdoor-education?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Australasian%20Leisure%20Management%20e-news%2021st%20April%202026&utm_content=Australasian%20Leisure%20Management%20e-news%2021st%20April%202026+CID_fa04c22f09ef0a744724a066f465a817&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=ECU%20and%20Outdoors%20WA%20team%20up%20to%20support%20outdoor%20education

Australasian Leisure Management

Edith Cowan University (ECU) and peak industry body Outdoors WA have announced a new partnership that aims to redefine, grow and shape high-quality professional learning, research strategy and engagement at the local, national and international levels.

08/04/2026

The new Outdoor Industry Standards Set is now available, courtesy of the Outdoor Council of Australia.

This curated digital subscription brings together the Australian and international standards most relevant to the Outdoor Industry in one place.

Importantly, it is not the AAAS. The AAAS are industry guidance, while this Set provides access to formal standards documents relevant to outdoor education, outdoor recreation and adventure tourism.

Public price: $721.86
Eligible member price: $649.67

Mobile App price: $131.23
Eligible member price: $118.11

Discount code will be sent to members to access the discount rate.

A practical resource to support stronger consistency, safety, compliance and professionalism across the Outdoor Industry.

https://store.standards.org.au/curated-subscription/outdoor-industries

04/04/2026

An Open Letter to Policy Makers and the Australian Government, From the Outdoor Industry.
Read the letter by The Outdoor Council of Australia here:
www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/the-impact-of-the-fuel-crisis-in-australia

And join the opportunity to hear directly from the Federal Government with the QTIC online briefing with Senator the Hon Nita Green - suitable for all Outdoors and Tourism industry to join.
When: 10 April, 10am-11am.
RSVP & more info: www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/whats-on/qtic-webinar-fuel-crisis-briefing-with-senator-green