Outdoors Victoria

25/05/2026

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Gain practical botanical knowledge to enrich your outdoor programs. Three-part series - attend one or all three!

21/05/2026

There’s something for everyone at this year’s Conference on 22–24 July at Victoria University, Footscray.

From engaging keynote presentations and practical sector discussions, to networking opportunities, pre-conference sessions and our special screening of Restoring the Australian Alps, the program is packed with ideas, conversations and connections for the outdoor sector.

Whether you work in Outdoor Education, recreation, community engagement, environmental management, leadership, tourism or are an emerging professional/student looking to connect with the industry, this event is designed to bring the sector together.

A huge thank you as well to our incredible sponsor and exhibitors who are helping make this event possible. We’re excited to showcase the organisations.
*Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities still available.

Check out the brochure below to see what’s included and who will be joining us.
🎟 Registrations are open - we’d love to see you there!
Student tickets available
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08/05/2026

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30/04/2026

VCE Outdoor Education Studies Professional Development Session
Tuesday 5th May | 4-5 PM ONLINE
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxvH9rwE

27/04/2026

Early Bird EXTENDED to 30 April 2026 for the National Outdoor Education Conference.

For all pricing details, inclusions and bookings go here: https://outdooreducationaustralia.org.au/noec-awards/next-noec/noec26-registration-open/

23/04/2026

Early Bird Tickets sales for the Outdoors Victoria Conference end 11:55pm Sunday 26th April
Regular Tickets open until 12th July 2026

This is your final call to secure Early Bird tickets before they close on 26 April. Get your tickets here! https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/news-events/outdoors-victoria-conference-2026/tickets/

If you haven’t already, take a moment to explore the incredible program we’ve lined up, featuring a range of highly regarded and knowledgeable presenters.
Program link: https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/news-events/outdoors-victoria-conference-2026/the-program/

We’re also offering some fantastic pre-conference sessions to help you make the most of the week:
• Join a Native Grassland and nursery tour, followed by an afternoon Ally workshop
• Or spend the full day in a Benefit-Risk workshop
Pre conference workshops info: https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/news-events/outdoors-victoria-conference-2026/pre-conference/

Don’t miss out, lock in your spot and start planning your conference experience today!

16/04/2026

🌿 We're starting Botany Knowledge for Outdoor Teaching on April 21st🌿 Facilitated by Jessica Moulynox from Backyard Botany

Ready to grow your plant knowledge and confidence in the field? 🌱

This three-part professional learning series is designed for educators and outdoor practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of the plant world — from foundational botany concepts through to practical plant identification skills you can apply straight away in your programs.

Jessica brings botany to life in an engaging, interactive and highly accessible way, helping you connect science with real-world outdoor learning experiences.

✨ What to expect:
-Foundational botany knowledge
-Practical plant ID skills for the field
-Engaging, applied learning you can use immediately
-Greater confidence in teaching about the natural world

Each workshop can stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend one or two. However, the sessions are intentionally designed to build on one another — and you’ll gain the greatest depth of understanding by completing the full series.

🎥 Bonus: Register for any session and you’ll also receive access to the recording for flexible, on-demand viewing.

This series is perfect for teachers, outdoor educators, and anyone facilitating learning in outdoor settings. You’ll walk away with practical tools to enrich your programs and inspire curiosity, connection and care for the environment.

Spots are limited — join us and let’s get to know the plants around us a little better 🌿

Book here (Go to Term 2): https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/ovs-professional-development-sessions/

Gain practical botanical knowledge to enrich your outdoor programs. Three-part series - attend one or all three!

15/04/2026

With more than 40 presentations, the OV Conference 2026 Program is here for you!
With more than 40+ workshops, panels and presentations across a diverse range of topics, this year’s program is set to inspire, connect and challenge the outdoor sector. There’s still time to secure your spot with Early Bird tickets available until Sunday, 26th April at 11:55 pm, so don’t miss out.

EXPLORE OUR FULL PROGRAM HERE!! (Tip: You can use the “Find” tool on the right-hand side of the program to search for topics, listed as “tracks”.) --> https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/news-events/outdoors-victoria-conference-2026/the-program/
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Pre-Conference sessions
This year, we will have 3 Pre-Conference sessions on Wednesday, 22nd of July
The two options below can be paired for a full day; both are pay-as-you-feel on the day, but registration is required.
1) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Wildflower Restoration at Iramoo Grassland: Take a tour of Iramoo Wildflower Grassland Reserve – home of the Striped Legless Lizard in the west of Melbourne.
2) 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Critical Allyship: Towards Cultural Safety: Developed within the Moondani Balluk Indigenous Unit at VU, the Critical Allyship training program aims to build skills and knowledge in professionals that work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities regarding ethical engagement and collaboration.
3) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Benefit Risk Principles, Planning, & Practice Workshop. (Free to attend-registration required). This session aims to explore the understanding of risk-benefit approaches and provide practical insights to support confident decision-making in principals, planning, and practice.

Discover more and register: https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/news-events/outdoors-victoria-conference-2026/pre-conference/

Australia's largest national biennial Conference for outdoor education and recreation practitioners, educators, and students.

10/04/2026

Become an OV Affiliate and get a discount on the new Outdoor Industry Standards.

Sign up as an affiliate here: https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/about/supporters/

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

31/03/2026

🌄 Our April Newsletter is here! 🌄

Catch up on all the latest from across the outdoors sector, including:

✨ Pre-conference sessions for the Outdoors Victoria Conference
🌿 Our Active in Nature program in action
📣 Two surveys we’d love your input on — the OV Survey and the History Project Survey (closing COB Tuesday 7 April, so jump in soon!)
🙌 Volunteer at Careers Expos and share your passion for the outdoors
🧗 An insightful update from Climbing Victoria on progress at Dyurrite (Mt Arapiles), balancing climbing and respect for First Nations culture
📊 Updates on AAAS and the Australian Camps Association Camps Census results
🌏 OHA gathering for Wayapa Wuurrk – “connect to earth”
🥾 Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk by the Australian Conservation Foundation

👉 Check it out here:
https://mailchi.mp/outdoorsvictoria/news-april2026

Stay connected and up to date with all things outdoors! 🌱

From the CEO I’m sure the Easter Bunny will come to you this Easter with what is the busiest time of the year for schools, outdoor providers and most recreational clubs!