Outdoors Queensland

Outdoors Queensland Outdoors Queensland is the peak body for the outdoors and outdoor activities in Queensland. We understand the value of being outdoors and the opportunities for outdoor activities to make real differences in people’s lives. Our tagline is Live Life Outdoors: A life lived in the outdoors makes you happier, healthier, and more fulfilled; and in Queensland we have amazing places to get outdoors and wonderful outdoor activities to enjoy.

🌏 Today is World Environment Day. The planet doesn’t argue. It sends signals - rising seas, raging wildfires, heatwaves,...
05/06/2026

🌏 Today is World Environment Day. The planet doesn’t argue. It sends signals - rising seas, raging wildfires, heatwaves, melting glaciers.

We said 1.5°C was the limit. We are crossing it.

But beneath the noise, another signal is rising. Solar panels stretch across rooftops. Wind turbines line the horizon. Cities are being redesigned. Forests are being replanted. Positive tipping points are taking root.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to raise global awareness and encourage action for the protection of the environment.

This year’s campaign calls on all of us to step in and help steer a world already in motion.

See how you can get involved via: www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/whats-on/worldenvironmentday

A warm welcome to our new member, Mindswell Therapy Pty Ltd. Mindswell Therapy is a therapy service supporting mental he...
04/06/2026

A warm welcome to our new member, Mindswell Therapy Pty Ltd. Mindswell Therapy is a therapy service supporting mental health and wellbeing through nature-based and outdoor therapeutic approaches.

Mindswell Therapy focuses on supporting individuals through outdoor and nature-based experiences, helping to build resilience, improve wellbeing, and provide meaningful therapeutic outcomes in natural environments.

If you're passionate about the outdoors and want to be part of a powerful movement, we invite you to join Outdoors Queensland as a member today!

Find out about Outdoors Queensland, Member Directory & Mindswell Therapy www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/member/mindswell-therapy-pty-ltd

Program by Outdoors Queensland: Join the Good Practice Outdoors (GPO) Program. With this practical, guided program you'l...
03/06/2026

Program by Outdoors Queensland: Join the Good Practice Outdoors (GPO) Program.

With this practical, guided program you'll get help to strengthen your organisation's safety systems, improve risk management, and confidently demonstrate compliance with recognised national standards.

It includes Module 1, Module 2, the GPO Assessment Tool and a single-activity compliance checker report.
Cost: $440 inc GST - Outdoors Queensland members receive 50% off, we invite you to join OQ as a member first.

Upcoming dates: Wednesday 24 June 2026 (11.30am).Module 2 dates are flexible and selected after completing Module 1.

Register now to secure your place
www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/good-practice-outdoors

The Outdoors Queensland Awards will be back this year for it's special 25th Anniversary! Nominate now and save the date ...
02/06/2026

The Outdoors Queensland Awards will be back this year for it's special 25th Anniversary! Nominate now and save the date for a fantastic industry evening.

The Outdoors Queensland Awards recognise and reward excellence in the outdoors community. Join us to celebrate the sector, your peers and your achievements - the individuals, organisations, programs, events and activities that have been successful in significantly improving outcomes for participants, clients and communities.

The Outdoors Queensland Awards are for the ‘outdoors community in Queensland’ – that includes all outdoor enthusiasts, adventure tourism operators, outdoor education providers, activity clubs, land managers, retailers … and more.

We're announcing two new awards this year!
Find out more: www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/outdoorsqueenslandawards
Save the date for the Outdoors Queensland Awards: Fri 30 October 2026.

01/06/2026

June EO Report from Outdoors Queensland Executive Officer, Dom Courtney. Industry news and updates from the QLD outdoors sector.
🌴 National Reconcilation Week May 27 - June 4
🌴 Nominations for the Outdoors Queensland Awards 2026 now open (closing August 2)
🌴 The Individual Achievement Award has been split into 2 new awards: the Outdoor Professional and the Outdoor Volunteer
🌴 The National Outdoor Education Conference 2026 is being held in Cairns from Sept 28 - Oct 1
🌴 eMobility Bill
🌴 UPLOADS webinar being held on June 10
Find out more www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au or in your inbox with the e-newsletter

A great day out for our BOOM paddlers in Bundaberg. Big thanks to Mark Cartner from Walkabout Training and Louise from B...
01/06/2026

A great day out for our BOOM paddlers in Bundaberg. Big thanks to Mark Cartner from Walkabout Training and Louise from Bundaberg Regional Council

🌿 Hello winter 🐨 Cool mornings, clear days - honestly one of the best times to get outside in Queensland. Less heat and ...
31/05/2026

🌿 Hello winter 🐨 Cool mornings, clear days - honestly one of the best times to get outside in Queensland.

Less heat and humidity = easier to get moving and stay outdoors longer 🦘

💬 What’s your favourite outdoor activity this time of year? Share in the comments.

www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au

National news 🚴 The Federal has invested in active travel with a commitment of $500 million over 10 years to extend its ...
31/05/2026

National news 🚴 The Federal has invested in active travel with a commitment of $500 million over 10 years to extend its national active travel infrastructure program, announced in the 2026–27 Budget.

The program supports the upgrade and construction of walking and cycling pathways, building on earlier projects that have delivered local connections across the country and been widely embraced by communities.

The aim is to increase active transport participation through better infrastructure and importantly, many cities and regions with existing bike plans and transport strategies may already be well positioned to develop and submit projects for future funding.

Find out more: www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/500m-promised-for-active-transport

A good news story: Researchers using a citizen science database found two whales that had travelled between Hervey Bay i...
30/05/2026

A good news story: Researchers using a citizen science database found two whales that had travelled between Hervey Bay in Queensland to Brazil in South America. They used photographs of tails, or flukes, to identify the animals.

Reported by ABC news, read more: www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/longest-whale-journey

Good news story: Students rescued from national park, trapped behind rising floodwaters.This month, 48 students and teac...
29/05/2026

Good news story: Students rescued from national park, trapped behind rising floodwaters.

This month, 48 students and teachers on a school camp near Mount Barney were trapped behind rising floodwaters and unable to return to their accommodation - as reported by ABC News.

Queensland Fire Department swift water rescue crews, in tandem with the State Emergency Service, used a boat to ferry the stranded students and teachers across the flooded road, returning them to dry land safely.

It’s a timely reminder that conditions can change quickly, and why staying vigilant during heavy or unexpected rainfall is so important.

Read more: www.outdoorsqueensland.com.au/students-rescued-from-national-park

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