Outdoors Victoria

12/10/2026

Don’t miss our Snake Safety Briefing with Jarrod!

Join us for this practical online workshop to learn how to reduce the risk of snake encounters, respond calmly when a snake is spotted, manage groups safely, and provide the correct first aid response to a snake bite.

📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday 13 October 3:30–4:30 pm AEDT Online workshop

Designed for educators, guides, instructors, volunteers and program coordinators working in outdoor environments.

With snake safety knowledge essential for anyone leading groups outdoors, now is the time to brush up on your skills and build your confidence.

Register via the link in our bio

05/10/2026

Teaching VCE OES in 2027?

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday 6 October, 3:30–4:30pm AEDT for:

Teaching VCE OES | Preparing for 2027: Units 1–4 Planning 101
with Hayley Tagell

This practical PD session is designed to help you head into 2027 feeling clear, organised and confident about your VCE OES teaching plan.

Hayley will cover:
🔹 Curriculum structure and planning across Units 1–4
🔹 Sequencing your teaching for the year
🔹 Assessment considerations
🔹 Practical approaches to developing a clear, workable teaching plan
🔹 Tips and insights for new and returning VCE OES teachers

About Hayley:
Hayley has taught VCE OES for the past decade and has experience as a VCAA Exam Assessor, SAC writer with ACPHER, and as a member of the VCAA review panel for the recent study design.

Whether you’re new to VCE OES or returning to the subject, this is a great opportunity to get organised for 2027 and learn from someone with extensive experience in the subject.

📅 Tuesday 6 October 2026
⏰ 3:30–4:30pm AEDT
💻 Online

👉 Register now and get your 2027 planning underway!

Core In-person PD day; includes Units 1-4 overview, planning, networking. A great opportunity if you are teaching VCE OES for the first time

30/07/2026

AAAS draft is open for public comment- have your say today before the feedback portal closes tomorrow 31st July

https://outdoors.kartra.com/page/AAASReviewRelease

Outdoor Council of Australia

29/07/2026

Attention VCE OES teachers-Online PD session- Register today!

New date-18th August

Link to register in our bio or head to the Professional Development tab on our website www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au

27/07/2026

Perfect for:
Current and future VCE OES teachers, educators wanting to build confidence in teaching Indigenous key knowledge, or anyone looking to deliver this area with greater depth, accuracy and cultural awareness.

Jarrod is a curriculum expert and has written the VCE Outdoor Environmental Studies subject for Year 12’s to support online learning. With 20 years of teaching experience and a life of outdoor adventuring, he enjoys nothing more than sharing his vast knowledge with OES Teachers.

10/06/2026

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/geology-at-the-prom-online-workshop

If you are not sure if the organisation you work for is an Affiliate Supporter you can check here: https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/about/supporters/

25/05/2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYvmU3RiSXB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

https://events.humanitix.com/backyard-botany-or-an-introduction-to-botany-to-support-your-understanding-and-teaching-when-in-the-outdoors-with-participants-or-online-workshop

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
https://lnkd.in/dkK3P4XG

08/05/2026

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Book here: https://lnkd.in/d47eHS8d On-Demand Here: https://lnkd.in/gjTnxtVB

30/04/2026

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