We acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work and pay respect to Elders past and present.
The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) is the national peak body which advocates for and represents organisations and individuals that employ outdoor adventure activities for the purposes of:
- Recreation
- Education
- Tourism
- Personal development
- Corporate development
Tim Macartney-Snape, OCA patron
The role of the OCA is to represent the views and needs of these organisations and individuals to the community, industry and all levels of government. Further, the OCA advocates for policies, strategies and actions that support and encourage the outdoor sector; promotes a philosophy and practice of sustainable interaction with the natural environment; encourages organisational development within the outdoor community that enhances the delivery of services; promotes best practices in standards and quality of leadership and training; and promotes the advancement of research on outdoor related issues and participation.
News
Standard: AS 2316.1.2 Artificial Climbing Structures and challenge courses Part 1.2: Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering structures Open for Public Comment
General News
A draft standard is open for commenting on Standards Australia public comments system. Standard: AS 2316.1.2 Artificial Climbing Structures and challenge courses Part 1.2: Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering structures Comment Start Date: 05/12/2020 Comment End Date: 06/02/2021 […]
Changes to National Outdoor Leadership Registration Scheme (NOLRS)
General News
The Board of the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has recently undertaken a review of the National Outdoor Leadership Registration Scheme (NOLRS). Whilst the value of the scheme was recognised, it was also identified that any future progress would […]
OCA COVID 19 Management Plan Template
General News
The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has produced a template to assist outdoor organisations to undertake safety/risk management planning regarding issues posed by COVID-19 – “COVID-19 Management Plan Template for Group Based Outdoor Activities”. The template draws on the work […]
OCA Framework for Rebooting Outdoor Activities in a COVID-19 Environment
General News
The Outdoor Council of Australia Board has formed up a comprehensive document, which is a framework for conducting Outdoor Recreation activities in a COVID-19 environment. It has been compiled in very tight timeframes through the sustained efforts by volunteers of Outdoors […]