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
OCA SUMMIT 2021 – 25th & 26th May
General News
The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has announced a summit to discuss the priorities and a path to a possible transformation of the outdoors industry and its sectors across Australia. It is the perfect time to come together to further […]
National Outdoor Education Conference 2021
General News
The National Outdoor Education Conference (known as NOEC) will be hosted in NSW in 2021, its 21st year of being held since its inception. The venue is the beautiful Fairmont Resort and Spa in Leura, located within the spectacular Blue […]
2021 OCA National Summit
General News
In response to the challenges of the past year, the need to further unite & strengthen the outdoor sector nationally has been identified by the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA). The OCA Board, which is made up of CEOs and […]
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 […]