The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit association of outdoor industry professionals in Australia.  The OCA, in its role as an advocate, endeavours to represent organisations and individuals that use outdoor adventure activities for the purpose of:

•         Recreation
•         Education
•         Tourism
•         Personal development
•         Corporate development.
         
The role of the Council is to represent to the community, industry and all levels of government, the views and needs of the outdoor sector. Further, the OCA advocates for policies, strategies and actions that support and encourage the outdoor recreation sector; promotes a philosophy and practice of sustainable environmental 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.

The OCA provides opportunity for industry recognition of the currency of skills through implementing and managing the National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme and is committed to bringing together the outdoor recreation industry, government and community to share ideas and build a sustainable future for outdoor recreation in Australia.
 
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