The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) is an
incorporated, not-for-profit association of outdoor recreation 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.
Click on a link opposite to find out more about the Association and its
members.
To connect with the OCA please contact the relevant
outdoor association in your state. See our Members page for more information.