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
Survey Of The Field
General News
AABAT have released their ‘survey of the field’ and the response so far has been terrific! The survey is for anyone with an interest in bush adventure therapy or nature based interventions in Australia. The survey is designed to map the […]
Outdoor Youth Programs Research Alliance
General News
A new study by the Outdoor Youth Programs Research Alliance (OYPRA) developed and conducted over nine years has shown camps and outdoor education programs can lead to improved mental health and wellbeing in young people. Click here to read more!
Affective Abilities and Outdoor Leaders
Oppurtunity
As a young outdoor leader fairly new to the industry, i’ve definitely experienced some difficult behaviors here and there. A survey is being conducted on what effective abilities, previously known as soft skills, are used by leaders and educators in […]
Australian AAAS information webinar invitation
General News
Next week, a free information webinar will be provided on the Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS) and Good Practice Guides (GPGs). This is a great way for anyone interested in AAAS or GPGs to get more information. The 1 hour […]