'Active Australian's Outdoors'

Outdoor adventure activities are a consideration within many Federal and State Government portfolio areas (eg. conservation/land management, education, sport and recreation, tourism, health, youth, communities), yet regrettably for such a critical component of everyday life, there is little recognition of the role of these activities as an essential component of the Australian lifestyle and cultural identity. 

As a consequence of the disparate nature of the organisations involved in the provision of outdoor adventure activities, there is limited opportunity to present as “one voice” to ensure that outdoor adventure activities are recognised and valued as a significant contributor, providing educational, social, economic, physical and psychological benefits and a potential solution to some of society’s current issues such as childhood obesity.

The National Outdoor Summit was held to provide government, private and community-based organisations with an opportunity to engage in the dialogue required to ensure the necessary facilities, access and resources are available to enable outdoor adventure activities to remain as a valued and sustainable part of Australia’s cultural identity.

The National Outdoor Summit was held at the Riverglenn Conference Centre, Brisbane (http://www.riverglenn.com.au). 

Summit Information

• August 8th & 9th (Friday & Saturday)
• The cost per attendee: $125 (as a contribution to room hire and catering)
• Accommodation was available at the venue for $60 (bed and breakfast); alternative accommodation was available nearby.

Invitees to the Summit included:

• Two representatives from each relevant national organisation;
• Directors and managers from relevant Federal Government Departments (eg. Health, Environment, Tourism); 
• Directors and Managers from relevant State/territory Government Departments (eg. Sport and Recreation, Health, Environment/Parks, Tourism).