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QORF Newsletter - February 2010
February's eNews contains a report from our CEO, Donna Little, and updates on: Active Outdoors Expo 2010; The Great Aussie Camp Out; OD, the Outdoor...  
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Great Aussie Camp Out UPDATE
One of the the great things about the Great Aussie Camp Out is the grassroots way it is growing! This...  
Active Outdoors Expo 2010
On May 29 QORF, in conjunction with the RESI River Race, is once again proud to be hosting the Active Outdoors Expo on the Cultural Forecourt at...  
Great Aussie Camp Out UPDATE
It has recently come to my attention that some of our readers still haven't heard about GACO...  
QORF Newsletter - January 2010
January's eNews contains a report from our CEO, Donna Little, and updates on: the QORF AGM; Industry Information Evening; The Great Aussie Camp Out;...  
Be a part of the biggest camping event in Australia's history!
Queensland is leading Australia! All over Queensland GACO events are being born - is yours one of them? April 17 will be here before you know...  
QORF Newsletter - December 2009
December's eNews contains a report from our CEO, Donna Little, and updates on: the OQ Bookshop, GACO, a new trail bike facility, the Crawford Report,...  
QORF Newsletter - November 2009
November's eNews contains a report from our CEO, Donna Little, and updates on: forthcoming conferences, the new AS/NZ Risk Management standard, the...  
South West Qld Recreation Forum
The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF), in association with Skills Alliance and Sport and Recreation Services and the Department of...  
Concerned about Funding - Have Your Say!
Sport and Recreation Services, Department of Communities are conducting a review of their funding programs. This includes endeavouring to seek input...  
QORF Newsletter - October 2009
October's eNews contains a report from our CEO, Donna Little, the winners of the annual Outdoor Recreation Awards, the...  
Press Release - SAFETY Warning
It has been brought to our attention that there is a 'stop use' notice out on Redpoint Descenders. This notice was issued after two recent incidents ...  
Sport and Recreation Funding Review - Have your say
Sport and Recreation Services, Department of Communities are conducting a review of their funding programs. This includes endeavouring to seek input...  
The 2009 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards
Outdoors Queensland would like to apologise to Orienteering Queensland for omitting their entry from the list of Finalists in the The Brisbane...  
The 2009 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards
The finalists are now confirmed for the 2009 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards to be held this year to Victoria Park Function Centre, Brisbane on...  
Outdoor Recreation Industry Updates
Changes in Industrial Relations continue to evolve. Fair Work Australia have recently released new Dismissal Laws that are very relevant for all of...  
AWARDS DINNER BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! 
Seqwater Draft Recreation Management Framework completed
The Seqwater Draft Recreation Management Framework has been completed and now available for public comment. The draft framework provides Seqwater...  
QORF Newsletter - September 2009
CEO's Message New Course and Activity Directory Nordic Walking – bringing the great outdoors closer to the masses Outward Bound Information...  
Awards Nominations Closing Today
Nominations for the 2009 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards close at 5:00pm today, Friday September 4th. If you are considering an Award...  
QORF Newsletter - August 2009
CEO's Message Nominate Now! Photo Competition SA Aquatic Conference Ipswich Sports Summit Snake bite alert National Ride to Work Day Changes...  
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Since November 2007, parts of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) have been open for multi-use purposes - walking, mountain biking and horse...  
Upcoming Events...
Have an adventurous day out, donate to Camp Quality and WIN BIG! K2 Extreme (not-for-profit adventure club) is proud to be hosting the...  
Far North Queensland Outdoor Recreation Forum
Where - Tropical North Institute of TAFE When - Saturday August 29th NETWORK with others in your industry including QORF and Skills...  
QORF Newsletter - July 2009
Message from the CEO Have you considered your nominations? It's Better Outdoors Photography Competition Far North QLD Outdoor Recreation...  
Making Connections - Conference Update...
The 2009 Making Connections Conference begins this Friday July 31st and we wanted to provide you with a final snapshot of what's on offer over...  
Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the 2009 Outdoor Recreation Awards are now open so download a nominations kit (below) and start thinking about deserved colleagues,...  
Wyaralong Dam Recreation Master Plan
A Draft Recreation Master Plan has been developed by Queensland Water Infrastructure Pty Ltd (QWI) and is now open for public comment until...  
QORF Newsletter - June 2009
Message from the CEO QORF Project & Development Officer role - CLOSING SOON The Drumley Walk presents The Little Red Book Service Skills...  
Outdoor Recreation Industry Far North Queensland Forum
Saturday August 29th, 2009 9am – 3pm Tropical Nth Queensland Institute of TAFE, Cairns Hosted by the Queensland Outdoor Recreation...  
HAPPY EOFYS FROM QORF...
We wanted to get in touch before it was too late... Have you considered whether or not your Making Connections registration is tax...  
Queensland Outdoor Leader Award Survey
As some of you will be aware, the current Queensland Outdoor Leader Award is under review with the overall shift to a federal system of Awards. This...  
Government Fire Sale: For Your Information
All, in case you are not aware, the Queensland Government have proposed the sale of Forestry Planatations Queensland. Current assurances are that the...  
'It's Better Outdoors' Photography Competition
Photography...ever thought that you should be doing it professionally? Are your travel photos the envy of all your friends or workmates? The...  
QORF Newsletter - May 2009
Message from the CEO Disaster Assistance Program Now Open Small Business Workshop Series Free Small Business Workshops & Mentoring Get Back to...  
Sun shines on inaugural Active Outdoors Expo 2009
A week marred by flooding and relentless rainfall wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of the crowds who turned out at South Bank on Saturday for the...  
QORF Events Bulletin
What: Active Outdoors Expo When: Saturday May 23, 9-3pm Where: Southbank Parklands, Cultural Forecourt Why: Lots of...  
QORF Newsletter - April 2009
Message from the CEO DIP behind 2009 Active Outdoors Expo Skill Development Workshops 2009 Funding Parks and Community Facilities in...  
'Making Connections' | July 31st - August 2nd 2009
Connect with others, learn, and develop your organizational/ personal capacity Making Connections is designed to include a mix of...  
Community Leadership Program 2009
Ipswich City Council and Regional Development Australia – SEQ West (currently under transition from Ipswich & Regional Area Consultative Committee)...  
QORF Newsletter - March 2009
CEO's Message AAS Update New QORF/Outdoors Queensland Logo and Website QORF Annual Report Date Claimers Workshop Opportunity: Building Business...  
'Making Connections' - July 31st-August 2nd 2009
Dear All, Please find attached (below) a brochure for the upcoming 'Making Connections' Queensland State Outdoor Summit and Australian Camps...  
Brisbane City Council Bushland Reserve Survey – Just a Reminder!
As you are aware Brisbane City Council is currently seeking feedback from outdoor recreation groups, community members and stakeholders from around...  
QORF Newsletter - February 2009
CEO's Message Mark Collard Workshops Outdoor Recreation Survey: BCC Outdoor Recreation Policy Proposal – 2009 State Election Clarence Valley...  
A Special Invitation for QORF Members
On March 15, the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra will perform ‘An Outdoor Overture’ by Aaron Copland as part of their Classic Queensland performance....  
QORF Ministerial Meeting
QORF are being given the opportunity to speak with the Hon. Paul Lucas, Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning to present some...  
Mark Collard Workshops - Brisbane & Cairns 
Workshop Invitation: Review of Draft SEQ Regional Plan
To the Outdoor Industry Workshop You are invited, and encouraged, to attend an information workshop on February 25 from 5.30 to 7.30pm...  
New ‘Active Outdoors’ Expo sure to get people moving.
For Immediate Release People will have the chance to try everything from rock climbing to mountain biking at the inaugural ‘Active Outdoors’ Expo...  
QORF Newsletter - January 2009
CEO's Message AAS DRAFT Documents available for download Sport, Fitness and Recreation Review & Environmental Scan Workshop Invitation - Draft SEQ...  
SEQ Water Recreation Strategy Survey
Hi all, Hope you had (or are continuing to have) a great Christmas break. Please find attached a brief survey that you are asked to complete if...  
QORF Newsletter - December 2008
CEO's Message Work begins on Moreton Bay's artificial reefs A Healthier Serve: The Heart Foundation’s Guide to healthier catering Industry...  
Your Invitation...
QORF members, friends and families are invited to the official opening of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Coominya Trailhead and koala food tree...  
QORF Newsletter - November 2008
Message from CEO The 2008 QLD Outdoor Recreation Awards Dinner Tourism Business Toolkit Cooroora Trail Opening - Noosa Trail Network The...  
QORF Newsletter - October 2008
Message from the CEO QORF Awards - Ticket sales closing soon... Kindilan & Challenge Works launch Workshops Climate Smart Funding...  
QORF Update
Greetings, There are two purposes for this mailout. One, to raise issues that emerged from last nights Industry Information Evening and two, to...  
QORF Industry Info Evening
We would like to draw your attention to the Industry Information Evening on next Monday evening, the 20th October. This offers you the...  
QORF Newsletter - September 2008
Message from the CEO Kindilan & Challenge Works launch Workshops AAS Update Update your online events listing... Recreation Training QLD...  
QORF Newsletter - August 2008
Adventure Activity Standards - Update NOLRS Version 2 Spence announces $3.5 million for Queenslanders to get healthy and active Low Carbon Diet -...  
SPECIAL OFFER - Remote Area First Aid Training - The Outlook
The Outlook (Boonah - QLD) is urgently seeking numbers for their upcoming course 'Advanced Life Support and Casualty Management in Remote Areas' on...  
Nominations Now Open for 2008 QLD Outdoor Recreation Awards
QORF is seeking help from members of the outdoor community in identifying individuals and organisations that have made noteworthy contributions...  
QORF Newsletter - July 2008
Adventure Activity Workshops Underway New 2008 Book and DVD Catalogue Available Now 2008 Outdoor Recreation Awards - Friday November 7th The...  
QORF Announcement - New CEO
The past month has been busy for the QORF Management Committee with the processes required to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer. It is with much...  
Queensland Adventure Activity Standards Workshops - July/August 2008
QORF in conjunction with the Department of Sport and Recreation will be undertaking free consultation workshops from the 12th July through to the 6th...  
QORF Newsletter - June 2008
Spence pledges over $78 million in grant funding for Sport and Recreation Award Modernisation New Mountain Bike DVD 'Seasons' from The...  
QORF Newsletter - May 2008
Queensland Adventure Activity Standards Teacher Tube Gambling Fund Strandvise Announcement Adventure Survey Snatch Straps Review of the South...  
QORF Newsletter - April 2008
Poorly used, unprofitable Rec Centres to close More Great Walks for Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning - New Website OSR hosts...  
QORF Newsletter - March 2008
Australian Outdoor Adventure Activity Benefits Catalogue Project Flood grants to help Sport & Recreation clubs Recognising Skills in the Outdoor...  
QORF Newsletter - January 2008 
QORF Newsletter - December 2007
Merry Christmas Calendar Review of the Sport and Recreation Training Packages MSA Report released on entrapment & near drowning rafting the...  
QORF Newsletter - October 2007
2007 QORF Awards Dinner Queensland Government Departmental Changes SDP Funding Guidelines Released New to the Bookshop QORF now uses Skype -...  
QORF Newsletter - September 2007
Additional Outdoor Recreation Cadets Needed! New to the Bookshop Redcliffe City Council - Where to Dirt Bike brochure Equine Influenza Climbing...  
QORF Newsletter - August 2007
2007 Outdoor Recreation Awards - Nominations Open Australian Camps Association Conference Calendar Jobs and Careers Waterwise Grants Help...  
QORF Newsletter - July 2007
Queensland Outdoor Conference And the Winner is..... Calendar Jobs and Careers 2007 Outdoor Recreation Awards - Nominations Open Fair Pay...  
QORF Newsletter - June 2007
Welcome to the June Newsletter Moreton Island improvements to begin 1 July QORF EO's Secondment to DLGPSR Are You a Skills Alliance Partner? 2008...