Photographer: Andy Hamilton
Outdoors Queensland collaborates/partners with a number of organisations to deliver a variety of initiatives and programs across Queensland.
We have become members of the following organisations in order to maximise the benefits of working together: Queensland Tourism Industry Council, Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance, Outdoor Council of Australia and Protect Beautiful Queensland.
See below to learn more about the amazing organisations we are privileged to work with.
Queensland Government
Outdoors Queensland is proud to be supported by the Queensland Government to deliver a range of programs in support of the outdoor sector in Queensland. The Queensland Government, through Sport & Recreation and other agencies and funding programs, funds Outdoors Queensland to get more people active in the outdoors.
Memberships
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is the peak industry body and leading advocate for the tourism, hospitality, and events sectors in Queensland, committed to the growth and sustainability of the state visitor economy. Our efforts focus on powerful lobbying, policy development, and collaboration with key industry stakeholders to create a favourable business environment for operators.
https://www.qtic.com.au
07 3236 1445
The Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance (AQIA) is the peak body for workforce development of our industry in Queensland and works to deliver tangible benefits to help sustain and grow Queensland’s fitness, sport and active recreation sectors. The AQIA works closely with peak bodies, industry organisations and associations, employers and individuals to ensure we are the voice of the industry in relation to the skills and training needs and other workforce development issues.
https://www.aqia.org.au
07 3367 0833
The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) is the national peak body advocating for and representing organisations and individuals that employ outdoor adventure activities for the purposes of: Recreation, Education, Tourism, Personal development and Corporate development.
http://www.outdoorcouncil.asn.au
secretariat@outdoorcouncil.asn.au
(08) 8423 0810
Our vision is to double Queensland’s protected areas by 2030 in well managed parks, private protected areas and Indigenous protected areas with inclusive, collaborative and well-funded management arrangements.
We want to live in a state with a world leading protected area network that meets state, national and international targets. Where First Nations leadership is facilitated and the rich and living cultural heritage is celebrated. Where active management of national parks and private protected areas is prioritised and well funded so landscapes are healthy and resilient, where wildlife thrives across the State’s many ecosystems.
QSport is the representative body for organised, affiliated sport in Queensland and by dint of its extensive membership of mainly State sporting organisations representative of their sporting activity throughout Queensland, is accepted by government as the industry peak body for sport in the State.
Established formally in 1992, QSport is incorporated as an independent industry based collective.
Its mission is to enhance the development of sport in Queensland by working to promote and sustain interest in the development of organised sport in the State.
https://www.qsport.org.au
07 3369 8955
Partners & Collaborators
We partner with international and national agencies to promote a healthy active world where the opportunities for physical activity and active living are available to all. Established in 2008, ISPAH is recognised as the leading global society of researchers and practitioners focussed on promoting physical activity across the life course.
https://ispah.org
info@ispah.org
Reconciliation Australia is the lead body for reconciliation in Australia. We inspire and build relationships, respect and trust between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
Reconciliation Australia focuses on influencing organisations, people and policies. Our purpose is to inspire and enable all Australians to contribute to the reconciliation of the nation. Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.
https://www.reconciliation.org.au
(02) 6153 4400
By joining the National Strategy for Volunteering Coalition of Support, organisations not only contribute to a nationwide movement but also demonstrate a strong collective commitment to enhancing the role of volunteering within Australian communities. Over 120 organisations have publicly committed to advancing the National Strategy’s vision and strategic objectives
https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org
hello@volunteeringaustralia.org
+61 2 6189 4921
For 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation through funding life-saving heart research and working to improve heart disease prevention and care for all Australians.
The Heart Foundation is dedicated to making a real difference to the heart health of Australians.
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au
contactus@heartfoundation.org.au
13 11 12
‘More People Outdoors More Often’
The ‘not-for-profit’ Australian Camps Association (ACA) is the national peak body for camps and associated providers. We strongly believe that participation in supported outdoor experiences through residential camps and led adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives.
https://auscamps.asn.au
info@auscamps.asn.au
03 9863 6822
The Outdoor Educators Association of Queensland (OEAQ) was established in 1981 to represent the interests of individuals and organisations involved in Outdoor Education and to encourage and lead the development of professional practice in Outdoor Education in Queensland.
https://outdooreducationaustralia.org.au/states/qld
oeaq@oeaq.org.au
0422 147 157
Youth Flourish Outdoors offers early intervention programs to engage disadvantaged young people through complex trauma focused outdoor adventure therapy. The framework is backed up by new and emerging research in mental health showing the underlying importance of regulating the hind brain before accessing talking therapy, such as counselling. This is achieved using a phased treatment process of outdoor activities which allow participants to recognise their physiological states and emotions. We embed our practice in human rights.
The Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy Inc. is a professional body for practitioners who have an interest in supporting, developing and promoting the field of Bush Adventure Therapy in Australia. The breadth of our work is guided by our intended actions document. We encourage interested persons to connect with the association and get involved in the many areas of work the association is engaged with.
https://aabat.org.au
(03) 8658 1522
Make life epic and explore Queensland National Parks
“From day trips to weekend camping, from short walks to multi-day hikes and adrenaline adventures, our parks and forests have something for everyone! So, whether you’re new to camping, or seasoned campers looking for new places to peg your tent, whether you’re seeking active fun such as bushwalks and picnics, looking for journeys of discovery into incredible landscapes, culture and history, or chasing the next challenge on mountain bike trails and paddling expeditions, we’ve loads of handy hacks and epic destinations for you to explore.”
https://www.lifesbestmoments.des.qld.gov.au
13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Nature Play QLD’s mission is to increase the time Queensland kids spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature. It is founded on the understanding that unstructured play outdoors – nature play – is fundamental to a full and healthy childhood.
Nature play promotes health benefits, including cognitive, social and emotional development, and it builds resilience and creativity as well. Experiences in nature as a child also leads to environmental awareness and stewardship later in life.
“As an organisation, we work for our members, advocating and educating across Government departments, media and the community, to influence a harmonious and integrated transport network that will see our mission of having more people on bikes more often, come to life. We are here to support our members with rider benefits, insurance, advice and education; as well as provide exciting events and experiences to bring both the Queensland and broader cycling community together.”
https://bq.org.au
bqinfo@bq.org.au
07 3844 1144
ACAQ is the peak body for recreational climbing in Queensland and is recognized as such by QPWS.
- We are members of Outdoors Queensland, which is the overall peak body for outdoor recreational activity in Queensland.
- We are funded by a combination of direct membership and associate membership through the major climbing clubs.
- We strive to legitimise the climbing community as valid stakeholders in plans impacting outdoor recreational spaces.
- We strive to establish the channels of communication necessary for the climbing community to be heard on land access issues
Health and Wellbeing Queensland was established in July 2019 to improve the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders and reduce health inequities. We work in partnership with others to reduce risk factors that lead to chronic diseases. We have been given a mandate to develop a new way of working that requires innovation, partnerships and an element of risk-taking that government is not well placed to deliver.
https://hw.qld.gov.au
0438 148 182
Equipped Outdoors partners with organisations in the supply of outdoor equipment and clothing. We collaborate with the best brands and major suppliers and consult with our industries’ most informed people and representatives. We also draw on the unique backgrounds of our staff; including Outdoor Education, Adventure Racing and Technical skills Training; along with our Outdoor Retail, Industry, Management and Military experience.
https://equipped.com.au
sales@equipped.com.au
02 9489 8666
Bec Fox is a highly respected executive Leadership Coach, DISC Profiler and Team Building Facilitator. She has become a leader and specialist in Leadership Development, Team Development, Transformational Mindset, DISC personality profiling and Team Wellness. She has a wide breadth of services but mainly finds herself running engaging and purposeful outcome rich workshops around Leadership Strategies and Team Development, her WILD Fox workshops (Widely Inspired Leadership Development including DISC) and Team Building events.
The locally owned (Brisbane) and run K2 Base Camp has been helping adventurers experience, explore and succeed for 30 years now with a passionate team and top quality climbing gear. The K2 team are only genuine outdoor enthusiasts – people “who live it, breathe it, talk it, and know it inside out”. K2 has become a Brisbane institution for those at home in the outdoors, local adventure-seekers and a myriad of backpackers and explorers alike.
Queensland Walks is the peak body for walking, providing a strong voice at the local council and state government level. It is a community-based membership organisation and volunteer group set up to improve conditions for walking in Queensland. Through advocacy, education, campaigns or coordinating local groups, we believe that by harnessing interest in walking we’ll have a stronger voice and force to achieve change.
Become a member today, so that Queensland Walks can continue this work.
Motorcycling Queensland, affiliated with the national body of Motorcycling Australia, is the controlling body for motorcycling sport and recreation in Queensland is the state controlling body for motorcycle sport and recreation in Queensland – dirt track, enduro, trials, motocross, speedway, road race. Queensland Moto Park at Wyaralong near Boonah, is managed by Motor Cycling Queensland
https://www.mqld.org.au
info@mqld.org.au
(07) 3281 2255
Australian Outdoor Peak Bodies
Outdoors Victoria is the peak body for all Outdoor activities in Victoria and exists to support the Outdoors Community, to advocate the benefits of outdoor activity to the broader community. Their purpose is to build a valued and sustainable outdoor sector for the benefit of the community and natural environment by enhancing, connecting, and advocating on behalf of outdoor education, outdoor recreation, outdoor therapy and nature based tourism.
https://outdoorsvictoria.org.au
info@outdoorsvictoria.org.au
+61 3 9846 8812
Outdoors NSW & ACT is recognised by the NSW Government as the peak body for the outdoor professionals, organisations and associations in NSW & the ACT. The organisation advocates for adventure activity standards, safety and practices. Outdoors NSW & ACT promotes greater participation in the outdoors for all through promotion of outdoor experiences.
https://outdoorsnsw.org.au
info@outdoorsnsw.org.au
0407 411 566
Outdoors WA is the leading body for the outdoor sector in Western Australia, including camping, outdoor recreation and outdoor education. The mission of Outdoors WA is to provide advocacy, leadership and support to the WA outdoor sector. It represents people and organisations involved in campsites, camping, outdoor recreation, outdoor education, adventure and recreation camps in Western Australia. Members include teachers, commercial operators, community groups and individuals involved in the delivery of outdoor programs.
http://www.outdoorswa.org.au
office@outdoorswa.org
(08) 9468 0102
The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) is the national peak body advocating for and representing organisations and individuals that employ outdoor adventure activities for the purposes of: Recreation, Education, Tourism, Personal development and Corporate development.
http://www.outdoorcouncil.asn.au
secretariat@outdoorcouncil.asn.au
(08) 8423 0810
If you would like to partner with Outdoors Queensland on a specific project or wish to get involved at a partnership level with a current initiative, please contact us on info@outdoorsqueensland.com.au
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