Outdoor Educators Association of Queensland

Developing the people who deliver Outdoor Education in Queensland

The Outdoor Educator’s Association of Queensland comprises a group of outdoor people committed to professional outdoor education practice. The OEAQ liaise with and provide advice to a range of stakeholders on all aspects of outdoor education.

Membership of the OEAQ consists primarily of education/training providers (schools and universities) and teachers involved in the delivery of outdoor education programmes.

The National Statement on Outdoor Education

Through interaction with the natural world outdoor education aims to develop an understanding of our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves. The ultimate goal of outdoor education is to contribute towards a sustainable community.

OEAQ Mission Statement

By promoting outdoor education as a means of learning and by developing professional practice in outdoor education, the OEAQ will contribute towards developing thoughtful, knowledgeable and skilled professionals who can participate in creating and maintaining just, humane and environmentally sustainable communities.

Type of Association

Outdoor Educators Association of Queensland is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit association that is incorporated in Queensland. While retaining its independence, OEAQ is affiliated with the Outdoor Education Australia and is a member of QORF, the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation.

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