Outdoor operators don’t need more noise, they need the right updates at the right time. We recorded this Outdoors NSW ACT Connect and Share Forum live to give you a clear run-down of what’s moving across the outdoor industry in New South Wales and the ACT, plus what to do next if you’re responsible for programs, staff, compliance, or business growth.
We start with sector notes from the 2026 NOEC conference, then get into one of the biggest policy conversations on the table: the Outdoor Council of Australia launching a physical petition to increase federal government awareness of outdoor education and begin the push toward an outdoor education bill, similar to current efforts in the UK. We explain the path from physical signatures to broader state and territory petitions, the search for parliamentary colleagues, and the longer timeline aiming toward early 2027.
From there, we move through practical operational items: OCA’s rebrand and updated logo use, the release of AAAS Standard 2.0 and the Core Good Practice Guide 2.0, and a VET review update webinar designed for real questions from providers. We also highlight upcoming tourism and operator resources like Destination NSW webinars, the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) for nationwide distribution, NPWS planning feedback deadlines, grant opportunities, and the Rail Trails Conference. Finally, we cover risk readiness and culture including bird flu vigilance, an RFS fire season briefing, AGM timing, and a featured segment from Mark Roach on free Child Safe workshops in the Illawarra that tackle Child Safe Standards, risk including online safety, and de-escalation skills.
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