Season Kickoff: Industry Updates And Action
Fri Feb 06 2026
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We kick off season four with concrete wins on e-bike hire, frank talk on safety and oversight risk, and a roadmap of reviews and consultations that will shape access, standards, and workforce. We also share new chances to lead locally through NPWS committees, PD pathways, and Women’s Week programs.
• Upcoming forums on AAAS review, WWCC review, and Great Koala National Park
• E-bike hire exemption outcome and compliance for new fleet additions
• Federal engagement on outdoor education and preventative health
• Tourism competitiveness gaps in sustainability, infrastructure, and value
• Butarooroo draft plan concerns and how to submit
• AAAS as de facto practice baseline and WorkSafe reference
• WWCC review consultation dates and how to attend
• NPWS Regional Advisory Committees application details
• Gardens of Stone bush camping proposal feedback
• Women’s Week bushwalking activation and club involvement
• Workforce shortage survey to inform occupation lists
• PD calendar, awards, masterclass, and mini-conference
• Community themes: growth, collaboration, safety, succession
ACTIONS FOR INDUSTRY TO CONSIDER: Please submit feedback on Budderoo National Park Plan of Management by Monday 5 pm; register for the WWCC consultations via the Office of the Children’s Guardian; apply for NPWS Regional Advisory Committees by 25 February; complete the workforce shortage survey by 18 March.
Host: Lori Modde, CEO Outdoors NSW & ACT
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Send us a text We kick off season four with concrete wins on e-bike hire, frank talk on safety and oversight risk, and a roadmap of reviews and consultations that will shape access, standards, and workforce. We also share new chances to lead locally through NPWS committees, PD pathways, and Women’s Week programs. • Upcoming forums on AAAS review, WWCC review, and Great Koala National Park • E-bike hire exemption outcome and compliance for new fleet additions • Federal engagement on outdoor education and preventative health • Tourism competitiveness gaps in sustainability, infrastructure, and value • Butarooroo draft plan concerns and how to submit • AAAS as de facto practice baseline and WorkSafe reference • WWCC review consultation dates and how to attend • NPWS Regional Advisory Committees application details • Gardens of Stone bush camping proposal feedback • Women’s Week bushwalking activation and club involvement • Workforce shortage survey to inform occupation lists • PD calendar, awards, masterclass, and mini-conference • Community themes: growth, collaboration, safety, succession ACTIONS FOR INDUSTRY TO CONSIDER: Please submit feedback on Budderoo National Park Plan of Management by Monday 5 pm; register for the WWCC consultations via the Office of the Children’s Guardian; apply for NPWS Regional Advisory Committees by 25 February; complete the workforce shortage survey by 18 March. Host: Lori Modde, CEO Outdoors NSW & ACT Support the show To stay connected to Outdoors NSW & ACT, Subscribe to our podcasts, or our YouTube Channel Our members get access to a whole range of additional information and support - you can join here and start receiving the benefits today.