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Federal Government links
1. Australian Sports Commission
Is Australia’s primary national sports administration and advisory agency, and the foundation of a wide-ranging sports system.
2. Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water and Heritage
Develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and includes information on Parks, Reserves, Coasts and Oceans.
3. Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing is responsible for sport and recreation in Australia. Within this department, the Sport Division works to enhance the development of the industry through setting policy direction.
State Government Links
1. Sun Safety Website
Queensland Government website has information on skin cancer prevention and contains resources for specific settings including sport and recreation.
Professional Bodies
1. Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA)
Represents organisations and individuals that use outdoor adventure activities for the purpose of recreation, education, tourism, personal development and corporate development.
2. Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation
Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation provides information on a broad range of topics and resources relevant to those involved in outdoor activities, whether as participants, leaders and instructors or resource managers
Networks
1. Australian Camps Association
Is the national peak body for residential camps and activity providers in Australia. The Association assists the residential camping, outdoor recreation and education community by providing information, resources, services and training to users and operators.
2. Leave No Trace Australia
Leave No Trace Australia is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor travel and recreation through education, research and partnerships.
3. NOLRS - National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme
NOLRS - National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme benchmarks national standards for outdoor leadership.
4. Outdoor Educators Association of Queensland (OEAQ)
Represents the interests of individuals and organisations involved in outdoor education in Queensland. It aims to encourage and lead the development of professional practice in outdoor education in Queensland.
5. Parks and Leisure Australia
Parks and Leisure Australia is the key professional Association which provides a broad range of services to members of the parks and leisure industry.
6. People Outdoors
People Outdoors is a community based non-profit organisation whose mission is to provide 'Adventure for All' to all abilities and levels of disabilities.
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Upcoming Events
Pentath Run 2012
26-May-2012
Category: Marathon Region: Darling Downs Region
The Warwick Pentath Run comprises of five races totalling 42.2km.
Starting with a half marathon from Warwick and finishing in the country town ..
Pentath Run 2012
27-May-2012
Category: Marathon Region: Darling Downs Region
The Warwick Pentath Run comprises of five races totalling 42.2km.
Starting with a half marathon from Warwick and finishing in the country town ..
Sunshine Coast Health and Fitness Summit
07-Sep-2012
The Sunshine Coast Health & Fitness Summit is a two day event held at the Mooloolaba campus of Sunshine Coast TAFE.
Aimed at Fitness Trainers, Allied Health Professionals and Sports Trai..
Sunshine Coast Health and Fitness Summit
08-Sep-2012
The Sunshine Coast Health & Fitness Summit is a two day event held at the Mooloolaba campus of Sunshine Coast TAFE.
Aimed at Fitness Trainers, Allied Health Professionals and Sports Trai..
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