PrintWelcome to Outdoors Victoria.org.au.
Managed by the ORC - Victoria - Inc. this website provides many valuable resources intended to help Victorian's engage in the outdoors. As well as helping raise the profile of a diverse range of organisations, activities and outcomes associated with the outdoors, we hope the site enables open communication and contributes to many new networks and partnerships among those already involved.
Outdoors Sector Project Group - charting future directions outdoors
At the present, there is a lack of a clear and effective peak or representative body for the Outdoors sector in Victoria.
The existing peak bodies for outdoor education and outdoor recreation, the Outdoor Recreation Centre (ORC) and the Victorian Outdoor Education Association (VOEA) have faced substantial challenges to their sustainability and there is substantial overlap in their aims.
Accordingly, the Boards of the ORC and the VOEA have established an Outdoors Sector Project Group (OSPG) to explore the opportunities and challenges that might be afforded by joining forces.
The OSPG, independently chaired by Bruce Esplin, former Victorian Emergency Services Commissioner, aims to have completed this project, inclusive of extensive industry consultation, by the end of 2011.
For more information on the progress of the OSPG, visit the website at outdoorssector.org.au.
To review the Discussion Paper on Outdoors Sector Governance Models, click here.
You - the ORC members - are strongly encouraged to follow the progress of the OSPG. Your submissions, posts, contributions and comments are not only welcome, they are critical! The OSPG site is updated regularly with all the latest developments.
Severe Weather
It provides guidelines for planning issues such as 'severe weather sites' and 'trigger points' as well a specific action for bushfire, thunderstorms, severe wind, lightning strikes and more.
The Victorian Adventure Activity Standards are under continual review but have just undergone a separate review of their layout, formatting, usability and content, Click on the picture to betaken to the AAS pages.
A key function of the ORC - Victoria - Inc. is to provide networking and capacity for outdoor practitioners to act efficiently and collaboratively on important issues. To do this we have close working relationships with the following vital member organisations;
Tourism Alliance is focused on developing an increasingly dynamic tourism industry in Victoria. Its strong and diverse member base gives the organisation a state-wide perspective on all issues affecting Victorian tourism, as well as a precise understanding of specific local requirements.
Check conditions before you get started
Parks Victoria is the custodian of a significant and diverse estate of parks in Victoria and maintains the world leading mission of 'Healthy Parks Healthy People' The Parks Victoria website provides current details on Bushfire Information & Road/Track Closures & Access.
Just Visiting Victoria?
Victoria is an ideal destination for adventure activities. It offers mountain, bay, beach, underwater, winter, summer, off-road, aerial and white water experiences for the seeker of thrills. Head out of the city and experience the state's breathtaking backdrops and diverse natural environments first hand, or join a tour and learn how.
To Discover your adventure click here.
The ORC - Victoria - Inc. is proudly Supported by the Department of Planning and Community Development
A unit within the Department of Planning and Community Development, SRV assists the sport and recreation sector to develop and improve community sport and recreation facilities throughout Victoria. SRV also coordinates the funding and development of organisations and supports related training and development