24–25 September 2010, Overseas Terminal, Wellington

The Outdoor Forum 2010 is in Wellington on 24-25 September. This a great opportunity for the whole outdoor community to get together to share knowledge and ideas and discuss important issues and initiatives through workshops, seminars and networking

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The Outdoor Forum Programme 2010

Updated 24-8-10    This is not the final version!

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER  2010

Address by Hon. Kate Wilkinson, Minister of Labour, on the review into safety in the adventure tourism and outdoor commercial sector.

'Licensing and Bubble Wrap? Guided outdoor pursuits for youth in the wake of the Mangatepopo tragedy.'

Andrew Brookes, La Trobe University, Australia

10:30   Morning Tea


11.00   Safety Review - Adventure Tourism and Commercial Outdoor Sector

Presentations and discussions on the recommendations from the review and how they will impact on the outdoors sector.

Facilitated by Paul Chaplow, Outdoors NZ


1:00    Lunch

2:00    Workshops, presentations and discussions  (still being finalised)

LandSAR

River Safety Education Strategy

Place-Based Education

Outdoor Education - selection of environments

Qualifications

Safety Auditing

Outdoor First Aid 

3:30    Afternoon Tea

4.00    Korero mai! Whakarongo mai!

Issues, challenges, triumphs – small group discussions exploring current realities.

Tertiary providers           

Outdoor centres           

Youth organisations      

Outdoor education           

Environment and Sustainability

Adventure Tourism

5:00    Summary

A re-cap on the day; a glance forwards; and a hearty thank you for your contributions to our hui.

Paul Chaplow, Outdoors NZ

A good feed, a drink or three, a bit of a yarn and a few rounds of applause and cheering.

Gavin Walker, DOC

Andrew Brookes, La Trobe University, Australia

Simon Graney and Kip Mandeno, Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre

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