Outdoor Industry Connect & Share Forums
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What is Jersey Day?
The great outdoors belongs to everyone, yet the barriers to access and participation continue to have challenges. This powerful episode of Connect and Share dives deep into how we're working to break down these barriers through advocacy, education, and collaborative action.
Jersey Day serves as a poignant reminder of how one life can impact many others. The story of Nathan Gremmo, whose organ donation saved six lives, illustrates the ripple effect of generosity that mirrors our own industry's mission to create positive change. This awareness campaign underscores the importance of registration as an organ donor, with over 14,000 Australians currently on dialysis who could benefit from kidney donations alone.
Career development takes centre stage with our upcoming webinars - first for careers advisors on September 18th in partnership with the Department of Workplace and Employment Relations, followed by our own October 10th event connecting job seekers with employers. These initiatives address the critical skills shortage facing our sector, which we're tackling head-on through advocacy with the Core Skills Occupation List survey. Your participation by September 26th is crucial in securing federal support for training, visas, and employment programs that will strengthen our industry's future.
The regulatory landscape presents both challenges and opportunities. We're negotiating with Fair Trading to find sensible solutions to e-bike compliance legislation that inadvertently impacts hire and tour operations. Meanwhile, we're opposing NSW Transport's proposal to ban e-bikes on public transport - a move that contradicts efforts to promote active lifestyles and outdoor access. National Parks' new expression of interest for camping support services represents an exciting opportunity to introduce more Australians to outdoor experiences.
Looking ahead, our "Taking Curriculum Outdoors" event on September 26-28 will bring educators together to explore nature-based learning, including a cultural burn experience. With Child Safety Week approaching and our AGM on October 27th, we're building a stronger, more inclusive outdoor industry that truly serves all Australians. Join us in this mission - your voice, your expertise, and your passion are what will ultimately create pathways for everyone to experience the transformative power of the outdoors.
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