Over the past few months, some of the activities I’ve been undertaking have included:
- Finalising our new OHA Strategic Plan and 3-year Action Plan to guide our directions and priorities (stay tuned for this on our website);
- Reviewing OHA membership services and growth opportunities including a review of why outdoor health practitioners might wish to become a member of OHA, what the barriers might be, and actions to respond to member needs;
- Commencing a program of meeting with, and writing to, a range of stakeholders from government and aligned non-government organisations to introduce the work of OHA and explore opportunities for strategic partnerships;
- Exploring insurance options that are tailored to outdoor health practitioners, recognising the challenging mix of therapeutic/clinical, outdoor activity and safeguarding obligations;
- Providing the perspective of outdoor health into the review of the Australian Adventure Activity Standards and the VET Outdoor Leadership qualifications;
- Reaching out to broader allies such as outdoor recreation professionals through the Parks and Leisure Australia Journal;
- Being involved in planning for the 2027 National Outdoor Health Forum.
We encourage you to get involved and help support this important strategic work within our volunteer organisation. There is so much positive work underway and many opportunities for everyone to contribute their skills, ideas and passion. Every contribution makes a difference. To find out more or explore how you can be involved, please [email protected] or [email protected].
