Thanks to Kelly Stork, Adapt NSW for sharing this resource with OHA and our community. As our climate continues to change, supporting young people to build climate literacy, resilience and wellbeing is increasingly important. AdaptNSW has developed A Climate of Change, a free suite of educational resources designed for young people aged 15–17. A Climate … Read more
Hi everyone! I’m relatively new to OHA, having attended my first forum in 2024, and I feel like I’ve found my tribe. I’m excited to be a new member of the Research and Evidence team and to contribute to the OHA community. I have a Master of Play Therapy, which I’ve used to develop an … Read more
Aaron Dodds is the Founder and Director of Into the Wild Adventures and Co-Founder of Soaring into the Wilderness Inc. His work is grounded in a simple belief: that connection to Country, nature, community, mentors and purpose can change the direction of a young person’s life. He believes every young person is one meaningful connection … Read more
Rachel joins OHA as the Queensland Rep. Rachel lives and works in Meanjin (Brisbane). She graduated as a Social Worker in 1992, and since then has developed extensive experience working with children and young people in the Child Protection, Out of Home Care and disability spaces. She has worked in both frontline and leadership roles … Read more
OHA Annual General Meeting May 13 2026 Outdoor Health Australia community and membership gathered online on May 13th for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, providing an opportunity to reflect on a significant year, acknowledge the many people contributing to OHA, and look ahead to the organisation’s next chapter. The meeting opened with an Acknowledgement of … Read more
Here is a few upcoming events and conferences from across our community that may be of interest. (NB: These are just a few that we have came across in recent times, in our voluntary capacity. There are many events and offerings in the broad fields that encompass Health Outdoors. If you have an event to … Read more
The International Association for Adventure and Nature based Therapies is an international network of practitioners, researchers, and people with an interest in collaborating about Adventure and Nature Based Therapies. IAANT has representatives from over 40 countries and hosts a triennial conference. The Australian representatives on IAANT are Amanda Smith and Fiona Cameron. If you would … Read more
Since 2023, the Outdoor Health Australia (OHA) Rainbow Group has been creating opportunities for LGBTQIA+ people and allies to connect, share, learn and contribute to a more inclusive outdoor health sector. Through monthly online meetups, practitioners, researchers, educators, students, bush adventure therapy participants and allies have come together to explore the intersections between LGBTQIA+ identities, … Read more
Planning work is well under way for OHA’s biannual National Forum to be held in the beautiful Gariwerd/Grampians in October 2027. Currently, we are looking for someone to lead event Sponsorship & Grant applications. If that interests, or you would like to support in anyway please email [email protected]
Warmest winter greetings to you, wherever you are and whichever Indigenous Country you are on, across Australia’s diverse landscapes. As we prepared this Winter eNews, the OHA Leadership Team shared photographs of Winter, Connection, Therapy and Nature from their local places, inviting you to pause, connect with Country and enjoy the stories and resources in … Read more
Outdoor Health Australia
[email protected]
C/- Outdoors Victoria
PO Box 1010, Templestowe VIC 3106
Join the Outdoor Health mailing list to get in touch with you, provide updates and let you know about our upcoming events and community news.
Aboriginal and Indigenous ways of knowing and being provides insights into the timeless wisdom of Indigenous health practices, and deepens our understanding of how nature connects, bonds, and grows us. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the lands now called Australia and acknowledge Traditional Custodians, Elders, and Peoples of the Countries in which we live, learn and work.
© 2024 - Outdoor Health Australia
