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Who are Outdoors for Life Activity Providers?

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Outdoor activity providers are recognised by Outdoors Queensland as being leaders in providing welcoming and inclusive programs and activities for families and children.

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Criteria for being an Outdoors for Life Activity Provider

Essential Evidence of:

Clear welcome and introductory information
Programs and activities at times that suit most families
Programs for beginners through to skilled participants
Programs that provide variety and are engaging, challenging and interesting
Clear physical literacy pathways for different age groups
Clear communication on websites and social media
Simple online organisation procedures and booking process
Monitoring and assessment processes of activities and participants

Embedded Policies and Procedures:

Child safe practices
Inclusive outdoor activity framework and policy
Physical literacy guidelines
Risk Benefit Policy
Family Friendly Policy

The Outdoors for Life Environment and whole setting approach

Family friendly places, spaces and facilities
Accessibility and safety of site or venue
Flexible and adaptable use of space particularly to cater for the needs of families

Planning, Teaching and Learning

Qualifications and experience of staff
Training programs for staff and volunteers
Examples of Family Friendly programs
Examples of how your service has incorporated and celebrated Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander culture, customs and traditions into the outdoor experiences

Communicating the Outdoors for Life ethos and engaging the community

Evidence of community involvement – visitors, resources supplied, local media Evidence of engaging and informing parents/ carers organisations ethos
Collaboration with other Outdoor Activity Providers to support inclusive outdoor activity opportunities
Evidence of relevant positive feedback from parents/carers, families, children
Evidence of regular emphasis on inclusivity on the organisations social-media, website, advertising and newsletter

See all current Registered Outdoors for Life Activity Providers

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Criteria for being an Outdoors for Life Activity Provider

Essential Evidence of:

Clear welcome and introductory information
Programs and activities at times that suit most families
Programs for beginners through to skilled participants
Programs that provide variety and are engaging, challenging and interesting
Clear physical literacy pathways for different age groups
Clear communication on websites and social media
Simple online organisation procedures and booking process
Monitoring and assessment processes of activities and participants

Embedded Policies and Procedures:

Child safe practices
Inclusive outdoor activity framework and policy
Physical literacy guidelines
Risk Benefit Policy
Family Friendly Policy

The Outdoors for Life Environment and whole setting approach

Family friendly places, spaces and facilities
Accessibility and safety of site or venue
Flexible and adaptable use of space particularly to cater for the needs of families

Planning, Teaching and Learning

Qualifications and experience of staff
Training programs for staff and volunteers
Examples of Family Friendly programs
Examples of how your service has incorporated and celebrated Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander culture, customs and traditions into the outdoor experiences

Communicating the Outdoors for Life ethos and engaging the community

Evidence of community involvement – visitors, resources supplied, local media Evidence of engaging and informing parents/ carers organisations ethos
Collaboration with other Outdoor Activity Providers to support inclusive outdoor activity opportunities
Evidence of relevant positive feedback from parents/carers, families, children
Evidence of regular emphasis on inclusivity on the organisations social-media, website, advertising and newsletter

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