--- title: THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION GROUP | Bek Agius --- Helping young Australians get real world ready [1800 888 900](tel:1800888900) - [Blog](https://www.oeg.edu.au/blog) - [Careers](https://www.oeg.edu.au/careers) - [Foundation](https://www.oeg.edu.au/the-outdoor-education-foundation/) - [Contact](https://www.oeg.edu.au/contact-us/) [![logo-horizontal](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/logo-horizontal.svg) ![logo-horizontal--white](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/logo-horizontal--white.svg)](https://oeg.edu.au) - [Locations](https://www.oeg.edu.au/locations) - [Experiences](https://www.oeg.edu.au/experiences) - [Resources](https://www.oeg.edu.au/resources) ![search-icon](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/icon-search.svg) [get in touch](https://oeg.edu.au/enquire-now/) [login](https://oeg.edu.au/school-login/) ![search-icon](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/icon-search.svg) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/icon-close.svg) Helping young Australians get real world ready [1800 888 900](tel:1800888900) [get in touch](https://oeg.edu.au/enquire-now/) [login](https://oeg.edu.au/school-login/) - [Locations](https://www.oeg.edu.au/locations) - [Experiences](https://www.oeg.edu.au/experiences) - [Resources](https://www.oeg.edu.au/resources) # Bek Agius ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-3.jpg) ## [THE BENEFITS OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT ON SCHOOL CAMP PROGRAMS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/benefits-of-teacher-involvement-on-school-camp) October 13, 2023 School camp programs have long been an integral part of the Australian education system, offering students unique opportunities for personal growth.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/benefits-of-teacher-involvement-on-school-camp) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-2.jpg) ## [WHAT WE LEARNED FROM COVID19: HYGIENE ON CAMP](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/what-we-learned-from-covid19-hygiene-on-camp) October 10, 2023 While the height of the COVID19 pandemic was an extremely challenging time throughout Australia, as an organisation who believes highly in the value.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/what-we-learned-from-covid19-hygiene-on-camp) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-1.jpg) ## [COMMON CAMP FEARS EXPLORED](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/common-camp-fears-explored) September 25, 2023 Australia has a fairly strong reputation for unpredictable terrain and a diverse array of wildlife. Add these elements to an adventurous camp.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/common-camp-fears-explored) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Problem_Solving.jpeg) ## [HOW OUTDOOR EDUCATION BOOSTS PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/how-outdoor-education-boosts-problem-solving-skills) September 13, 2023 We humans are naturally geared towards problem-solving - right from the moment we are born. Many of the problems we overcome in early life are simple.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/how-outdoor-education-boosts-problem-solving-skills) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image.jpg) ## [THE CONNECTION BETWEEN OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/the-connection-between-outdoor-education-and-environmental-awareness) September 1, 2023 In a time when we are more keenly aware of our impact on nature and are actively looking for opportunities to repair the damage already done, it is.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/the-connection-between-outdoor-education-and-environmental-awareness) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Camp%20Accom%20Hero.jpeg) ## [CAMP ACCOMODATION](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/camp-accomodation) August 17, 2023 Our goal at any camp is to provide a balance of comfort and adventure. The further into the wilderness the adventure takes us, the more the.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/camp-accomodation) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Campsite.jpeg) ## [A TYPICAL DAY ON CAMP](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/a-typical-day-on-camp) August 3, 2023 While no two camp experiences with The Outdoor Education Group are the same, it can be helpful to understand the rough structure a camp program can.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/a-typical-day-on-camp) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-4.png) ## [PREPPING FOR CAMP - TECHNOLOGY DETOX](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/prepping-for-camp-technology-detox) July 26, 2023 In 2023, we are used to hearing about growing screen time statistics in school-aged children and young adults. As our lives become busier and more.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/prepping-for-camp-technology-detox) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Extend.png) ## [HOW TO EXTEND ON ACTIVITIES FROM CAMP AT HOME](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/how-to-extend-on-activities-from-camp-at-home) July 14, 2023 The camp environment invites a huge range of students from a diverse array of backgrounds and varied experiences. While the aspect of simply being in.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/how-to-extend-on-activities-from-camp-at-home) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Immediate%20Effects.png) ## [IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF TIME IN NATURE FOR THOSE HEADING STRAIGHT BACK TO THE CLASSROOM](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/immediate-effects-of-time-in-nature-for-those-heading-straight-back-to-the-classroom) July 6, 2023 At The Outdoor Education Group (OEG), we are typically working with young adults in primary school or in high school. When we think about those.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/immediate-effects-of-time-in-nature-for-those-heading-straight-back-to-the-classroom) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20(2).png) ## [WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN ON CAMP THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR THEIR FUTURES?](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/what-do-students-learn-on-camp-that-will-prepare-them-for-their-futures) June 6, 2023 Experiential Learning is the cornerstone of what The Outdoor Education Group’s programs are built on. The reason for this is to allow students of all.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/what-do-students-learn-on-camp-that-will-prepare-them-for-their-futures) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/First%20Aid.png) ## [DEALING WITH REMOTE FIRST AID EXPERIENCES](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/dealing-with-remote-first-aid-experiences) June 1, 2023 Remote Australia is full of hidden beauty but there are always risks when stepping off the beaten track. To help you feel prepared for what the.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/dealing-with-remote-first-aid-experiences) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/neurodiversity.png) ## [SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS IN THE OUTDOORS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/supporting-neurodivergent-students-in-the-outdoors) May 31, 2023 In Australia and abroad, there is a significant amount of research to suggest outdoor education is highly beneficial to neurodivergent students. For.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/supporting-neurodivergent-students-in-the-outdoors) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20(1).png) ## [TOILETING ON CAMP - WHAT TO EXPECT](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/toileting-on-camp-what-to-expect) May 17, 2023 At The Outdoor Education Group (OEG), many of us spend a significant amount of time in nature either in personal time or on the clock in hard-top,.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/toileting-on-camp-what-to-expect) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-2.png) ## [HOW WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF EMOTIONAL SAFETY WITHIN OEG PROGRAMS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/how-we-create-an-environment-of-emotional-safety-within-oeg-programs) May 5, 2023 As an organisation running camps with students across a broad range of abilities within a nature setting, emotional safety is a significant priority... 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