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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...
PLANNING FOR PERIODS ON CAMP
April 20, 2023
As thrilling as going away on camp or on a journey is, for AFAB students, the idea of being in a remote and unknown place during your period can add..
A DAY IN THE LIFE - EMBEDDED CLIENT PROGRAM MANAGER
October 21, 2022
Toni Black pops in and out of our Burwood office. We don’t get to see her every day because she is an Embedded Client Program Manager at Strathcona..
WHAT’S CAMP LIKE FOR SCHOOL STAFF?
October 7, 2022
So, you’re going on school camp? You might feel apprehensive. Uncertain about what awaits you. Perhaps you’re not too excited about roughing it. We..
A DAY IN THE LIFE - COURSE COORDINATOR
September 23, 2022
Many of us joined the team at The Outdoor Education Group because we wanted to be part of a purpose-driven organisation and make a positive..
BUILDING TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS IN THE OUTDOORS
September 9, 2022
To a large extent, the nature of a teacher’s relationship with their students informs the impact they’ll have on them. Away from desks, devices, and..
BRIEFINGS FOR PARENTS, SCHOOL STAFF AND STUDENTS
August 26, 2022
Although one of the reasons we love the outdoors is for its endless surprises, our briefings ensure everyone involved in the program is prepared for..
MANAGING SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS
August 12, 2022
While we accept the beauty of the natural world, we must also accept its volatility. For many of us at The Outdoor Education Group, our office is the..
AN EPIC TALE OF TEENAGE ADVENTURE
July 29, 2022
In late 2021, a group of students from Haileybury College set off to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award; they bushwalked from Portland to..
A DAY IN THE LIFE - CAMP MANAGER
July 15, 2022
When visitors step off the bus at any one of our centre-based Camps, they are met with fresh air, the serene sounds of nature and wonderful, lush..
OUTDOOR TRAINEESHIPS - GET PAID TO STUDY
July 1, 2022
Through our partnership with Box Hill TAFE and Outdoor Training College, our Traineeships kick start your career. As a Trainee, you will lead outdoor..
A DAY IN THE LIFE - CATERING
June 17, 2022
At The Outdoor Education Group, we have a lot of mouths to feed, with up to 1,000 students out on program with us any given week, plus our team..
5 ESSENTIALS TO TAKE ON CAMP (AND WHAT NOT TO BRING)
June 3, 2022
Enjoying the outdoors means different things for different people. For us, part of the joy of the natural world is needing relatively little to truly..
ADAPT, ADJUST, OVERCOME AND EDUCATE
May 20, 2022
Like the wind or the ocean, the nature of outdoor education can often be unpredictable. Although we prepare as best we can, sometimes nature has..
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION THROUGH OUTDOOR LEARNING
May 6, 2022
Immersing our students in Indigenous culture not only enhances their learning but it’s also a curriculum requirement. The Australian curriculum..