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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..
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..
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..
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...
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..
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..
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..
THE OUTCOMES SHAPING OUR PROGRAMS
April 22, 2022
Outdoor education provides a unique alternative for Australian students to undertake learning opportunities in a non-traditional setting, where they..
THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION
December 3, 2021
The Outdoor Education Foundation (OEF) provides meaningful and unforgettable experiences for those who need it the most. We empower disadvantaged..
CREATING TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE
November 12, 2021
The more engaged students are in the learning process, the more they will retain as they become young adults. By acknowledging and accounting for..
CONNECT WITH NATURE THROUGH ANIMAL TRACKS
October 8, 2021
Did you know many Australian mammals are nocturnal or crepuscular, meaning they are active primarily during twilight? How can you know, then, what..
NATURE IS NEVER FAR AWAY - PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP
September 17, 2021
Many of us have been experiencing challenging times recently and have had to look just a little bit harder for the positives. However, one constant..
THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCE IN STUDENTS
April 23, 2021
Young people are capable of remarkable things. They all have the potential for greatness within them, and it's up to us to support them in reaching..
THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN STUDENTS
April 16, 2021
With support and encouragement, every young person has the potential to become a leader in some area of their life. The qualities, values and skills..
INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WITH OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXCURSIONS
April 9, 2021
Engaging students in the learning process increases their attention, focus, motivation and promotes meaningful and authentic learning experiences...