--- title: THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION GROUP | The importance of outdoor education description: The importance of outdoor education | --- 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) ![fold-1-1-1](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/TheOutdoorEducation_March2020/Images/fold-1-1-1.jpg) # THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION GROUP BLOG Posts about # The importance of outdoor education ![](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/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-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... [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/how-we-create-an-environment-of-emotional-safety-within-oeg-programs) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Camp%20Marysville_share-01-01.jpg) ## [WHAT’S CAMP LIKE FOR SCHOOL STAFF?](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/camp-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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/camp-for-school-staff) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Margaret%20River%20Trees.jpg) ## [BUILDING TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS IN THE OUTDOORS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/teacher-student-relationships-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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/teacher-student-relationships-outdoors) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Boys%20bushwalk_share-01.jpg) ## [AN EPIC TALE OF TEENAGE ADVENTURE](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/an-epic-tale-of-teenage-adventure) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/NSW%20coast_share-01.jpg) ## [THE OUTCOMES SHAPING OUR PROGRAMS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/the-outcomes-shaping-our-programs) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Vic%20OEF-girl%20abseil-01.jpg) ## [THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/the-outdoor-education-foundation) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/NSW%20climb%20boy-share-01.jpg) ## [CREATING TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/creating-transformative-and-transferable-experiences-in-the-outdoors) 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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/creating-transformative-and-transferable-experiences-in-the-outdoors) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/SA-Kangaroo-01.jpg) ## [CONNECT WITH NATURE THROUGH ANIMAL TRACKS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/a-guide-to-connecting-with-the-natural-world-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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/a-guide-to-connecting-with-the-natural-world-through-animal-tracks) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/NSW%20cycle_share-01-01.jpg) ## [NATURE IS NEVER FAR AWAY - PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/nature-is-never-far-away-put-a-spring-in-your-step) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Eildon%20Camp%20Girl-share-01.jpg) ## [THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCE IN STUDENTS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. 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