About this podcast
A weekly opportunity to connect on important topics and content specific to the Outdoor Industry in Australia
Episodes
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- Fixed-Term Contracts Just Changed · 13 min · Season 4 Episode 37Send us Fan Mail Fixed-term contracts are the backbone of seasonal outdoor work, but the rules just tightened and a lot of well-meaning “standard practice” can now put providers…
- You Cannot Hire Who Cannot See You · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 36Send us Fan Mail Outdoor participation is climbing, but is the outdoor workforce keeping pace? We record this Connect and Share live from a careers advisor conference to talk…
- Accessibility Growth And AI Search For Outdoor Operators · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 35Send us Fan Mail Google increasingly gives people one answer, not a page of options, and that single shift is changing how outdoor operators win bookings. We share a fast…
- A Bushfire-Ready Outdoor Industry · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 34Send us Fan Mail A single bad habit can light the match, and a single missed update can trap a group on the wrong side of a closure. We sit down with Catherine from NSW RFS…
- Outdoor Industry Field Notes · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 33Send us Fan Mail Outdoor operators don’t need more noise, they need the right updates at the right time. We recorded this Outdoors NSW ACT Connect and Share Forum live to give…
- Outdoor Leaders Prepare for October Policy Changes and Summer Season Risk · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 32Send us Fan Mail Big shifts are stacking up fast for outdoor operators, educators, and adventure tourism teams across NSW and the ACT and we don’t want you caught reacting at the…
- Can Better Standards Grow A Stronger Outdoors Economy · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 31Send us Fan Mail The outdoor industry doesn’t get a slow news cycle and this week proves it. We’re coming to you live from the Outdoors NSW and ACT Connect and Share Forum with…
- No More Surcharges, More Meetings, And A Quickdraw Recall · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 30Send us Fan Mail A quickdraw recall, rising H5 bird flu reports, and a major change to credit card surcharges are the kind of “small” updates that can turn into big operational…
- Bird Flu Guidance For Outdoor Leaders · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 29Send us Fan Mail Bird flu is showing up in more places, and the outdoor industry can’t afford to treat it like someone else’s problem. We’re coming to you live from a Careers…
- Bringing Clinical Support To Outdoor Excursions · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 28Send us Fan Mail A kid gets a rash at camp, a wilderness first aider does the right checks, and the group still ends up in a six-hour emergency department wait for a five-minute…
- Great Outdoor Adventure Marketing Starts With A Better Photo Library · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 27Send us Fan Mail Your next booking might depend on a single image, and most of us don’t realize when our photo library is quietly working against us. We open with a rapid-fire…
- The Outdoor Industry Census Reality Check · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 26Send us Fan Mail The outdoor industry runs on passion, but passion is not a plan. We’re recorded live with our professional outdoor community, and we use this week’s Connect and…
- Visa Pathways For Outdoor Guides · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 25Send us Fan Mail Parents are asking for more than grades, they want real visibility into how their kids are going socially and behaviorally at school, and they want answers fast…
- Free Legal Help For Not-For-Profits · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 24Send us Fan Mail If you run a not-for-profit or community organisation, legal uncertainty can quietly drain time, money, and energy, until it suddenly becomes a crisis. We sit…
- A Hawkweed Warning For Outdoor Operators · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 23Send us Fan Mail One small choice outdoors can ripple into something massive: a moment of inattention around water, or a few seeds stuck in a boot tread, can change lives and…
- How Charities Keep Support When Optimism Drops · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 22Send us Fan Mail Donor loyalty is changing fast, and the outdoor industry can learn a lot from it. We open with community and sector updates across Outdoors NSW ACT, including…
- Stop Selling Tickets And Start Selling Trust · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 21Send us Fan Mail Travel is still happening, but the way people choose outdoor experiences is shifting under our feet. We’re seeing it in Canberra, across NSW, and in every…
- What The New South Wales Budget Means For Outdoor Recreation And Nature Tourism · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 20Send us Fan Mail A budget can look like a win or a loss depending on where you stand, but outdoor operators feel the impact where it counts: access, participation, safety…
- If One Assumption Flips Would Your Business Win · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 19Send us Fan Mail Something big shifted on July 1, and if you run an outdoor business you can’t afford to “sort it out later.” We walk through the real-world updates we’re seeing…
- The Trail Bike Economy Is Bigger Than You Think · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 18Send us Fan Mail If you work in the outdoor industry in New South Wales or the ACT, the next few months are packed with decisions that shape your people, your compliance, and…
