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Outdoor
Outdoor Recreation Members
Outdoor Recreation Standing Committee
This committee is one of three standing committees of Recreation SA that advocates on behalf of the outdoor recreation sector in South Australia.
The Standing Committee comprises:
Andrew Govan (Chair), Wilderness Escape/Venture Corporate Recharge
Peter Vandepeer, Regency Institute of TAFE
John Shepherd, Operation Flinders
David Rawson, Bushwalking Leadership SA
Carla Nielsen, Wilderness Escape
Nicki Trenorden, BCS Adventure Services
Daniel Barry, Regency Institute of TAFE
Bruce James-Martin, Scouts SA
Rebecca Deans, AFL Sportsready
Ian Richards, Rock Solid Adventures
Mike Meredith, OEASA
Bill Gehling, Walking Federation
Andrew Nairn, YMCA
Nina Arnott, The Association for Horsemanship, Safety & Education
Role of the Committee
The purpose of this standing committee is to further the interests of outdoor recreation in South Australia by enhancing the growth, quality and standards of the community outdoor recreation sector in this State.
The committee achieves this through the following actions:
Advocacy for the Outdoor Industry
To represent and further the interests of the outdoor recreation sector to government, media, national and other appropriate organisations and the public. To make recommendations to the Board and other standing committees of Recreation SA with regard to the outdoor recreation sector.
Representation for the Outdoor Industry
To represent and support the interests of individuals and groups in the outdoor community.
Promotion
To publicise and promote the value of outdoor recreation to South Australians and encourage increased participation in outdoor recreation activities.
Industry Liaison
To provide a forum for outdoor recreation service providers to exchange information about current research, innovations, trends, standards, funding and future directions.
Standards
Promote national vocational qualifications, industry competency standards and accreditation.
Education/Training
To initiate and promote training programs aimed at improving the viability and quality of outdoor recreation service providers.