Ideas, places and practical experience

Insights

Outdoor education insights, planning guidance and AusCamp updates.

News 28 May 2020

There is a season…

Andrea Gore reflects on Charnwood in autumn, its community, natural setting and the memories formed there over many years.

News 28 April 2020

A 2020 guest contribution from Curtin Springs about resilience, family, pastoral life and tourism in Central Australia.

News 16 April 2020

A 2020 guest dispatch from the Marree Hotel about community, isolation and hope during the early months of COVID-19.

News 18 March 2020

A March 2020 reflection on the disruption of COVID-19 and the continuing value of school, community and outdoor experiences.

News 29 January 2020

AusCamp introduces Charnwood’s Maker Space and the practical, creative activities it was designed to bring to camp programs.

News 18 September 2019

A reflection on how exclusive venue use can help schools shape camp routines, relationships and learning around their own students.

News 27 June 2019

John Lindros reflects on challenge, teamwork and discovery during a 13-day school journey through Central Australia.

News 8 May 2019

A reflection on designing Year 9 outdoor education around responsibility, community, practical learning and face-to-face connection.

News 8 May 2019

A four-day paddling trip on the Lower Glenelg River becomes valuable preparation for supporting a school camp on the same route.