Outward Bound Australia
National Aspiring Leaders Summit '10
The 2010 Outward Bound National Aspiring Leaders Summit was a huge success. Thirty three young people from across Australia came to Outward Bound's National Centre in Canberra for the seven-day leadership program. Congratulations to all the young people who participated and are now making a big difference in their communities.
We asked the participants to provide feedback on the program, comments included:
- ‘It has given me more confidence and has taught me how to be a better leader’
- ‘It has helped me realise I can be a better person and do more help others’
- ‘It has helped shown me I can overcome challenges. I have learned how to work better in groups’
- ‘It has taught me how to be a better leader and has helped me find direction for my life’
Intern Class move Upward and Outward
Outward Bound’s latest group of interns, nicknamed the Oscars, graduated recently at a ceremony at National Base at Tharwa. The ceremony was the culmination of an eight month course which teaches skills and leadership.
Outward Bound is a National Centre for excellence in training outdoor leaders. Each graduating member of the class earned their Certificate IV in Outdoor Education.
New Research: What impact does Outward Bound have on communities?
Cranbrook School's longitudinal study of outdoor education
Cranbrook partners with Outward Bound Australia for the delivery of its outdoor experiential learningprograms. The school sends students from Year 7 to 10 on an Outward Bound course every year. More than 500 boys participate starting at a relatively young age in Year 7 and continuing through courses that increase in challenge and seriousness to Year 10.
The study – the first to follow outcomes over a four year period – shows the boys develop slowly in Year 7, then gather speed through Year 8 and 9 before emerging with life skills that are literally off the scale of academic measurement at the conclusion of their Year 10 course.
Cranbrook’s Year 10 students notched scores well above those anticipated by the scale of measurement, achieving results in the 150% range for improvements in most life skill areas.
Read more: New Research: What impact does Outward Bound have on communities?
Latest News
Alice Springs Students Go Outward Bound
Twelve Alice Springs students have just returned from their 2,000 kilometre journey to National Base for an eight day Outward Bound adventure. This program was a partnership between Outward Bound and Alice Springs Partnerships for Success and was designed to provide high quality outdoor educational experiences to those in indigenous communities.
The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and have exhibited an academic potential. Last year the Partnerships for Success Program sent the students on a Tall Ship experience off the South Australian Coast, whereas this year Outward Bound was the chosen organisation to work with Partnerships for Success.
Read more... Alice Springs Students Go Outward BoundUpcoming Courses
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Job Opportunities
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We are seeking a talented, passionate individual to fulfil the role of FINANCE MANAGER. This role will appeal to an individual who is passionate about making a difference, and would like to be involved in a worthwhile cause. It is a full time role. The…Read more...
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The Internship program is an intensive 8-month residential Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation program which equips people with all the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to become an Outdoor Education Instructor. If you are interested in applying for the internship, please fill out the below…Read more...
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It is an interesting, diverse life we lead at Outward Bound Australia. It is definitely more than a job; it is an inspiring lifestyle that provides challenge and adventure along with the opportunity to make life long friends and visit…Read more...
