Why Outward Bound?
Outward Bound exists to empower people to discover, develop and achieve their full potential as individuals and future leaders.
Outward Bound Australia is an independent, not-for-profit outdoor education organisation that exists to inspire Australians of all ages and circumstances. Preparing them with the strength of character and determination they need to thrive in the classroom, in the workplace, in the family and in the world.
In bringing out the best in people, we aim to develop the most positive elements of the human character consistent with our core values of integrity, responsibility, resilience, compassion, service and human potential.
Outward Bound empowers school students, communities and young professionals to reach beyond their limits. Through exhilarating outdoor education programs, participants are taken to a place apart and challenged to reach their full potential. They return with a new outlook on life and the world.
Outward Bound is firmly established at the forefront of personal development and experiential outdoor education. Being part of the International Outward Bound community means we have close ties with the many Outward Bound schools operating worldwide.
We work in the natural world, allowing people to expand their awareness and appreciation for the environment.
Outward Bound courses are both internal and external journeys of discovery. They enable people to develop inner strength, teamwork and leadership skills to sustain themselves and their communities throughout their lives.
In bringing out the best in people, we aim to develop the most positive elements of the human character consistent with our core values of integrity, responsibility, resilience, compassion, service and human potential.
Eighty years ago, our founder set out to integrate intensive experience and skill-building into the fabric of education. His teaching and learning approach was centred on the belief that education should place equal emphasis on the development of character and intellect. Although today’s Outward Bound expeditions have adapted to our modern society’s needs, our programs are designed true to our original beliefs and goal: to empower people to discover, develop and achieve their full potential as individuals and future leaders.
