Outward Bound Expedition Application

Make your Outward Bound Expedition Application today! We accept applications year-round. Success notifications are sent 16-weeks prior to your selected journey start date.

It is free to apply. We are looking for people who genuinely want to join us for their own personal gain, coupled with a desire to work cooperatively in a team setting.

The application video is not intended to be a selection process. We use the application videos to gain a basic understanding of each Participants’ motivation to come, which informs how we structure and deliver each specific program’s facilitation.

How to apply:
  1. Create a 1–2-minute video that answers the question: Why do you want to attend your selected Outward Bound Expedition program? (See top tips at the bottom of this page!)
  2. Select your program location and date from the drop-down menu below and click “Add to cart”. 
  3. On the next page, click “Proceed to checkout”.
  4. Complete the Expedition Application form. This is where you will be asked to upload your video. You can either upload the file directly or upload a Doc that contains a hyperlink we can use to access. 
  5. Complete the Billing details then click “Place order”.

Cost $0.00 inc GST

Description

Make your Outward Bound Expedition Application today!

Due to the high demand received for this program, enrolment into Outward Bound Expedition is application-based. Applicants are required to submit a 1–2-minute video that answers the question: “Why do you want to attend your selected Outward Bound Expedition program?”.

Outward Bound Expedition is a 10-day journey for young adults 15 – 24 years and takes outdoor adventure education to the remote regions of Australia. Participants undertake an extended journey complimented with classic outdoor adventure activities, providing a risk and reward platform for personal development in leadership, initiative and group collaboration. 

Outward Bound Expedition is an extension on our journey-based Partnership Programs (commissioned school camps and similar) and the Outward Bound Junior and Outward Bound Leadership 5-day programs, however it is not a requirement for you to have attended these previously. Outward Bound Expedition also qualifies for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: Gold Residential Project.

As a member of the Outward Bound International community, Outward Bound Australia programs deliver on the following outcomes:

  • Compassion for Others
  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Resilience
  • Self Confidence
  • Social Competence

Top Tips for a Successful Application:

Outward Bound Expedition is a 10-day program that requires intended commitment by all the participants. We are looking for people who genuinely want to join us for their own personal gain, coupled with a desire to work cooperatively in a team setting. 

You are asked to answer the question: “Why do you want to attend your selected Outward Bound Expedition program?”. Your response must be:

  • Delivered in a video format.
  • 1-2 minutes duration.
  • Presented by the applicant. 
  • Audible / understandable. 
    • Make sure you are in a location with minimum background noise.
    • We are not looking for professional quality movies, nor are we seeking to be entertained.
  • Be sincere and be yourself.  

Additional information

Select your program

ACT 30 SEP – 9 OCT 2024, ACT 14-23 APR 2025, VIC 22 SEP – 1 OCT 2025, WA 30 SEP – 9 OCT 2025

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