Future Direction of Outdoor Pursuits in WA - Australian Sports ...

• conservation Commission of WA (e.g. creation of facilities for the enjoyment of the natural
environment by the community);
• lotteries Commission of WA (e.g. funding support to not-for-profit service providers for
programs, events and trails development)
• water and Rivers Commission (e.g. determines recreational access to lands adjoining
ground water resources); and
• local governments (e.g. planning and infrastructure considerations/resources).
Outdoor Pursuits Service Providers
A significant number of organisations deliver events, programs, courses, recreational and/or
social opportunities that are considered outdoor pursuits activities. These providers are largely
small business, either in profit and not-for-profit operations, including:
• school and tertiary education institutions;
• commercial enterprise;
• community service groups – e.g. the Scouting movement, Scripture Union; and
• non-profit associations – e.g. Bibbulmun Track Foundation, Canoeing WA.
Peak Bodies/Associations
To support the development and conduct of outdoor pursuits activities, there is a range of
non-profit governing bodies responsible. These bodies coordinate and promote activities for
participants and provide leadership, advocacy and direction in standards, training support, and
member servicing. At present, these associations are:
• industry peak bodies (e.g. Outdoors WA; Parks and Leisure Australia, WA Branch);
• state sporting associations (e.g. Canoeing WA, Hang Gliders Association of WA);
• state outdoor recreation associations (e.g. Climbers Association of WA, WA Mountain Bike
Association); and
• volunteer/community based action groups (e.g. Bibbulmun Track Foundation, Friends of the
Cape to Cape Track).
Stakeholder interests
There are a number of different, and sometimes competing interests among outdoor pursuits
stakeholder groups in Western Australia. Although not an exclusive list, the following identifies
a number of key stakeholder groups and their areas of interest:
Schools and the Community
• Safe, yet challenging activities for children and families.
• Development of skills and self-esteem.
• Achievement of student learning outcomes through outdoor experiential activities.
• Greater access to a diverse range of outdoor pursuits alternatives.
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