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

RECOMMENDATION 9
That a standing Outdoor Pursuits Working Party with representatives from the Departments
of Conservation and Land Management, Education, Tourism, Sport and Recreation and
outdoor pursuits representatives be convened biannually to address the following standing
agenda items:
• site access and survey considerations;
• improved policy formulation on issues impacting outdoor pursuits service providers;
• improved advocacy for outdoor pursuits service providers, recognising the social and
economic contribution they are collectively providing to the community; and
• improved resources and support to enable Outdoors WA to assist government
departments in policy and operational matters in discharging their respective briefs e.g.
education, recreation, conservation.
Achievement of the above will require:
• stakeholders (service providers, government and peak bodies) committed to quality
improvement in contributing to a regulatory framework, embracing codes of conduct and
professional development;
• commitment by Government to provide coordinated and professional response to the
various government and community interests;
• strong partnerships between the service providers, government and peak bodies; and
• increased access to funding and consultancy support to peak bodies, based on the unique
characteristics of outdoor pursuits.
These four key principles together will ensure that outdoor pursuits in WA will continue to meet
community expectations and outcomes of service providers, peak bodies and government.
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