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Are you ready to get on the ground with us as we honour the traditional custodians of the land and discuss ground-breaking developments in the outdoor recreation industry? This episode promises a wealth of information as we present updates from the National Jobs and Skills Survey and call attention to the shortage of outdoor adventure guides in NSW. Join us as we chat with the exceptional Charlene Bordley from Addvantageous, applauding her recent recognition in the We Ride Australia Cycling Luminaries Award. We've got Brooke from Macquarie University on board to dissect the PACE survey data, and listeners will not want to miss our insights into the Office of Sport's webinar series, the Western Sydney Moving Symposium, and PDHPE Conference. We also shed light on the Level the Playing Field grant and the Commonwealth government's substantial $12.6 billion investment in skills sectors.

Now, let's cut to the chase. What's stopping the outdoor recreation industry from fully implementing safety protocols? From lack of resources to the high costs involved, this episode takes a no-holds-barred look at the barriers to adopting safety standards in the sector. We analyse a survey revealing that 60% of respondents have had a close shave or an actual incident due to lax safety practices. Join us as we dive deep into these concerns, highlighting issues around mandatory standards, self-regulation, and the problem of untrained staff and unlicensed operators. Stay tuned for an enlightening discussion that will change the way you perceive safety in the outdoor recreation industry.

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