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A national walking challenge sounds simple until you hear what it can unlock for nature. We’re joined live by Denise Zlotowski from the Australian Conservation Foundation to share the thinking behind Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk, the results so far, and the plan to take it truly nationwide. If you’ve ever wanted an easy way to turn your regular bushwalks into something bigger, this conversation lays out the practical steps, the fundraising support, and the real-world conservation work those dollars back.
We talk through what makes ACF distinct as Australia’s national environment organisation, and why it treats climate and nature as one connected fight. Denise explains how funds raised support protection for threatened animals and habitats, efforts to stop deforestation and expose environmental wrongdoing, and stronger climate and nature policy advocacy. We also dig into what participants get along the way: a simple signup process for individuals or teams, an online platform packed with posters and social tiles, community momentum through a fundraiser network, and partner support including Paddy Pallin plus a Vamos e-bike prize valued at $5,000.
Then we shift into a rapid roundup for the outdoor industry in NSW and the ACT: skills and inclusion updates from the Skills IQ forum, what’s behind low training completions, a clear reminder on Australian privacy law thresholds via the OAIC, and practical member resources like the outdoor industry employment guide. We also flag time-sensitive opportunities across sun safety promotions, trainee subsidies, tour guiding reviews, industry awards, masterclasses, and education events. Finally, we address the pressure of fuel shortages and why sharing on-the-ground impacts helps ensure the outdoor sector is not left out of policy decisions.
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A national walking challenge sounds simple until you hear what it can unlock for nature. We’re joined live by Denise Zlotowski from the Australian Conservation Foundation to share the thinking behind Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk, the results so far, and the plan to take it truly nationwide. If you’ve ever wanted an easy way to turn your regular bushwalks into something bigger, this conversation lays out the practical steps, the fundraising support, and the real-world conservation work those dollars back.
We talk through what makes ACF distinct as Australia’s national environment organisation, and why it treats climate and nature as one connected fight. Denise explains how funds raised support protection for threatened animals and habitats, efforts to stop deforestation and expose environmental wrongdoing, and stronger climate and nature policy advocacy. We also dig into what participants get along the way: a simple signup process for individuals or teams, an online platform packed with posters and social tiles, community momentum through a fundraiser network, and partner support including Paddy Pallin plus a Vamos e-bike prize valued at $5,000.
Then we shift into a rapid roundup for the outdoor industry in NSW and the ACT: skills and inclusion updates from the Skills IQ forum, what’s behind low training completions, a clear reminder on Australian privacy law thresholds via the OAIC, and practical member resources like the outdoor industry employment guide. We also flag time-sensitive opportunities across sun safety promotions, trainee subsidies, tour guiding reviews, industry awards, masterclasses, and education events. Finally, we address the pressure of fuel shortages and why sharing on-the-ground impacts helps ensure the outdoor sector is not left out of policy decisions.
Subscribe for weekly outdoor industry updates, share this with someone planning their next walk, and leave a review to help more guides, educators, and operators find the conversation. What would your May walking goal be?
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