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Unlock the immense potential that outdoor learning has on our education system, and how it can be leveraged to teach critical life skills such as understanding and observing consent. This episode provides an in-depth examination of the outdoor industry, highlighting the latest updates and opportunities from the Blue Mountains to Montague Island Nature Reserve. Joined by Jeffrey, Dave, Ursula, Annika, Helen, Neeve and Gen, we delve into the NESA syllabus and the significant role of outdoor NSW and ACT in advocating for outdoor education. We also touch on the importance of your participation in the ongoing ANSCO Code review and the upcoming IR Bill submission deadline on October 6th.

Strap in for an enlightening conversation on Consent Labs, a pioneering initiative that aims to reinvent our approach to outdoor learning. Our esteemed guests share their invaluable knowledge and experiences from working in the field, and together we navigate the myriad opportunities and challenges presented by outdoor learning. We also underscore the immense potential outdoor learning has to transform our education system into a more holistic and experiential one. We welcome your feedback and questions to help shape our understanding of the role of outdoor learning.

This episode isn't just about outdoor education. We delve into the critical issue of consent education and the urgent need for open conversations about relationships, consent, and the harmful effects of inadequate sex education. We explore how outdoor education offers an ideal platform for teaching and modelling consent practices in everyday language, equipping young people with the knowledge to understand their boundaries, assert their rights, and contribute to ending sexual violence. Join us for this empowering discussion, and together let's shape a better future for our young people.

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