october 17-19
bundjalung country
Lennox head | NSW
presenter expression of interest
Forum 2025 will be held at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, NSW on Bundjalung Country. The theme 'Nurture with Nature' encourages exploration of Outdoor Health practices in all its forms. We invite presentations to be participatory and experiential where possible and invite diversity of experiences, knowledges, skills and contributions.
We encourage presenters to:
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Consider what experiences, skills or knowledges you would like to share with Forum participants.
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Ponder what new questions or actions you’d like participants to walk away with after your session.
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“Think outside the box” and “dream into” facilitating experiential sessions in natural spaces, based on purposeful intentions.
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Consider sessions that may include but are not limited to the following formats:
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Experiential workshops and activities
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Adventure activities
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Panel discussions
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Discussions / debates / collaborations
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Wellness and movement sessions
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Powerpoint presentations
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Consider how your offering may resonate with Forum themes: Nurture with Nature, Ground in the Adventure, Immerse in the Journey.
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And give consideration to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Culturally Respectful / Indigenous / First Nation; Ecologically Connected / Action on Climate Change; and contribute to Safe, Reflective and Informed practice.
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Consider how your offering will acknowledge and attune to Country and being on the lands of the Bundjalung Nation.
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inspire. educate. inform.
Lake Ainsworth Sport & Recreation centre has a range of exciting places, spaces and activities for sessions.
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Presenters and facilitators may choose to provide a session within four walls, or outdoors amongst grass, trees or sand. Some options include:
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Onsite: modern picturesque workshop rooms, bushwalks, spaces for outdoor experiences/workshops, games/crafts and group projects.
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Nearby offsite spaces within walking distance of camp: The beautiful tea tree Lake Ainsworth and stunning Lennox Head Beach for water activities - surfing, snorkelling, fishing, and wellness and movement activities - yoga, meditation and mindfulness sessions.
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For more information on the site, and possible sessions, check out Lake Ainsworth Sport & Recreation Centre. Ponder your intentions for the session, and dream into the “where and how”.​​​​​​​​
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Please use the button below to register your interest.
The Outdoor Health Forum is a grassroots, not-for-profit event made possible by the generosity of our presenters, volunteers and supporters. With no salaried staff and limited resources, our focus is on keeping the Forum affordable and accessible to a diverse community. While we are not able to offer payment to presenters, we're pleased to offer a special presenter rate - almost 50% off the full ticket price (non-early bird). presenters can access this rate at $470 + GST + booking fee, and it applies to up to two presenters per session for group presentations. Your contribution helps grow and strengthen nature-based health in Australia. Thank you for being part of this shared vision.
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