WActive Recreation Link

This regular e-newsletter will keep you up to date with current research, information and events relating to active recreation in Western Australia.

01 September 2010

This first issue focuses on active living and associated health benefits as key themes. Themes for forthcoming issues include community participation, facility management and outdoor recreation.  Each issue will provide details of coming professional development events and include links to useful websites. As the DSR website is updated over the coming months, new features, resources and pages for people involved in active recreation will be highlighted.

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To be successful, this resource will rely on your contributions and feedback to ensure the information provided meets your needs. You can recommend research, events and themes and send your contributions by email (WActive Recreation Link).

Latest news

Two bronze medals for WA trails sector

Monday 22 November 2010

The TopTrailsWA project and the Bibbulmun Track were bronze medal winners at the 2010 WA Tourism Awards.

Express your interest for WA Trails Reference Group

Monday 22 November 2010

The WA Trails Reference Group (TRG) is calling for expressions of interest for non representative community members.

Peel Trails Group website

Monday 23 August 2010

The Peel Trail Group website gives a comprehensive guide to trails and events throughout the Peel region.

Safety in New Zealand Adventure Tourism article

Friday 20 August 2010

Over the past five years, 29 participants have died (and at least 540 have been seriously injured) when participating in adventure tourism activities in New Zealand.

Adventure tourism a risky business in New Zealand

Friday 20 August 2010

Bridge swinging, jet boat riding, heli skiing, climbing and rafting are just some of the adventure activities the New Zealand Department of Labour (DOL) will being assessing in terms of their risk management and safety provisions.

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