Experience outdoor education like never before
Learning outdoors in nature has powerful physical, mental and social health benefits. Benefits that flow into all areas of our children’s lives. Outdoor Education Solutions Australia (OESA) offers flexible, tailored outdoor education solutions that build connection, community and culture. And help kids thrive in and out of the classroom.
Why quality outdoor education matters
Real skills for the real world
From resilience to problem solving, through adversity and adventure kids develop and gain real-world skills for success at school and in life.
Connection to people and planet
Learning in nature gives children a greater sense of connection to themselves, their peers and the environment. By exploring the world, they can set about changing it.
Learning brought to life
Effective outdoor education takes the curriculum off the page and allows students to experience learning with their hands, hearts and minds.
Holistic health and wellbeing
Kids spend more than 90% of their lives indoors. Exposure to nature boosts physical, mental and emotional wellbeing – the tonic to device-heavy lifestyles.
Education through exploration. We empower children to explore the world. So they can set about changing it.
OESA services and solutions
Collaborative, co-created programs
At OESA, we believe in choose-your-own adventures, not one-size-fits-all solutions. Whether we’re refining your existing outdoor education program or implementing a new experience, we work with you to co-create solutions that suit your students’ needs. From Prep to Year 12, from local to journey-based experiences, our outcomes-focused solutions are designed to enhance your curriculum, school strategy and wellbeing agenda.
Empowering future generations
OESA solutions are immersive, embracing student-centered service, social justice, and indigenous and global citizenship. We empower learners to make a positive impact that will ripple through their school, community and out into the world. We believe in giving kids agency to make informed choices on everything from outdoor activities to carbon offsetting initiatives. It’s how accountable decision makers and robust learners are made.
Sustainable solutions
The preservation of the planet is in our hands. We collaborate with schools and students to ensure our solutions not only respect but also renew and replenish the land. With a strong focus on sustainability, including a tree-planting carbon offset program, at OESA we take our responsibilities as environmental caretakers seriously.
End-to-end staff support
As well as sourcing quality, experienced educators who are handpicked to enhance the student experience, OESA provide your staff with outstanding online and face-to-face support – before, during and after each experience. We help your people feel valued and comfortable as they navigate the environments alongside their students.
Safety and compliance
In these unprecedented times, safety and security is more crucial than ever. We help you develop or restructure programming to ensure the effective navigation of coronavirus-related challenges, compliance and legislative requirements. We minimise and manage risk at every stage. From initial strategy to post-experience auditing, OESA deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions that embrace global best practice.
Collaborative, co-created programs
At OESA, we believe in choose-your-own adventures, not one-size-fits-all solutions. Whether we’re refining your existing outdoor education program or implementing a new experience, we work with you to co-create solutions that suit your students’ needs. From Prep to Year 12, from local to journey-based experiences, our outcomes-focused solutions are designed to enhance your curriculum, school strategy and wellbeing agenda.
Empowering future generations
OESA solutions are immersive, embracing student-centered service, social justice, and indigenous and global citizenship. We empower learners to make a positive impact that will ripple through their school, community and out into the world. We believe in giving kids agency to make informed choices on everything from outdoor activities to carbon offsetting initiatives. It’s how accountable decision makers and robust learners are made.
Sustainable solutions
The preservation of the planet is in our hands. We collaborate with schools and students to ensure our solutions not only respect but also renew and replenish the land. With a strong focus on sustainability, including a tree-planting carbon offset program, at OESA we take our responsibilities as environmental caretakers seriously.
End-to-end staff support
As well as sourcing quality, experienced educators who are handpicked to enhance the student experience, OESA provide your staff with outstanding online and face-to-face support – before, during and after each experience. We help your people feel valued and comfortable as they navigate the environments alongside their students.
Safety and compliance
In these unprecedented times, safety and security is more crucial than ever. We help you develop or restructure programming to ensure the effective navigation of coronavirus-related challenges, compliance and legislative requirements. We minimise and manage risk at every stage. From initial strategy to post-experience auditing, OESA deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions that embrace global best practice.
Lifelong lessons from the land. In an ever-changing world, outdoors is where what’s taught in class is truly learned.
About OESA founder Cam Barry
Cam Barry is the founder of OESA. He has over 20 years’ experience as an outdoor educator in leading schools in Victoria, Tasmania and Singapore. Cam is passionate about designing outdoor education experiences that inspire and transform. As a coach and mentor of children and young adults, and a father of two, Cam believes that purposeful outdoor education can be a catalyst for powerful and memorable learning – not only at school, but in all areas of life.
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Our partners and supporters
One Planet
In our Melbourne factory, we produce world-class gear, specialising in rucksacks, sleeping bags and tents for the travel and outdoor adventure markets.
Survive First Aid
Survive First Aid is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40764) specialising in Remote and Wilderness Training Solutions throughout Australia.
Left of Boom
Left of Boom is about proactively managing risk to create competitive advantage.
Southern Sea Adventures
Southern Sea Ventures has pioneered sea kayak holidays across the globe for over 30 years.
Proactivity
Victoria's leading provider of sport, movement and wellbeing experiences.
Trek Tours Australia
Trek Tours Australia is a boutique tour company focussed on taking small groups into the heart of the Australian wilderness.
Gaia's Nest
Specialising in providing diverse education and care and professional development services to the early childhood sector across Tasmania.
Snow Leopard Adventures India
Our 150-member Snow Leopard Adventures Team is one of the most professional and efficient teams to provide soft adventure in India.
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