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2022 - 2023 Membership Fees

Posted by Maria Bowdler on Monday, 25th of July, 2022

Ordinary members pay an annual fee of $20.00 due on 1st September. It is also a requirement that all members sign the Acknowledgement of Risk Form for Ordinary Members every year at the time of renewal. Please scan and email the completed risk form to treasurer@bushies.org.au. Thank you to all members who have recently renewed their club membership.

Payment by Internet transfer is most welcome:

Bank details

BSB:  064000

Account:  11059510

Amount:  20.00

Reference:  Your surname and first name

Alternatively you can pay by cash and hand in or complete the risk form at the September Club Night.

Camping in National Parks Check List

Posted by Maria Bowdler on Friday, 22nd of July, 2022

Click here to find out what you need when camping in our National Parks

Queensland Government COVID-19 News. Link regularly UPDATED

Posted by Maria Bowdler on Wednesday, 20th of July, 2022

For information on all restrictions and other measures click on the following:  Queensland Requirements and Updates.

Meet some of Queensland's female National Park rangers

Posted by Maria Bowdler on Thursday, 17th of February, 2022

National Parks Rangers who love their jobs - Click here to watch the short video "Living the dream".

Qld and NSW National Parks & forests alerts, closures and more. Links regularly UPDATED

Posted by Maria Bowdler on Tuesday, 18th of January, 2022

Be sure to check National Parks alerts and other sources before heading out on the tracks.

Qld National Parks alerts

NSW National Parks alerts

Survival in the desert podcast

Posted by Outings Officer on Thursday, 9th of September, 2021

Listen and learn from this amazing story of survival on ABC radio "Conversations". Walking with a group is so important.

Stranded - what Claire learned from falling when out hiking alone

Need to brush up on your bushwalking skills?

Posted by Maria Bowdler on Monday, 1st of February, 2021

 

There's nothing like going bush with reliable and experienced bushwalkers to brush up on your skills not to mention the social benefits!  To help you on the way here are two websites offering thorough guidelines to restart or start your bush adventures.

 

  • The Bushwalking Manual: Information and guidelines for safe and enjoyable bushwalking in Australia is published by Bushwalking Victoria, and provides one of the best guides to safe bushwalking in Australia. You can find it at: https://bushwalkingmanual.org.au/
  • If you are new to bushwalking, and indeed if you need a refresher or have relative novices in your group, the National Parks Association of NSW Bushwalking 101 website is also of great help. You can find this at: https://bushwalking101.org/

COVID Safe Plan for Bushwalking Adventures Qld Inc.

Posted by Maria Bowdler on Friday, 4th of September, 2020

The committee has adopted a COVID Safe Plan for BAQ club activities - see the full document at the bottom of the Home page bushies.org.au

This allows more than 10 to participate in club activities as long as they have registered on the club's website and as long as all the requirements outlined in the plan are adhered to.