CONTENTS PAGES. Before you Start 1 Roles & Responsibilities and Camper Clothing 2 Accommodation Site Activities 3-5. Adventure Playgrounds 6 8

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1 Attachment This booklet contains all the activities available at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. and provides written procedures for specialised activities. No specialised activities can be undertaken without the prior approval of Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff.

2 CONTENTS PAGES Before you Start 1 Roles & Responsibilities and Camper Clothing 2 Accommodation Site Activities 3-5 Adventure Playgrounds 6 8 Archaeological Dig 9-11 Bush Cooking Bush Hut Making Bushwalking Campfire Experiences Environmental Activities Frisbee Golf Go Go Golf Initiative Games Low Ropes Mountain Bike Riding Night Walks Rogaining Orienteering The Imagination Trail Yabbying Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions 62-66

3 Before You Start List of activities available at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Accommodation Site Activities All these activities MUST BE supervised by Visiting Staff Giant Cards Giant Chess Giant Connect 4 Giant Dominoes Giant Draughts Giant Jenga Giant Snakes & Ladders Giant Tic Tac Toe Hookey Quoits Soft Ten Pin Bowling Table Tennis Basketball Camp Fire* Ball Games Adventure Playgrounds* * denotes a specialised activity that MUST BE fully supervised by Visiting Staff Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Adventure Activities Archaeological Dig Bush Cooking Bush Hut Making Bushwalking Environmental Activities Frisbee Golf Go-Go Golf* Initiative Games* Low Ropes* Mountain Bike Riding* Night Walks* Rogaining Orienteering The Imagination Trail* Yabbying Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions* * denotes a specialised activity at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. only available with Blackwood Staff supervision All Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Adventure Activities have written procedures for their safe conduct. The Imagination Trail Activities include:- Exploratory Activities Initiative Activities Leadership Activities Mountain Bike Riding Teamwork Activities Roles & Responsibilities Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are available to demonstrate and assist in the supervision of activities.

4 However, the group leader is responsible for camper supervision and behaviour at all times. When Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc Staff lead or instruct an activity they will take responsibility for the technical skills and related safety of campers, including 1 st Aid. Group leaders are responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers at the activity, to and from the activity, for those campers waiting their turn and for first aid in all other instances. Prior to the commencement of any activity, Group Leaders must identify participants with medical conditions that may place themselves or others at risk during the activity and identify who is responsible for first aid prior to the activity. All accidents, injuries and incidents (near misses) are to be recorded in the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Incident Notification Form and / or Patient Care Report located in the Office and each Accommodation Site. The group leader is responsible for identifying safety issues associated with an off-site excursion (not staffed by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc Staff) and taking the necessary precautions. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. has a Protective Behaviours Policy that details appropriate behaviour of Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff and contractors around campers. This is available from the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Office. Note to Teachers, Principals & School Councils: Blackwood Staff are employed to create, maintain, implement, supervise and instruct activities that groups participate in at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre. During the implementation of activities Blackwood Staff may request support from School Staff to help run & Co-ordinate some activities if this occurs School Staff will be instructed on guidelines & safe implementation of each activity. While Blackwood Staff have expertise in all activities conducted at Blackwood, School Staff are fully responsible for their students at ALL TIMES & Blackwood Staff cannot be considered part of the staff : student ratio at any stage during your visit to Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre. Please also be aware that due to unforseen circumstances programs may be modified. So while Activities that have not been approved by School Councils & Principals will not be conducted some activities may be implemented at different times or on different days during your School s visit to Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre. Thank you. Camper Clothing A prerequisite for participating in any Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc Activity is the following: Long hair tied back Jewellery removed Loose clothing tuck in or removed Objects removed from pockets Glasses fixed to the head or removed Sunscreen Sun hat Solid footwear Raincoat (weather dependent)

5 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. ACCOMMODATION SITE ACTIVITIES Giant Cards Giant Chess Giant Connect 4 Giant Dominoes Giant Draughts Giant Jenga Giant Snakes & Ladders Giant Tic Tac Toe Hookey Quoits Soft Ten Pin Bowling Table Tennis Basketball Camp Fire* Ball Games Adventure Playgrounds* * denotes a specialised activity that MUST BE fully supervised by Visiting Staff Accommodation Site Activity Locations The School Accommodation Site Property Indoor & Outdoor The Residence Accommodation Site Property Indoor & Outdoor The Tent Shelter Accommodation Site Property Indoor & Outdoor Accommodation Site Activity Descriptions These are a variety of games & activities provided by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. for use of visiting students & staff. THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF THESE ACTIVITITES BELONGS TO THE GROUP LEADER; and VISITING STAFF Age Suitability All Ages Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:8 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in indoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely share and participate in a variety of Games & Activities. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Games & Activities. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed on arrival.

6 Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after all Accommodation Site Activities. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Water Water Water Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea.

7 Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Students can only access the Accommodation Site Activities including the Adventure Playgrounds only under the direction of the Group Leader The Accommodation Site Activities must be supervised by visiting staff at all times regardless of whether the activity is being conducted indoors or outdoors DO NOT throw any of the Activity Equipment DO NOT interfere with anyone else utilise other Accommodation Site Activities If an activity is currently being used patiently wait until that activity is available or play with an alternative activity until you can use the activity you d like to use Before going home every piece of equipment from every Accommodation Site Activity MUST BE accounted for IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading the Accommodation Site Activities at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Accommodation Site Activities Familiar with the Accommodation Site Activities Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations DO NOT throw any of the Accommodation Site Activity Equipment NO RUNNING inside our outside the building Keep the noise to a minimum to ensure you do not upset the neighbours

8 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS Adventure Playground Locations The School Accommodation Site Property The Residence Accommodation Site Property Adventure Playground Activity Descriptions The Adventure Playgrounds are available for all visiting students to enjoy to simply experience:- Play; Enjoyment; Friendship; Fun; and Laughter THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF THESE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS BELONGS TO:- THE GROUP LEADER; and VISITING STAFF Age Suitability All Ages Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:5 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must supervise the Adventure Playgrounds) Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Must have previous experience in supervising groups ON Playground Equipment. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely share and participate in accessing Adventure Playgrounds. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Adventure Playgrounds. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed on arrival.

9 Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after all Adventure Playground Experiences. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Water Water Water Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea.

10 Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Students can only access the Adventure Playgrounds only under the direction of the Group Leader Adventure Playgrounds usage must be supervised by visiting staff at all times DO NOT run around any of the Adventure Playground Equipment DO NOT interfere with anyone else utilising Adventure Playground Apparatus If an activity is currently being used patiently wait until that activity is available or play with an alternative activity until you can use the activity you d like to use IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading the Adventure Playground Activities at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Adventure Playgrounds Familiar with the Adventure Playgrounds Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations NO RUNNING DO NOT access the Adventure Playgrounds during wet weather DO NOT access the Adventure Playgrounds when there is a heavy frost Keep the noise to a minimum to ensure you do not upset the neighbours

11 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG Archaeological Dig Locations Sand Pit at the Residence Accommodation Site Wheelchair Sand Pit at the School Accommodation Site Archaeological Dig Descriptions This is an activity where students will be placed in a sand pit and required to dig in the sand. It is not a treasure hunt activity. This is an activity where students are encouraged to act like Archaeologists and carefully exhumed buried artefacts from the Archaeological Dig Site. Age Suitability 5 14 year olds Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:8 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on any Archaeological Dig) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing the Archaeological Dig. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement the Archaeological Dig into a Camp Program. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in the Archaeological Dig Activity. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing the Archaeological Dig Activity including, but not limited to:- Depth to bury artefacts Dampness & weather conditions in relation to the sand Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for the Archaeological Dig Activity Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely move about and play in a sand pit. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Archaeological Dig Activity.

12 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the Archaeological Dig Activity. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Archaeological Dig. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Archaeological Dig Activity. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Bury Artefacts 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Trowels & Brushes All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Water Water Water Gloves Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate

13 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response This is an Archaeological Dig Activity and NOT a Treasure Hunt You are required to dig into the sand to find artefacts and slowly exhume the artefacts as if you where an Archaeologist DO NOT throw sand DO NOT throw any of the Digging Implements DO NOT run around the Archaeological Dig Site DO NOT push any of the other Archaeologists working in the Archaeological Dig Site Once you have exhumed something from the Archaeological Dig Site bring it over to the seat to answer questions relating to what you have found IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading the Archaeological Dig Activity through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Archaeological Dig Activity Familiar with the Archaeological Dig Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the Archaeological Dig Activity Issue Wet Weather Jackets if required Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations DO NOT throw sand everywhere Keep the noise to a minimum to ensure you do not upset the neighbours

14 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. BUSH COOKING THIS ACTIVITY CANNOT BE CONDUCTED ON DAYS of TOTAL FIRE BAN or DURING DAYS of EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS Bush Cooking Locations Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Bush Cooking Activity Site The Tent Shelter Accommodation Site Outdoor / Indoor Campfire The School Accommodation Site Outdoor Campfire The Residence Accommodation Site Outdoor Campfire Wombat State Forest Lerderderg State Forest Bush Cooking Descriptions Bush Cooking is an activity where the students are required to cook their chosen recipes on an open fire. Students are required to prepare the ingredients for cooking. It is the Group Leaders decision as to whether the act of lighting the fire is to be completed by the students as part of the overall Bush Cooking Activity Experience. Students are responsible for extinguishing the fire at the end of the activity:- The fire will NOT be classified as extinguished until the students can safely place their hands into the coals and hold the coals. Age Suitability All ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:8 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must accompany any Bush Cook) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the Bush Cooking Activity. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Bush Cooking Activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for implementing Bush Cooking at the Centre Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities.

15 Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely move about a Campfire Site. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Bush Cooking Activity. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the selected Bush Cooking Site is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the Bush Cooking Activity. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for the Bush Cooking Activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities GROUP LEADERS ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL BUSH COOKING INGREDIENTS The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Bush Cooking Activity. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff

16 Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Matches 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Paper All Medical Details Ingredients Appropriate Clothing Buckets of Water Water Water Water Cooking & Eating Tools Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response DO NOT run around the Campfire Bush Cooking Site DO NOT run when collecting wood & sticks for your Bush Cooking Fire DO NOT step over the Bush Cooking Fire Bush Cooking is a slow Activity that requires patience and persistence Demonstrate to the students how to light a match If students are lighting the fire they are only given one match per student to light the fire Once the fire is alight the unused matches are collected from the students Students are responsible for extinguishing the fire The fire will NOT be classified as extinguished until the students can safely place their hands into the coals and hold the coals Students are responsible for cleaning all the Bush Cooking Equipment at the end of the Activity IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading the Bush Cooking Activity through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Bush Cooking Activity Familiar with the Bush Cooking Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the Bush Cooking Activity Issue Wet Weather Jackets if required Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact throughout the Bush Cooking Activity These include but are not limited to:- Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave campsites & visited sites better than you found them Keep fires small and don t destroy the bush when collecting fire wood Be absolutely sure the fire is out before leaving your campsite

17 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. BUSH HUT MAKING Bush Hut Making Location Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Orienteering Hill Bush Hut making Descriptions Bush Hut Making is a Survival Activity The maximum time permitted to complete this activity is 2 hours (120 minutes) Students are required to make a Hut to Accommodate a Group of Students using nothing but natural materials from the Bush Environment The reliability of their Bush Hut may be tested at the end of the Activity with a bucket of Water With full School Council Approval if the students Bush Huts are structurally sound they may be able to Camp in their Bush Hut during their Blackwood Experience. If this is a program request, students will be given an appropriate time frame to build a safe hut this may exceed the 2 hour time limit Age Suitability All ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:8 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must on any Bush Hut Making Activity) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the Bush Hut Making Activity. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Bush Hut Making Activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for implementing Bush Hut Making at the Centre Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely move about a sloping Bush Environment. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Bush Hut Making Activity.

18 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure Bush Hut Making is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the Bush Hut Making Activity. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for the Bush Hut Making Activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Bush Hut Making Activity. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Instructions 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Buckets of Water All Medical Details Supervision Appropriate Clothing Check Safety of Huts Water Water Water Site Selection Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate

19 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response DO NOT run around the Bush Hut Making Activity Site DO NOT run when collecting wood & sticks for your Bush Hut DO NOT step over the Bush frame or construction of your Bush Hut DO NOT lift anything too heavy DO NOT throw anything Bush Hut Making is a Survival Activity that requires patience and persistence Demonstrate to the students how to make a Bush Hut using previously constructed Bush Huts IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading the Bush Hut Making Activity through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Bush Hut Making Activity Familiar with the Bush Hut Making Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the Bush Hut Making Activity Issue Wet Weather Jackets if required Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact throughout the Bush Hut Making Activity These include but are not limited to:- Only use Bush Material that is already on the ground Use Bush Material from previously constructed Bush Huts Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave Bush Hut Sites better than you found them DO NOT pull Bush Material of living trees DO NOT destroy any nest or animal shelters

20 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. BUSHWALKING Bushwalk Locations Wombat State Forest Lerderderg State Forest Werribee State Gorge Mount Buffalo National Park (Alpine Ride Bushwalk Only) Bushwalk Descriptions The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD) identifies Bushwalking as a specialised activity. All Bushwalks conducted by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff follow clearly defined paths. A lot of the walks are along narrow water races from the 1800 s Gold Rush high above the Lerderderg River. Some bushwalks follow 4WD tracks. A lot of the walks cross many walking and 4WD Tracks & Roads. Most of the Bushwalks are loops starting & finishing at the same destination. Some walks require a vehicle shuttle prior to the walk as they start & finish at different destinations. Carrying of water and snacks on all Bushwalks is essential Walks are not weather dependent however in periods of high fire danger or rough, wet weather groups are advised to select another activity. Age Suitability All ages. At Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. there is a large variety of Bushwalking Experiencing offering Group Leaders the opportunity to choose age & fitness appropriate Bushwalks for their Groups. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:10 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on any Bushwalk) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in leading walking groups through the Wombat & Lerderderg State Forests, Werribee Gorge & Mount Buffalo National Park. They are confident of their own ability and fitness to complete the walk. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in search, rescue and Emergency Procedures appropriate to the level of all Bushwalks implemented at the Centre. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies of all Bushwalks implemented at the Centre including, but not limited to:- Start & Finish Destinations Escape Routes Water Points Campsites Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for each Bushwalks implemented at the Centre

21 Group Leaders Experience Must be confident of their ability and fitness to complete the walk. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Fitness level to complete the walk selected. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the selected walk is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently guide the selected walk. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for a Bushwalk. Ensuring the group remains in verbal contact and that a lead and whip are appointed. Familiarization with the route. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures, and instruction in procedures to be followed if participants become lost. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all rest stops, at the destination and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Notifying Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff at the commencement and end of their Bushwalk if they are leading the walk without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff assistance. Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Bushwalk. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the walk without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; Route finding; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Assessing slow or injured campers; and Adhering to the safety rules.

22 Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Whistles 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Day Packs All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Water Water Water Maps Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Whistles are issued to everyone in the group If you get lost you:- STOP SIT DOWN BLOW YOUR WHISTLE 3 TIMES LISTEN FOR A RESPONSE FROM A STAFF MEMBER BLOW YOUR WHISTLE 3 TIMES LISTEN REPEAT THIS UNTIL A STAFF MEMBER FINDS YOU DO NOT MOVE UNLESS YOU ARE INSTRUCTED BY A STAFF MEMBER Do not walk off the Tracks. Due to the Gold History of the Blackwood Area it is very unsafe to walk of the tracks in Blackwood There is always a LEADER & a WHIP in every Bushwalking group NO ONE is to walk in front of the Leader & NO-ONE is to walk behind the Whip If you need a rest, food, water or to tie up your shoe lace let the Leader know & we will stop the entire group IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading a Bushwalk through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the walk ie Have walked the route a minimum of 3 times Familiar with Escape Routes Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified

23 Whistles MUST BE issued to every walker students & staff Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for Bushwalking Issue Wet Weather Jackets if required Issue day packs if required Ensure the selected walk is appropriate to the fitness levels of the entire group students & staff Keep the group together at all times throughout the walk Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Bushwalking Practices throughout every Bushwalk These include but are not limited to:- Pack to minimise rubbish Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Don t wash in the streams or lakes Leave campsites & visited sites better than you found them Keep fires small Be absolutely sure the fire is out before leaving your campsite Always walk on the tracks and established paths Maps used at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. MAP TRENTHAM TRENTHAM GREENDALE ASHBOURNE DAYLESFORD LERDERDERG & WERRIBEE GORGES Map No S Meridian Map Scale 1 : 25,000 1 : 50,000 1 : 25,000 1 : 25,000 1 : 25,000 1 : 20,000 Edition 1st (1994) 1st (2007) 1 st (1994) 1st (1994) 1 st (1993) 3rd (2005) Contour Intervals 10 m 10 or 20 m 10 m 10 m 10 m 10 m Suggested Blackwood Bushwalks & Ratings Walk Start Location Distance Track Rating Forest Track BSSOEC Tent Shelter Wombat State Forest 1.5 km Walking Track / 4WD Tracks Easy Crown Dam Walk Garden of St Erth Wombat State Forest 9 km Old Goldmining Water Races Easy Crown Dam Loop Lerderderg Road Wombat State Forest 2.5 km Water Races / Steps / 4WD Easy Full Crown Dam BSSOEC Tent Shelter Wombat State Forest 11 km 4WD / Steps / Water Races Medium Garden of St Erth Walk BSSOEC Tent Shelter Wombat State Forest 6 km Walking Track / Steps/ 4WD Tracks Medium St Erth Hut Loop Garden of St Erth Wombat State Forest 1.8 km 4WD / Water Races Difficult Full Back Creek & St Erth Loop Shaw's Lake & Moonlight Gully BSSOEC Tent Shelter Wombat State Forest 6km Mineral Springs Lerderderg State Forest 3.2 km Water Races / 4WD / Very Steep Descents & Ascents 4WD Track (Steep) Medium Shaw's Lake Loop Mineral Springs Lerderderg State Forest 3.6 km 4WD (Steep) / Water Races Medium Byers Back Track Camerons Gully Lerderderg State Forest 11km Old Goldmining Water Races Medium Easter Monday Mine New Sultan Track Wombat State Forest 3.5 km 4WD Tracks (Steep) Medium Werribee Gorge Quarry Picnic Area Werribee State Forest 10km Walking Tracks (Steep) Difficult Easy

24 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. CAMPFIRE EXPERIENCES THIS ACTIVITY CANNOT BE CONDUCTED ON DAYS of TOTAL FIRE BAN or DURING DAYS of EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS Campfire Locations The Tent Shelter Accommodation Site Outdoor / Indoor Campfire The School Accommodation Site Outdoor Campfire The Residence Accommodation Site Outdoor Campfire Bush Cooking Descriptions The Campfires are by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. for use of visiting students & staff. THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF THESE ACTIVITITES BELONGS TO:- THE GROUP LEADER; and VISITING STAFF It is the Group Leaders decision as to whether the act of lighting the fire is to be completed by the students as part of the overall Campfire Experience. Group Leaders are responsible for extinguishing the fire at the end of the activity:- The fire will NOT be classified as extinguished until the Group Leaders can safely place their hands into the coals and hold the coals. Age Suitability All ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:8 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must supervise Campfires) Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in Campfire Environments. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely move about a Campfire Site. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Campfire Experience.

25 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the selected Bush Cooking Site is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for the Campfire Experience. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities GROUP LEADERS ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL CAMPFIRE INGREDIENTS The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Campfire Experience. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats All Medical Details Ingredients Appropriate Clothing Water Water Water Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear

26 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response DO NOT run around the Campfire Site DO NOT run when collecting wood & sticks for your Campfire Experience DO NOT step over the Campfire The Campfire Experience is a slow Activity that requires patience and persistence Demonstrate to the students how to light a match If students are lighting the fire they are only given one match per student to light the fire Once the fire is alight the unused matches are collected from the students Group Leaders are responsible for extinguishing the fire The fire will NOT be classified as extinguished until the students can safely place their hands into the coals and hold the coals Group Leaders are responsible for cleaning all the Campfire Equipment at the end of the Experience IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading a campfire Experience through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Campfire Experience Familiar with the Campfire Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the Campfire Experience Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact throughout the Campfire Experience These include but are not limited to:- Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave the Campfire Site better than you found it Keep fires small and don t destroy the bush when collecting fire wood Be absolutely sure the fire is out before leaving your campsite

27 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES The Imagination Trail The Orienteering Hill The Wombat State Forest The Lerderderg State Forest Environmental Activity Locations Environmental Activity Descriptions This is an activity where students are offered an opportunity to develop a greater understanding and awareness of the Environment. It is an Activity that challenges the students to look closer as the Bush Environment around them. Age Suitability All ages Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:10 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on any Environmental Activity) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing Environmental Activities. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Environmental Activities. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Environmental Activities. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing the Environmental Activities including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for the Environmental Activities. Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in Environmental Activities. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Environmental Activities.

28 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the Environmental Activities. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Environmental Activities. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Environmental Activities. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Provide Equipment 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Instructions All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Water Water Water Safety Briefing Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate

29 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Environmental Activities are slow Activities and that require patience and persistence DO NOT run DO NOT disturb others who are engaged in the Activity IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading the Environmental Activities through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Environmental Activities Familiar with the Environmental Activity Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the Environmental Activities Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Practices throughout every Environmental Activity These include but are not limited to:- Pack to minimise rubbish Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Don t wash in the streams or lakes Leave campsites & visited sites better than you found them Keep fires small Be absolutely sure the fire is out before leaving your campsite Always walk on the tracks and established paths Keep the noise to a minimum

30 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. The Imagination Trail The Orienteering Hill FRISBEE GOLF Frisbee Golf Locations Frisbee Golf Descriptions Frisbee Golf is a fun activity where students are challenged to throw a Frisbee around a set Bush Course. Students are given the opportunity to calculate their scores as they participate in the Activity. The Imagination Trail Course involves walking around sealed but hilly 720m track. The Orienteering Hill Course involves walking through the Bush to complete the Course. The Imagination Trail Course is a 10 Hole Frisbee Golf Course. The Bush Course is a 18 Hole Frisbee Golf Course. Age Suitability All ages Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:10 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must accompany Frisbee Golf) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing Frisbee Golf. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Frisbee Golf. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Frisbee Golf. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing the Frisbee Golf including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Frisbee Golf. Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in Frisbee Golf. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to Frisbee Golf.

31 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement Frisbee Golf. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Frisbee Golf Activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Frisbee Golf Activity. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Frisbees 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Score Cards & Pens All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Water Water Water Safety Briefing Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate

32 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response DO NOT Run DO NOT disturb others who are engaged in the Activity DO NOT climb into or over old cars DO NOT climb into old mine shafts If the Frisbee gets stuck in a tree ask a staff member for assistance If the Frisbee goes outside the fence as a staff member for assistance IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading Frisbee Golf through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with Frisbee Golf Familiar with the Frisbee Golf Activity Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified When Teeing Players MUST BE touching the Tee Post To complete the Hole the Frisbee MUST:- Pass through the tyre; Sit in the tyre; or Hit the tyre from the side if there is no clear view of the Centre of the Tyre When accessing the Imagination Trail Course if the Frisbee lands off the Trail, students are to pick up the Frisbee and return to the Trail before taking their next shot Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for Frisbee Golf Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Practices throughout every Frisbee Golf Game These include but are not limited to:- Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave the Frisbee Golf Course better than you found it Always walk on the tracks and established paths Keep the noise to a minimum

33 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. GO GO GOLF Go Go Golf Locations The Blackwood Recreation Reserve Go Go Golf Descriptions Go Go Golf is a fun activity introducing students to the basic skills required for playing Golf. Students are given the opportunity to learn, play & experience Golf. Students will be required to use the following Golf Equipment:- 7 Iron Golf Clubs Putters The Golf Balls used for Go Go Golf are Rubber Imitation Golf Balls similar to Squash Balls. Age Suitability year olds. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:6 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must accompany Go Go Golf) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing Go Go Golf. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Go Go Golf. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Go Go Golf. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing the Go Go Golf including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Go Go Golf. Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in Go Go Golf. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to Go Go Golf.

34 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement Go Go Golf. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Go Go Golf Activity. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Go Go Golf Activity. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Go Go Golf Bags 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Domes & Markers All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Whistle Water Water Water Safety Briefing Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate

35 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response DO NOT Swing the Golf Club:- When NOT instructed to swing your club; When someone is standing behind you; Directly at anyone else in the Group Students & Staff Members; and When people are collecting their Golf Balls from the Oval. DO NOT hit any Golf Balls until a Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Member has blown a Whistle DO NOT Run DO NOT disturb others who are engaged in the Activity Once you have hit all your Golf Balls:- Place your Golf Club on the ground; and Sit down until everyone has finished hitting their Golf balls. DO NOT walk onto the Oval to collect your Golf Balls until a Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Member has blown a Whistle When you go onto the Oval to collect your Golf Balls you DO NOT carry your Golf Club. IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading Go Go Golf through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with Go Go Golf Familiar with the Go Go Golf Activity Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for Go Go Golf Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Practices throughout every Go Go Golf Game These include but are not limited to:- If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave the Go Go Golf Course better than you found it Always walk on the tracks and established paths Keep the noise to a minimum

36 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. The Imagination Trail The Blackwood Recreation Reserve INITIATIVE GAMES Initiative Game Locations Initiative Game Descriptions Initiative Games are a variety of fun activities challenging students to:- Have Fun Laugh Play Discover Learn Initiative Games also challenge students to further develop: Friendships Teamwork Communication Leadership Skills Initiative Skills Age Suitability year olds. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:10 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must accompany Initiative Games) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing Initiative Games. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Initiative Games. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Initiative Games. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing the Initiative Games including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Initiative Games. Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities.

37 Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in Initiative Games. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to Initiative Games. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement Initiative Games. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Initiative Games. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Initiative Game Activities. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff

38 Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Games Equipment 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Domes & Markers All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Whistle Water Water Water Safety Briefing Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Have FUN DO NOT Run DO NOT disturb others who are engaged in the Activity IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading Initiative Games through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with Initiative Games Familiar with the Initiative Games Activity Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified The Initiative Games used through this Program vary on a day to day basis and are derived primarily from:- Project Adventure Books & Resources Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for Initiative Games Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Practices throughout every Initiative Game Program These include but are not limited to:- If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave the Initiative Games Area better than you found it Always walk on the tracks and established paths Keep the noise to a minimum

39 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. LOW ROPES Low Ropes Location The Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Low Ropes Activity Site Low Ropes Description The Low Ropes are a set of individual challenging Elements. The Low Rope Elements are designed to:- Aid Co-ordination Develop Teamwork Take the students beyond their Comfort Zones Improve Communication Create New Skills Encourage a greater development of Confidence Age Suitability All Ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:6 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must accompany Low Ropes) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing the Low Ropes. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Low Ropes Elements. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Low Ropes. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing the Low Ropes including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Low Ropes. Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in the Low Ropes Elements. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to the Low Ropes. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the Low Ropes. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing the Low Ropes.

40 Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Low Ropes Elements. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Safety Assessment 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Set Up Low Ropes All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Full Supervision Water Water Water Safety Briefing Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea.

41 Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Have FUN Low Ropes is a CHALLENGE by CHOICE Activity:- If you choose not to participate on one Low Ropes Element that s OK If you choose to stop & step off half way along a Low Ropes Element that s OK You DO NOT Run You DO NOT Jump off any of the Low Ropes Elements you step off YOU MUST help other people on the Low Ropes Elements by SPOTTING NO ONE is allowed to commence any Low Ropes Element without a minimum of 2 SPOTTERS SPOTTERS are:- Your safety support who ensure you are safe during the Activities Walking Sideways along the Low Ropes Element Moving with their hands up, palms open, at the shoulder height of the participant Ready to assist the participant to regain balance or step off the Element Focused only on the participant Standing in front & behind the participant keeping the participant in the middle at all times Encouraging the participant to do their best NOT FINISHED UNTIL THE PARTICIPANT HAS STEPPED OFF THE ELEMENT PARTICIPANTS CAN hold on to the SPOTTERS hands, or shoulders for extra support, assistance & balance. If a participant loses balance the SPOTTERS:- Gently help the participant to regain their balance and resume the Low Ropes Element; or Gently help the participant step off and safely remove themselves from the Low Ropes Element. SPOTTERS DO NOT THROW THE PARTICIPANT BACK ON THE LOW ROPES ELEMENT; and SPOTTERS DO NOT STEP AWAY FROM THE PARTICIPANT AT ANY STAGE ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE LOSING THEIR BALANCE DO NOT disturb others who are engaged in the Activity IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Low Ropes Call Signs When the participant is ready to begin their Low Ropes Element the following procedure MUST BE followed to ensure that everyone is Ready, Alert and willing to Assist or Participate:- The Participant Asks:- ARE THE SPOTTERS READY? All the Spotters Respond with:- YES, THE SPOTTERS ARE READY The Participants then says:- I M READY TO CLIMB All the Spotters Respond with:- CLIMB WHEN READY IT IS NOT UNTIL THIS PROCEDURE IS COMPLETED CORRECTLY, THAT THE PARTICIPANT CAN CLIMB ONTO THE LOW ROPES ELEMENT & BEGIN THE CHALLENGE Activity Notes The Low Ropes Activity can only be implemented by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc Staff Members During the implementation of the Low Ropes Group Leaders and / or Visiting Staff may be requested to assist the Activity by running some Low Rope Elements for their students If this request is made Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff will demonstrate the activity & it s safety requirements to both the assisting staff & participating students Group Leaders & Visiting Staff can request NOT to assist in running Low Rope Elements if they are NOT confident or comfortable with the request from the Blackwood Staff Member

42 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc Staff MUST BE:- Familiar with all the Low Ropes Elements Familiar with the Low Ropes Activity Safety Briefing Familiar with the set up & pack up of all the Low Rope Elements Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the Low Ropes Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group Low Rope Elements All the Equipment required to set up the Low Ropes is located in the Blue Wheelie Bin stored in the Tent Shelter. The lid of the Bin is LOCKED. Low Ropes Element Set Up Pack Up T.P Shuffle Permanently Set Up Used to introduce the Low Ropes & Safety Inclined Log Permanently Set Up Turkey Tyres Permanently Set Up Triangle Traverse The Feet Wires are Permanently Set Up Remove the Rope from the Tree Connect the Rope to the Cable in the Tree Close Carabiner & Turn it upside down Snake Vine Vine & Cables Permanently Set Up Remove Turn Buckle from Northern End Place & Tighten Turn Buckle at Northern End Wild Woosey Cables Permanently Set Up but loose Loosen the Turn Buckles on both Cables Tighten Turn Buckles on both Cables Burma Bridge Connect Ropes to Trees using the Rapid Links Remove the Ropes by opening the Rapid Links Place & Tighten Turn Buckle at Western End Remove Turn Buckle from Western End Tighten or Loosen Ropes according to ability Multi Vine Tighten Turn Buckle at Eastern End Loosen Turn Buckle at Eastern End Climb Ladder and connect Ropes / Vines Climb Ladder & remove Ropes / Vines Ropes / Vines are coloured to hanging cables Remove Carabiners with Ropes / Vines Close Carabiners & Turn them all upside down Swinging Tyres Climb up Ladder & connect Tyres to cables Climb up Ladder & remove Tyres from cables Tyre Ropes & Hanging Cables are coloured Remove Carabiners with Tyres & Ropes Close Carabiners & Turn then all upside down Postmans Walk Tighten Turn Buckle at Eastern End Loosen Turn Buckle at Eastern End Connect Rope to Eastern & Western Trees Remove Rope from the Trees Close Carabiners with lock facing down Nitro Swing Connect Rope into the Hanging Cable Remove Rope from the Hanging Cable Close Carabiner & Turn it upside down Replace Platform & Timber against the Tree Place Platform & Timber at a safe distance Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Practices throughout every Low Ropes Program These include but are not limited to:- If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave the Low Ropes Area better than you found it Always walk on the tracks and established paths Keep the noise to a minimum

43 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING The Blackwood Recreation Reserve The Blackwood Township The Imagination Trail The Wombat State Forest The Lerderderg State Forest The Murray to the mountains Rail Trail Mountain Bike Riding Locations Mountain Bike Riding Descriptions Mountain Bike Riding offers the students opportunities to:- An opportunity to experience Mountain Bike Riding in a Bush Environment Challenge themselves beyond their Comfort Zones Increase their Cycling Skills Improve Communication Further Develop Bike Skills Improve their Fitness & Co-Ordination Increase their Knowledge of Bicycle Safety Mountain Bike Riding also challenge students to further develop: Friendships Teamwork Communication Leadership Skills Initiative Skills All Ages. Age Suitability Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:6 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on any Mountain Bike Ride) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing Mountain Bike Riding. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Mountain Bike Riding. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Mountain Bike Riding. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing the Mountain Bike Riding including, but not limited to:- Qualifications required Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Mountain Bike Riding.

44 Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Must have previous experience in Bike Riding Mountain Bike Riding Experience is preferable. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in Mountain Bike Riding. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to Mountain Bike Riding. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities MUST HAVE CURRENT BICYCLE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING ACCREDITATION. To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement Mountain Bike Riding Programs. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for mountain Bike Riding. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities ANY GROUP LEADER or VISITING STAFF RUNNING MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING WITHOUT BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION Inc. STAFF SUPPORT MUST HAVE CURRENT BICYCLE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING ACCREDITATION. The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Mountain Bike Riding Program. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff

45 Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Mountain Bikes 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Helmets All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Pumps & Bike Tools Water Bottles Water Water Safety Briefing & Check Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response All riders MUST follow all instructions AT ALL TIMES NO Mountain Bike Riding Program will commence with a Mountain Bike Safety Check While it is understood that the group may separate over a distance ride the front riders will regularly be stopping to wait for the slower riders Do not ride off the tracks AT ANY TIME There is always a LEAD RIDER & a WHIP RIDER in every Mountain Bike Riding Group NO ONE is to ride in front of the Lead Rider & NO-ONE is to ride behind the Whip Rider If you need a rest, food, water or to tie up your shoe lace let the Leader know & we will stop the entire group On distance Mountain Bike Rides there will be a Swag Wagon available The Lead Rider, Whip Rider & Swag Wagon Driver will have constant Walkie Talkie Communication All riders MUST Ride in Control at ALL TIMES DO NOT Skid, Mono, Endo or perform any other BMX Tricks DO NOT disturb others who are engaged in the Activity IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading Initiative Games through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with Mountain Bike Riding Familiar with the Mountain Bike Riding Activity Safety Briefing Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for Mountain Bike Riding Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Practices throughout every Mountain Bike Riding Program These include but are not limited to:- If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave the Mountain Bike Riding Route and / or Area better than you found it Always ride on the tracks and established paths Keep the noise to a minimum

46 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Wombat State Forest The Imagination Trail Back Creek Walking Track NIGHT WALK Night Walk Locations Night Walk Descriptions The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD) identifies Bushwalking as a specialised activity therefore Night Walks are also in the same classification. All Night Walks conducted by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff follow clearly defined paths. A lot of the Night Walk Routes are along narrow water races or narrow Walking Tracks. Sections of the Night Walk Routes follow 4WD tracks. Most of the Night Walk Routes are loops starting & finishing at the same destination. Night Walks are not weather dependent however in periods of high fire danger or rough, wet weather groups are advised to select another activity. Age Suitability All ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:8 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on any Night Walk) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing Night Walks. They are confident of their own ability and fitness to complete the walk. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in search, rescue and Emergency Procedures appropriate to the level of all Night Walks implemented at the Centre. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies of all Night Walks implemented at the Centre including, but not limited to:- Start & Finish Destinations Escape Routes Water Points Campsites Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for each Night Walk implemented at the Centre Group Leaders Experience Must be confident of their ability and fitness to complete the walk. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Fitness level to complete the Night Walk Route selected.

47 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the selected walk is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently guide the selected Night Walk. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for a Night Walk. Ensuring the group remains in verbal contact and that a lead and whip are appointed. Familiarization with the route. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures, and instruction in procedures to be followed if participants become lost. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all rest stops, at the destination and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Notifying Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff at the commencement and end of their Bushwalk if they are leading the Night Walk without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff assistance. Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Night Walk. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the walk without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; Route finding; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Assessing slow or injured campers; and Adhering to the safety rules.

48 Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Glow Sticks 1 st Aid Kit Torches Torches Whistles All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Torches Water Water Maps Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Glow Sticks are issued to everyone different colours for Students & Staff Throughout the Night Walk the group is regularly stopped & everyone is asked to place their Glow Sticks on their heads to safely & accurately to a Head Count without shining Touches in people s eyes Whistles are issued to everyone in the group If you get lost you:- STOP SIT DOWN BLOW YOUR WHISTLE 3 TIMES LISTEN FOR A RESPONSE FROM A STAFF MEMBER BLOW YOUR WHISTLE 3 TIMES LISTEN REPEAT THIS UNTIL A STAFF MEMBER FINDS YOU DO NOT MOVE UNLESS YOU ARE INSTRUCTED BY A STAFF MEMBER Do not walk off the Tracks. Due to the Gold History of the Blackwood Area it is very unsafe to walk of the tracks in Blackwood There is always a LEADER & a WHIP in every Night Walk Group NO ONE is to walk in front of the Leader & NO-ONE is to walk behind the Whip If you need a rest, food, water or to tie up your shoe lace let the Leader know & we will stop the entire group IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES

49 Activity Notes Anyone Leading a Night Walk through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Night Walk Route ie Have walked the route a minimum of 3 times Familiar with Escape Routes Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Whistles MUST BE issued to every walker students & staff Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for a Night Walk Experience Issue Wet Weather Jackets if required Ensure the selected walk is appropriate to the fitness levels of the entire group students & staff Keep the group together at all times throughout the walk Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Bushwalking Practices throughout every Night Walk Experience These include but are not limited to:- Pack to minimise rubbish Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave Night Walk Routes & visited sites better than you found them Always walk on the tracks and established paths Maps used at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. MAP TRENTHAM TRENTHAM Map No S Scale 1 : 25,000 1 : 50,000 Edition 1st (1994) 1st (2007) Contour Intervals 10 m 10 or 20 m Suggested Blackwood Night Walk & Ratings Walk Start Location Distance Track Rating Back Creek Track BSSOEC Wombat State Forest Up to 2km Water Races / 4WD Medium

50 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. ROGAINING Rogaining Locations The School Accommodation Site The Residence Accommodation Site The Tent Shelter Accommodation Site The Streets of the Township of Blackwood Rogaining Descriptions The Accommodation Site Rogaining Courses are used to help students familiarise themselves with their Accommodation Site and its boundaries All Town Rogaining Courses conducted at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff follow clearly defined paths As you complete Town Rogaining Course there is a series of questions to answer Town Rogaining Courses can be completed by:- Walking; or Mountain Bike Riding Age Suitability All ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:10 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on any Rogaine Course) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing the Rogaining Courses. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Rogaining. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Rogaining. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing Rogaining including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Rigorous Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Rogaining. Outdoor Group Leaders Experience Must be confident of their ability and fitness to complete the Rogaining Course. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Fitness level to complete the selected walking or cycling Rogaining Course. Group Activity Involving Navigation & Endurance

51 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the selected walk is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently guide the selected Rogaining Course. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for a Rogaine. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures, and instruction in procedures to be followed if participants become lost. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all rest stops, at the destination and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Notifying Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff at the commencement and end of their Rogaine if they are leading the Rogaining Course without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff assistance. Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Rogaine. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Rogaining Course without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; Route finding; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Assessing slow or injured campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff

52 Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Rogaining Instructions 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Pen & Answer Sheets All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Water Water Water Maps Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Have FUN Do not walk off the Tracks Keep the Group together at all times during Township Rogaines If you need a rest, food, water or to tie up your shoe lace let the Leader know & we will stop the entire group IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading a Rogaining Course through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Rogaining Course Familiar with Escape Routes Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the selected Rogaining Course Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Bushwalking Practices throughout every Rogaining Experience These include but are not limited to:- Pack to minimise rubbish Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave Rogaining Routes & visited sites better than you found them Always walk on the tracks and established paths

53 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. The Imagination Trail The Orienteering Hill ORIENTEERING Orienteering Locations Orienteering Descriptions Orienteering is an Activity designed to help students find their way in the Bush Orienteering highlights the basics of reading a compass Orienteering is completed in a Bush Environment Orienteering involves walking Cross Country & off tracks in a very safe Area Orienteering can be done:- During the Day; or At Night where the students search for Reflective Markers Age Suitability All ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:10 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on any Orienteering Course) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing the Orienteering Courses. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Orienteering. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Orienteering. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing Orienteering including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Orienteering. Group Leaders Experience Must be confident of their ability and fitness to complete the Orienteering Course. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Fitness level to complete the selected Orienteering Course.

54 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement the selected Orienteering Course. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for Orienteering. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures, and instruction in procedures to be followed if participants become lost. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all rest stops, at the destination and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after Orienteering. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; Route finding; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Assessing slow or injured campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Participant Responsibilities Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Orienteer Instructions 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Pen & Answer Sheets All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Water Water Water Compasses & Folders Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate

55 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Have FUN NEVER RUN IN THE BUSH Keep the Group together at all times Walk slowly, it is NOT a race If you need a rest, food, water or to tie up your shoe lace let the Leader know & we will stop the entire group IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading an Orienteering Course through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Orienteering Course Familiar with Escape Routes Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Advise students to:- Take their bearings while standing next to the Marker; Always count their paces; Check their bearings before they start; and Always follow their bearings NOT what they can see Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for the selected Rogaining Course Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group throughout the walk Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Bushwalking Practices throughout every Orienteering Experience These include but are not limited to:- Pack to minimise rubbish Don t burn or bury rubbish If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave the Orienteering Courses & visited sites better than you found them Always walk on the tracks and established paths

56 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. THE IMAGINATION TRAIL The Imagination Trail Location Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Imagination Trail The Imagination Trail Description The Imagination Trail is a 720 metre Activity Trail at the Centre Along the Trail there are 10 Activity Huts where the students can participate in s series of different activities, which include but are not limited to:- Leadership Activities Initiative Activities Wacky s Initiative Challenge Environmental Activities Frisbee Golf Mountain Bike Riding Wheelchair Orienteering It is called The Imagination Trail as the activities that can be provided of the Trail are only limited by your Imagination The Imagination Trail gives everyone greater access to a larger variety of activities offered at the Centre Age Suitability IMAGINATION TRAIL ACTIVITIES AGE SUITABILITY STAFF RATIOS Leadership Activities year old 1 : 6 Wacky s Initiative Challenge All Ages 1 : 10 Environmental Activities All Ages 1 : 10 Frisbee Golf All Ages 1 : 10 Mountain Bike Riding year old RIDERS 1 : 6 Wheelchair Orienteering All Ages 1 : 10 Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing all Activities conducted on The Imagination Trail. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement all Imagination Trail Activities. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in the Activities run on The imagination Trail. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing Activities on The imagination Trail including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for implementing Activities on The Imagination Trail.

57 Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in the Activities being presented to them while on The Imagination Trail. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to all Imagination Trail Activities. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement Activities on The Imagination Trail. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing Activities on The Imagination Trail. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all times and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after The Imagination Trail Activities. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Activity without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; The supervision and behaviour of campers; and Adhering to the safety rules.

58 Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Safety Assessment 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Set Up Activities All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Full Supervision Water Water Water Safety Briefing Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Have FUN The Imagination Trail Activities are CHALLENGE by CHOICE Activities:- If you choose not to participate in an Imagination Trail Activity that s OK If you choose to stop participating half way through an Imagination Trail Activity that s OK You DO NOT Run You DO NOT Jump off any of The Imagination Trail Activities you step off YOU MUST help other people during The Imagination Trail Activities which may include SPOTTING SPOTTERS are:- Your safety support who ensure you are safe during the Activities Walking Sideways along the Low Ropes Element Moving with their hands up, palms open, at the shoulder height of the participant Ready to assist the participant to regain balance or step off the Element Focused only on the participant Standing in front & behind the participant keeping the participant in the middle at all times Encouraging the participant to do their best NOT FINISHED UNTIL THE PARTICIPANT HAS STEPPED OFF THE ELEMENT PARTICIPANTS CAN hold on to the SPOTTERS hands, or shoulders for extra support, assistance & balance. If a participant loses balance the SPOTTERS:- Gently help the participant to regain their balance and resume the Low Ropes Element; or Gently help the participant step off and safely remove themselves from the Low Ropes Element. SPOTTERS DO THROW THE PARTICIPANT BACK ON THE LOW ROPES ELEMENT; and SPOTTERS DO NOT STEP AWAY FROM THE PARTICIPANT AT ANY STAGE ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE LOSING THEIR BALANCE DO NOT disturb others who are engaged in the Activity IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES

59 Activity Notes The following Imagination Trail Activities can only be implemented by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc Staff Members: Leadership Activities Initiative Activities Mountain Bike Riding Under the full direction of Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff the Group Leader & Visiting Staff may be requested or able to implement the following Imagination Trail Activities:- Environmental Activities Frisbee Golf Wheelchair Orienteering Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc Staff MUST BE:- Familiar with all The Imagination Trail Activities Familiar with all The Imagination Trail Activity Safety Briefings Familiar with the set up & pack up of all The Imagination Trail Activities Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for all The Imagination Trail Activities Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group The Imagination Trail Activities LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Leadership Activity Set Up Pack Up Spiders Web Hook Web Carabiners onto Eyelets in Holes Unhook Carabiners from the Holes Roll old carpet out under Spiders Web Roll up the Carpet Punctured Bucket Prepare buckets of Water & Cups Pack Up Buckets & Cups Whale Watch Clear & Concise Instructions Trail of Trust Hand Out Blindfolds Collect & Pack Up Blindfolds Toxic Waste Set the Toxic Waste Ball Depth in the Bucket Pack Up Toxic Waste Bucket & Balls Place the empty Bucket in other Activity Hut Teamwork Walk Place Trolley out ready for use Pack up Trolleys Island Escape Place Blocks on set marker & check distances Pack up Blocks Place Planks near the start of the Activity Pack up Planks The Wall Lock ladder into the side of The Wall Remove & lock up the Ladder Place mattresses at the bottom of The Wall Remove & lock up the Mattresses The Tyre Post Clear & Concise Instructions The Tyre Bridge Clear & Concise Instructions Replace Tyres onto Poles

60 WACKY S INITIATIVE CHALLENGE INITIATIVE ACTIVITIES Initiative Activities Set Up Pack Up Under or Over Hook Bungee Cords onto Eyelets in Holes Remove Bungee Cords Roll old carpet out under Spiders Web Roll up the Carpet Hurdles Place Hurdles on Poles Remove Hurdles from the Poles Mouse Trap Issue Students with one PVC Pipe each Pack up PVC Pipes Have golf balls ready to roll through PVC Pipes Pack up Golf Balls All Screwed Up Set Up length of All Thread Pack Up All Thread Issue students with 1 Metal Nut each Pack up Nuts Up, Up & Roll Over Place Steel Pole through the Cable Drum Remove Pole with Cable Drum from Posts Place Steel Pole with Cable Drum onto Posts Pack Up Steel Pole & Cable Drum Hole In One Clear & Concise Instructions Up & Over Place Steel Pole onto Posts Remove Steel Pole from the Posts Key Punch Place Numbered Discs into the Activity Area Pack Up Numbered Discs Group Skipping Clear & Concise Instructions Pack Up Team Skipping Rope Issue Students with a Team Skipping Rope Driving Spool Place Large Cable Drum onto the Trail Remove Large Cable Drum from the Trail Place long Steel Pole through the Cable Drum Remove & Pack Up Steel Pole Tyre Stepping Stones Clear & Concise Instructions Replace Tyres onto Poles MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Set Up Pack Up Issue Students with Helmets & ensure Helmets Fit Pack Up Helmets Issue Students with an appropriate size Mountain Bike Clear & return Mountain Bikes Do a pre-ride safety check with students on each Bike Get Coloured Domes ready for Cycling Skills Pack Up Coloured Domes Very Clear & Concise Instructions ALWAYS RIDE ANTI CLOCKWISE LEAD BY EXAMPLE AT ALL TIMES Set Up Issue Students with Frisbees Use the Frisbee Golf Driving Range to Practice Issue Students with Score Cards & Pens / Pencils Clear & Concise Instructions FRISBEE GOLF Pack Up Pack Up Frisbees Pack Up Pens / Pencils ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES & WHEELCHAIR ORIENTEERING Set Up Pack Up Set Up required Activity Equipment in each Activity Hut Pack Up Activity Equipment Clear & Concise Instructions Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Practices throughout every Imagination Trail Activity These include but are not limited to:- If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals Leave The Imagination Trail better than you found it Always walk on The Imagination Trail tracks and established paths Keep the noise to a minimum

61 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. YABBYING Yabbying Locations Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Yabby Dam Shaw s Lake Yabbying Descriptions Yabbying is a great Activity to introduce the students to the safety of Fishing Yabbying also gives the students an experience they may not have an opportunity for in their family life Yabbying is a great relaxing Activity Age Suitability All ages. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:6 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff always accompany Yabbying Activities) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in preparing, implementing, leading and reviewing Yabbying Activities. They are confident of their own experience & ability to safely implement Yabbying. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in Yabbying. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies involved in implementing Yabbying including, but not limited to:- Equipment required Students causing problems during the activity Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for Yabbying. Group Leaders Experience Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities around water. Student Participant Experience Ability & Willingness to safely be involved in the Activity of Yabbying. Awareness of others and safety guidelines relating to Yabbying.

62 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the Activity is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently implement Yabbying as an Activity. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing Yabbying. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures and instructions to be followed. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all rest stops, at the destination and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after Yabbying. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; Route finding; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Assessing slow or injured campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Participant Responsibilities Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Yabbying Equipment 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Throw Bag & Yabby Nets All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Yabby Bait Water Water Yabby Scoop Nets Appropriate Clothing Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate

63 First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea. Safety Briefing & Emergency Response Have FUN NEVER RUN AROUND THE YABBY DAM DO NOT ENTER THE YABBY DAM AREA WITHOUT A STAFF MEMBER UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO ENTER THE YABBY DAM YABBYING IS CATCH & RELEASE YOU DO NOT COOK THE YABBIES DO NOT PICK UP THE YABBIES UNLESS:- YOU HAVE BEEN SHOWN BY A STAFF MEMBER HOW TO SAFETY PICK UP A YABBY; and YOU ARE BEING FULLY SUPERVISED BY A STAFF MEMBER IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EVERYONE MUST STOP AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Inc. STAFF / GROUP LEADER / EMERGENCY SERVICES Activity Notes Anyone Leading Yabbying through Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc MUST BE:- Familiar with the Yabby Dam Area & Yabbying as an Activity Familiar with Emergency & Risk Management Plans Currently 1 st Aid Level 2 Qualified Everyone MUST BE checked to ensure they have appropriate gear for Yabbying Constantly check the health and wellbeing of all members of the group Environmental Considerations Groups MUST implement Minimal Impact Bushwalking Practices throughout their Yabbying Experience These include but are not limited to:- Pack to minimise rubbish Don t burn or bury rubbish Don t throw rubbish into the Dam If you carried it in, you carry it out Don t feed or leave food for the animals (except the Yabbies) Leave the Yabby Dam Area better than you found them it Always walk on the designated tracks and jetties in the Yabby Dam Area

64 Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. DUKE of EDINBURGH EXPEDITIONS Wombat State Forest Lerderderg State Forest Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Locations Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Descriptions Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor education Centre Inc. is an ideal location for Schools to safely & successfully implement Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions. At the moment all Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions conducted at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. involve participation in the Activity of Bushwalking. However, that does not exclude other Outdoor Adventure Activity Expeditions in the Future. ie Cycling The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD) identifies Bushwalking as a specialised activity. All Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions conducted by Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff follow clearly defined paths. A lot of the walks are along narrow water races high above the Lerderderg River. Some Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions access 4WD tracks. A lot of the walks cross many walking and 4WD Tracks & Roads. Most of the Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions are loops starting & finishing at the same destination. Some Expeditions require a vehicle shuttle prior as they start & finish at different destinations. Carrying of water and snacks on all Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions is essential Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions are not weather dependent however in periods of high fire danger or rough, wet weather groups are advised to select another activity. Age Suitability year olds. The Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions offered at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. can be designed & catered to the Experience of the Students offering Group Leaders the opportunity to choose age & fitness appropriate Expeditions for their Groups. Staff Ratio (Remember Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff cannot be considered as part of your Staff : Student Ratio at any stage during your Blackwood Experience.) 1:6 - leaders/teachers/adults to campers (a minimum of 2 Visiting Staff must be on Duke Expedition) Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Experience Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have previous experience in leading walking groups through the Wombat & Lerderderg State Forests and implementing Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions. They are confident of their own ability and fitness to complete the walk. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff have experience in search, rescue and Emergency Procedures appropriate to the level of all Bushwalks implemented at the Centre. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff are aware of the intricacies of all Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions implemented at the Centre including, but not limited to:-

65 Start & Finish Destinations Escape Routes Water Points Campsites Risk Management & Emergency Procedures All other Logistical requirements for each Duke of Edinburgh Expedition implemented at the Centre Group Leaders Experience Must be confident of their ability and fitness to complete the walk. Must have previous experience in supervising groups in outdoor recreation activities. Student Participant Experience Fitness level to complete the walk selected. Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Responsibilities To ensure the selected Expedition is appropriate for the age, ability & experience of the visiting students. To safely & confidently guide the selected Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Take responsibility for the technical and related safety of participants engaged in the activity. Confirming Weather conditions with Group Leaders prior to preparing for a Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Ensuring the group remains in verbal contact and that a lead and whip are appointed. Familiarization with the route. Briefing participants about the nature and purpose of the activity, about potential hazards and appropriate safety procedures, and instruction in procedures to be followed if participants become lost. Group Leaders Responsibilities The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and behaviour of campers on the activity, at all rest stops, at the destination and for first aid. Assessing first aid requirements, identifying campers at risk e.g. asthma and appointing the first aider Notifying Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff at the commencement and end of their Bushwalk if they are leading the walk without Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff assistance. Informing other Visiting Staff of their roles in the behaviour, supervision and instruction of campers. Monitoring the welfare and fitness of Campers and other Visiting Staff. Checking the suitability of clothing and equipment carried by Campers and other Visiting Staff. Undertaking a head count prior to, during and after the Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Implementing sun safe strategies for all Campers & Visiting Staff. Recording all incidents including near misses on the Incident Notification Form and / or patient Care Report and advising the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre inc. Staff and their School Principals. Assuming all Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Responsibilities as listed above if leading the Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff support.

66 Visiting Staff Responsibilities To carry out tasks as directed by the Group Leader and / or Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff. These may include but are not limited to:- Monitoring the welfare and fitness of campers; Assisting the Group Leader and Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff; First aid responsibility; Route finding; The supervision and behaviour of campers; Assessing slow or injured campers; and Adhering to the safety rules. Participant Responsibilities Adhering to the safety rules and directions of:- Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Safety Equipment, Inventory & Clothing Requirements Blackwood Staff Group Leader Visiting Staff Participants Whistles 1 st Aid Kit Sunscreen Hats Emergency Vehicle All Medical Details Snacks Appropriate Clothing Wet Weather Coats Water Water Water Maps Tents Personal Camping Gear Sleeping Bags Compasses Backpacks Appropriate Clothing Personal Camping Gear Firewood Expedition Food Solid Footwear Solid Footwear Personal Camping Gear Sleeping Mats EPIRB Trangias / Stoves Water Personal Camping Gear Personal Food Appropriate Clothing Solid Footwear Solid Footwear Everyone should wear solid footwear at all times eg. sandshoes/runners Thongs, Sandals & Gumboots are NOT appropriate First Aid Requirements The Group Leader MUST carry a first aid kit at all times. There MUST be a qualified first aider within the visiting staff not necessarily the Group Leader. Insect repellent and stingoes is a good idea.