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Ben LovellSenior Manager
The Outdoor Education Group
The beginning...MGS 0m above sea level
The beginning…
Coach to Mt Beauty
Mt Bogong as seen from Mt Beauty
Mt Bogong and the High Plains in late October
Snow Shoe on the High Plains
Wallace's Hut – oldest on the High Plains 1889
Shoes & Poles used
Difficult conditions can be experienced
Snow camping up near Kelly’s Hut
Australian Alpine Walking Trail – Australia’s premier long-distance walking track. From Walhalla to Canberra 650km
Walking off the High Plains to the river
Safety and Preparation Sessions
Rafting on the Mitta Mitta River
All gear carried on the boats
Problem Solving on the River…
Depending on water levels will depend on craft size
Taylors Crossing at the Mitta Mitta River
Cycle Preparation
Cycle Preparation
Group cycling with students
No packs and fully supported
Fully supported Ride
Personal Solo Time
Transition to Walking
Map reading and navigation
Walking Trail through the Alpine National Park
Food preparation and food drops throughout the program
Group Cooking
Challenging Terrain
Some difficult and challenging terrain
Fun and Games at the campsites
Typical River Crossings
Davies Plain Hut
Snow can hit the area at any time
…which can be lots of fun.
Murray River Crossing at Tom Groggin
Dead Horse Gap – early November
Looking up to the High Country
Kosciuszko High Country
Stunning High Country Scenery
Camping above the treeline
Cootapatamba Hut
Summit Track to Mt Kosciuszko
Summit of Mt Kosciuszko2230m above sea level
Reaching the summit for daybreak.
Amazing views from the top of Australia.
A great journey finally realised
MGS Purpose
“Our purpose is to enable students to look beyond what they think is possible to achieve the unimaginable.”
Who is OEG?• Established in 1984 we are
Australia’s leading provider of Outdoor Education
• 140 staff
• We operate throughout eastern Australia
• We run programs for K – 12 students
• We focus on customised Outdoor Education rather than Outdoor Recreation programs
• Our Mission: To deliver excellence
in Outdoor Education through
partnerships with our clients, in
order to prepare young people for
the personal, social and
environmental challenges in their
lives.
• Values and Aims: We encourage
respect and taking responsibility for
self, others and the natural world.
Groups
• There will be 17 separate groups of approximately 12 students.
• There is a 2 day stagger between each group.
• The first group departs on 19 October 2013, with the final group returning on 23 November 2013.
• Groups will finalised in the coming weeks
Staff• There will be one OEG leader with each
group for the entire program.• There will be MGS representative with each
group for the entire program.• Specialist activity staff will join the groups
at certain points (rafting, cycling, etc).• There will be a number of dedicated
support staff allocated to the program from both OEG and MGS.
Food & Medical Information• Students will be doing all the cooking for the whole
program. OEG will provide lightweight stoves, fuel and some basic cooking utensils.
• The OEG staff on the program are very supportive and will spend time coaching students on how to prepare the food.
• All dietary requirements are taken into account. No Nuts are allowed on program
• All medical information will need to be provided pre-program. Any specific issues will be taken into account during the planning phase.
Clothing & Equipment• All activity specific and safety equipment is provided
(backpacks, tents, waterproofs, bikes, rafts, etc)• All equipment and clothing should be: compact,
lightweight, durable, in good repair and as versatile as possible.
• Sleeping bags will need to be provided by the students.• Sturdy footwear will need to be provided by the
students• There will be specific information session about
clothing and equipment prior in the lead-up phase.
Risk Management• Dedicated Risk Management Department
• Highly trained & suitably experienced Field Staff
• 24 hrs, 7 days a week All Hours Contact system
• Expert Catering Department who can accommodate student and staff dietary needs, including all food allergies - strict no whole nut policy
• Specific Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) document for the program
• Best available communications (sat phone, 3G, UHF, etc)
• Individual Emergency Response Descriptive Document provided for the program
Ben LovellSenior Manager
The Outdoor Education Group