Outdoor Educators’ Association of South Australia

The Outdoor Educators Association of South Australia (OEASA) is the peak body representing Outdoor Education in South Australia.

OEASA aims to:

• Promote the development of Outdoor Education in South Australia
• Represent Outdoor Educators on issues and matters concerning the use of the outdoors
• Maintain the professional development of personnel working in the area of Outdoor Education
• Maintain, support and develop the role of Outdoor Educators in South Australia
• Promote the professional interchange of information between members and other related organisations through conferences, meetings, seminars and publications
• Promote a philosophy of environmental awareness, preservation, conservation and positive attitudes towards the use of the outdoor environment
• Act in an advisory capacity to the community, government and non-government agencies.

OEASA supports the following national ethical guidelines for outdoor educators:

• The Outdoor Educator will fulfil his/her duty of care
• The Outdoor Educator will provide a supportive and appropriate learning environment
• The Outdoor Educator will develop his/her professionalism
• The Outdoor Educator will ensure his/her practice is culturally and environmentally sensitive.

Membership

All South Australian educators involved in outdoor education are invited to join OEASA.

OEASA offers basic membership, full individual membership and school/corporate/organisation membership.

Membership benefits include:

• e-News updates
• Outdoor News (four per year)
• Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education (two per year)
• Professional development support
• Member discounts
• Affiliation to other State Associations via the Outdoor Council of Australia and Outdoor Education Australia