About OEASA

The Outdoor Educators’ Association of South Australia has as its aims:

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

The Outdoor Educators’ Association of South Australia supports the following national ethical guidelines for outdoor educators:

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