Programs

Our Programs

Our unique outdoor experiences combine adventure with personal and professional development, creating a life-changing experience that will awaken your passion and renew your drive to succeed.

OUR PROGRAMS

Our programs are designed to give you a physically challenging, intellectually stimulating and emotionally rewarding experience that changes how you see yourself and engage with others. You will gain an understanding of who you are, what has held you back, and how to leverage your strengths to fulfil your goals.

Your journey begins in one of many stunning and remote locations throughout Australia and your days will be filled with discovery activities that delight and challenge the senses. You come to know people from diverse backgrounds on a level deeper than you thought possible for such as short period of time. Together, you will make the transformation from guarded strangers to a trusted team with confident leadership skills and a new-found respect for each person’s potential.

INDIVIDUAL OUTCOMES

Understand how your leadership style impacts others
Learn how to effectively manage conflict
Make decisions in ambiguous situations
Develop resilience and adapt to changing circumstances
Learn how to influence others authentically and with integrity
Manage morale and team cohesion under pressure
Harness diversity to increase effectiveness
Learn how to create highly successful and motivated teams
Gain CLARITY on where you are now in order to work out how to get where you want to be

THE OUTBACK INITIATIVES PROCESS

Our programs for solo participants are generally for groups of 14-28. For the majority of the program, you will be divided into smaller teams of 6-8. Each team is led by a facilitator experienced in leadership development and team building.

Through consequence-based activities, teams learn the practical aspects of working with and leading people, as well as making decisions with limited time, information and resources. Every activity is followed by a debrief that addresses lessons learned and opportunities for improvement. Every individual completes a behavioural profile assessment and personal action plan to evaluate their own strengths, weaknesses and how they perform under pressure.

Typical physical group activities include walking, abseiling, caving and kayaking. We encourage participation in all physical activities, though it is “challenge by choice.” Arrangements can be made to accommodate special needs, such special dietary restrictions and medical conditions. You will be in safe environments and accompanied by experienced staff trained in senior and mental health first aid at all times.

Still have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

We attract clients from all over the world because our all-inclusive programs delivers tremendous value and incredible results. Your investment is fully tax deductible and inclusive of all meals, accommodation, transport, activities, permits and site licenses, as well as the following:

PROGRAM DELIVERABLES	3-4 DAYS	5-7 DAYS	8-12 DAYS
Behavioural Profile Assessment	●	●	●
Leadership Program Course Book	●	●	●
Leadership Program Activities & Debriefs	●	●	●
360 Team Feedback Session	●	●	●
Personal Action Plan	●	●	●
Individual Coaching Sessions		●	●
Work Session: Building Resilience		●	●
Ethical Leadership Skills (Ethical Leadership Program includes 5 day experiential, 2 x 3 day workshops)		●
Fiennes Leadership Challenge – Mentoring			●
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	3-4 DAYS	5-7 DAYS	8-12 DAYS
Abseiling	●	●	●
Caving	●	●	●
Navigation	●	●	●
Kayaking or Canoeing		●	●
Hiking and Trekking		●	●

The Murray Mouth, RegionLimestone Coast South Australia Tourism SA
Bar-tailed Godwits, Coorong National Park Limestone Coast, South Australia Tourism SA
Lamington National Park Tourism and Events Queensland Image Library
Mimbi Caves, Fitzroy Crossing, Kimberley Tourism Western Australia
Gwion Gwion Aboriginal rock art display, Kimberley Coastline Tourism Western Australia
Redgate Beach, Margaret River Tourism Western Australia
Hamersley Gorge, Karijini National Park Tourism Western Australia
Bicentennial Tree in Warren National Park, Pemberton Tourism Western Australia
Karri Forest, Southern Forests, Pemberton Tourism Western Australia
Sturt’s desert pea, Marble Bar, Pilbara Tourism Western Australia
Cockburn Range, El Questro, East Kimberley Tourism Western Australia
South West cave, Margaret River Tourism Western Australia
Cockburn Range, El Questro, East Kimberley Tourism Western Australia
Greens Pool, William Bay National Park, Denmark Tourism Western Australia
Cape Peron, Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay World Heritage Area Tourism Western Australia
Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay World Heritage Area Tourism Western Australia
Bottle Bay, Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay World Heritage Area Tourism Western Australia
Mary River floodplains, Darwin & Surrounds Steve Strike, Tourism NT
Snappy gum tree in spinifex, Pilbara Tourism Western Australia
Adelaide River, Kakadu Shaana McNaught, Tourism NT
Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range National Park Tourism Western Australia
Fern detail. Ada, Taylor; Destination NSW www.visitnsw.com
William Bay National Park, Denmark Tourism Western Australia
Kosciuszko National Park, Snowy Mountains. Paul Sinclair; Destination NSW http://www.visitnsw.com/des- tinations/snowy-mountains/ kosciuszko-national-park
Kosciuszko National Park, Snowy Mountains. Paul Sinclair; Destination NSW http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/snowy-mountains/ kosciuszko-national-park
Kosciuszko National Park, Snowy Mountains. Paul Sinclair; Destination NSW Paul Sinclair; Destination NSW http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/snowy-mountains/ kosciuszko-national-park
Reed Lookout -The Balconies Grampians National Park, The Grampians, Tourism Victoria. Robert Blackburn, Tourism Victoria
The magnificent Carr Boyd Mountains
Abseiling down a 50 meter cliff and smiling!
Trekking through the Kimberleys
Sunset colours at Lake Argyle
Discovering natural rock formations in the gorges of the Kimberleys
Consequence-based activities that help participants work together as a team
In the outback, you come face to face with all kinds of wildlife!
Discovering the natural beauty of ancient rock formations
A vista from the Cape to Cape
The beauty of where the bush meets the sea
It’s funny how you can find yourself when you’re lost…in the beautiful Boranup Forest
Pausing for self-reflection
Abseiling off Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs in Margaret River region
Kayaking on the Blackwood River in Margaret River
Cullen 2013 Discussing vision and values in the bush
Overcoming fear of height during an abseil lesson
You will be blindfolded…but you will have fun!
Lifelong friendships in the making!
Join our OI work family!
5 facilitators and a group of 30 on a 10 day program in the beautiful East Kimberley
Leading a team down a 60m abseil at Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs
Today's office
OI crew spending time with local operators in the Kimberley
The Gurkhas presenting our head facilitator with a gift at the end of a program
Facilitator leading an activity debrief
Founder Colin Hendrie running an activity briefing
Teams coming together for a group activity during Consolidation phase
Leading an abseil in Gippsland
Facilitator all smiles even after a 15 hour day!
Exploring some of the oldest caves in Australia
Lifelong friendships

Testimonials

"It was a pivotal, life changing time..."
DON GORDON, PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR, GUMALA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Read More
"I never saw myself as a leader, that has changed."
JO SAUNDERS, BUSINESS OWNER Read More
"I came home feeling more empowered, aware of my impact on others....."
MARNIE KLEIN, EXECUTIVE COACH Read More
"Without any hesitation I will say that it was by far the most rewarding experience in a very, very long time."
MARJOLEIN TOWLER, CHAIR, WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY WA Read More
"I’ve just returned from an experiential leadership program run in the Kimberley region in Western Australia where I learnt more about leadership in ten days than I have in ten years."
MEGAN MCCRACKEN, CHAIR OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN OPERATIONS Read More
"...we left three days later a stronger, more united and better equipped team."
JESSICA KARLSSON, CEO, CAHOOTS Read More
"Who knew 10 days would change the way I think about every person and task in my life to date!"
ALEXA HEARN, MARKETING OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR, AUCTIONS PLUS Read More
"One week ago I finished the best leadership course that I have ever experienced."
DR STEPHAN LUND, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WANSLEA Read More
"Staff.....return with greater self-awareness, enthusiasm, confidence and gratitude"
KATHY HOUGH – CEO, FAR NORTH Read More
"I didn’t realise that a part of me would change over the next ten days..."
PETER HILL- RETIRED BRITISH ARMY OFFICER Read More