OI NEWS

  • A sense of space for Singaporean Leaders

    18/05/2023

    Western Australia’s Southwest region turned on perfect conditions for our recent group of specialist Leaders from Singapore. Highlights for these international guests included exploring Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park with its world-class coastline, Cape to Cape track and Boranup Forrest, to name a few. With around 1 person per Km2 vs Singapore’s 8,000 per Km2, Western Australia […]

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  • New Team Member: Welcome Rob McSporran

    05/05/2023

      Outback Initiatives welcomes Alumni participant Rob McSporran to the team. Having experienced the Kimberley Leadership Program for himself in 2017, Rob has remained in regular contact with Outback Initiatives supporting multiple programs on the ground in both Tasmania and Western Australia for both local and International groups. Rob now joins the team to further […]

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  • Fiennes Leadership Challenge Open

    10/04/2023

    Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Outback Initiatives have teamed up to provide young people an exciting opportunity to develop crucial leadership skills through an adventure experience in the Australian Outback. Applications are now open for only 24 places on the inaugural 19 day leadership program in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. If you are passionate […]

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  • Kimberley Leadership Adventure – What to expect.

    17/01/2023

    Wondering how to take your leadership to the next level? Are you stuck and need clarity around the roadblocks in your life? Transitioning to retirement or a new role? Love your job, hate your boss? Looking for a challenge? The Kimberley Leadership Program delivers one thing for certain for all our participants: CLARITY. Clarity on: […]

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  • OUTBACK HAS TEAMED UP WITH ZUBERANT LIFE – 4 DAY RETREAT FOR WOMEN

    16/02/2021

    Outback has proudly teamed up with Ian Jones of Zuberant Life to offer a fantastic opportunity for women to reconnect with themselves in the beautiful Margaret River region. This is Outback and Zuberant’s first joint event and we’re really looking forward to getting out bush again. If you’re 45-65 and looking for a bit of […]

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  • 2021 – AND WE’RE BACK IN ACTION

    15/12/2020

    Well what a year it’s been. Who could have predicted what was going to happen and the effect it would have on our lives. To be honest, it’s been a challenging year for a company that provides outdoor experiences for groups of people … when you weren’t allowed to congregate in groups of people… I […]

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  • David Suzuki – possible to reset society?

    09/04/2020

    I’ve always loved David Suzuki. His short, well-written piece is hopeful of humanity developing a new way of seeing the world in ‘life after virus’. Less consumerism. More focus on values. I wonder how many people out there are seeing this situation as opportunity to ‘reset’. Sure, it’s not been our choice – it’s like […]

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  • WHY WE’RE NOT DOING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS….

    09/04/2020

    For over 26 years we’ve been taking people away from the noise and bustle of everyday life into the outback and outdoors as part of our leadership and team development programs. We even take your phones so you can concentrate on what you’re doing AT THAT MOMENT (that’s how serious and committed we are to […]

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  • 2019 Kimberley Program – Fantastic Outcomes

    19/06/2019

    Just thought we would add a few photos from the 2019 Kimberley Leadership Adventure to whet your appetite for the 2020 program…

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  • 2020 OUTDOOR FACILITATORS COURSE OPEN FOR ENROLMENTS

    19/06/2019

    We’re pleased to announce the next Outdoors Facilitators Course – February 3 – 7 2020 in the Perth/Margaret River region. It would be helpful if you’ve completed an Outback Initiatives experiential leadership or team development program before you apply for the above course. This will ensure you are fully aware of the Outback process, methodology […]

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2020 OUTDOOR FACILITATORS COURSE OPEN FOR ENROLMENTS

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