OI NEWS

  • 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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  • Our New Video – Learn Grow LEAD!!

    27/12/2018

    A big thank you to Grady Habib and the team at Sandbox for producing this fantastic short video, showcasing some of the fun we get up to on the job. View here:  

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  • Are you a good listener?

    27/12/2018

    Listening on a deep level is a critical leadership competency. Andre Burki’s blog talks about how leaders should discover the benefits of listening with an open mind, open heart and open will – using ‘multiple brains’.  Read the whole story HERE.

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Are you a good listener?

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  • "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."

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  • "One week ago I finished the best leadership course that I have ever experienced."

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  • "Staff.....return with greater self-awareness,  enthusiasm, confidence and gratitude"

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  • "I didn’t realise that a part of me would change over the next ten days..."

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