Is the Australian natural environment a risky place?
Any field trip conducted in a natural environment by Halls Outdoor Education has an inherent degree of risk that we need to be respectful of. Halls Outdoor Education cannot conduct a field trip that is entirely risk free and totally safe. That, by definition, is impossible. However, we as participating students and staff are able to minimise the amount of risk we expose ourselves to in the field by being appropriately prepared and aware of common dangers and how to avoid them. The following information is by no means meant to be a definitive list of all possible ways in which we can expose ourselves to potential dangers, but rather a list of common issues we have dealt with throughout the history of the program which have a direct impact upon the safety of students. We ask that all students take the time to read the following information and contact us if you have any further questions. Being Prepared Many issues we deal with whilst in the field in relation to student safety are a dire
