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POLLEY, Scott

May 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Earth \ Nature, Education Studies & Teaching, South Australia, Textbooks \ Workbooks \ Guides

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Outdoor And Environmental Education Foundations

Outdoor Environmental Education Foundations is written by experienced teachers and lecturers in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Leadership. This text provides a key foundation for students studying year 11 and/or 12 Outdoor Education, vocational Outdoor Leadership or tertiary Outdoor and Environmental Education and Outdoor Education teaching.

This text can be used by students as a resource to aid their assignments and understanding of Outdoor Environmental Education. Teachers now have a foundation text book to refer students to that is localised, relevant and includes up to date and relevant information to the Australian context.

Key topics include Aboriginal perspectives, environmental pressures, relationships with nature, planning for outdoor journeys, navigation, outdoor activities in the Australian context, risk, responding to emergencies, outdoor leadership and integrating the outdoors in our daily lives.

The text is written in plain language and provides the perfect springboard for students to conduct deeper analysis and thinking about their relationship with themselves, others and the natural world.

About The Authors

Dr Scott Polley has been fortunate to teach Outdoor Education full time since 1996 and casually since 1994 at University of South Australia and from 2026 Adelaide University. He has been a member of OEASA since 1989 when he joined as a student member. Any personal achievements pale against the rewards of seeing students learn, grow, develop, become his colleagues and teachers.

 

Dan Anderson is a tutor in the Education Futures Unit at the University of South Australia. He teaches into a range of Education subjects both practical and theoretical ranging from Outdoor Education to Health Sciences. He is also studying a Master of Research at the University of South Australia exploring how the affective domain acts and is experienced within Outdoor Education contexts. He is passionate about seeing young people connect with and care for the environment.

 

Wayne Enright is Coordinator of Training and Development at Operation Flinders Foundation. He has extensive experience in facilitating learning, developmental and leadership program. His background stretches from corporate leadership programs to adolescents experiencing challenges. He has extensive outdoor activity leadership including guiding the Kokoda Track and holds qualifications in bushwalking and kayaking, and has extensive experience leading a range of other activities. Wayne is author of ‘The Spirit of Adventure Calls – A Compass for Life, Learning & Leadership’ that both celebrates the life of friend and mountaineer Mark Auricht and provides a framework for personal and professional success.

 

Nicholas Glover is a lecturer with over 15 years’ experience in Outdoor Education at the University of South Australia, where he also contributes to the Human Movement program. He takes great enjoyment in sharing time in the outdoors with students, particularly on journeys through the Flinders Ranges or paddling the Coorong. His professional background includes roles in adventure therapy, corporate training, and school-based Outdoor Education, as well as training and assessing with Bushwalking Leadership SA and Paddle Australia. He is also a SAREA rock-climbing guide, and enthusiastic cyclist. He holds degrees in Human Movement and Health Science (Honours) from UniSA, and his research interests include Green Exercise and the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature.

 

Chris Hodgson is retired Outdoor Education, Physical Education and Geography Teacher at Kings Baptist. He is a passionate educator with over 35 years of experience in Outdoor Education and a deep commitment to future educators. His extensive background as an Outdoor Education Teacher, coupled with expertise in adventure activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, and rock climbing, and a Masters in Counselling, provide him with a rich foundation to teach and counsel young people in both an outdoor and counselling setting.

 

Cale Jeynes is a teacher of outdoor education at Craigmore High School. Cale Jeynes designed and now leads the Outdoor Education program at Craigmore High School and within Tailored Learning. He is an advocate for experiential learning, passionate about nature and adventure, and is dedicated to providing equitable opportunity for young people to develop their environmental understanding and have positive outdoor experiences. He has worked with Paddle SA and Operation Flinders, and has an enthusiastic approach to teaching and leading outdoor programs.

Camron Lane is an essential Outdoor Education teacher at St Michael’s College, Paddle Australia Instructor, and Bushwalking Leadership Assessor with 20 years of experience in the field. Camron is currently a SACE moderator for Outdoor Education and is passionate about providing opportunities for all people to experience and learn from natural environments through recreation. A strong advocate for experiential learning, which enables students to flourish in various situations.

 

Dave Rawson has been training people in outdoor activities for over 40 years. His professional career started as a Windsurfing Business Owner and Aquatics Instructor. In 2002 he qualified as a Bushwalking Leader and advanced to become the Principal Trainer and Executive Officer for Bushwalking Leadership South Australia. His experiences include trekking in Nepal, New Zealand, Canada and Europe. He has led groups on Kokoda Trail and extensively in South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. His passion is training people to safely engage in outdoor activities.

 

Andrew Stace has been teaching Outdoor Education in South Australia for over 15 years. During this time, he has been a member of the OEASA Committee and a moderator of the Stage 2 Outdoor Education Course. Andrew has also been involved in developing programs at both Prince Alfred College and Saint Ignatius’ College in recent years. His passion for the outdoors was developed while growing up in the country where time outside on the water or hiking was the norm. Professionally, Andrew has led trips in Australia and in the Himalaya’s and is always looking for the next adventure. Working in pastoral and wellbeing leadership in schools over a number of years has allowed Andrew to combine his passion for student wellbeing and the benefit of time in the outdoors.

 

Nick Sward has been involved leading, teaching and facilitating Outdoor Education experiences in Australia, Europe and the UK for over 25 years. Nick has previously been an OEASA committee member and currently a SACE marker for Outdoor Education. Nick is passionate about providing opportunities for students to learn through real life interactions with their environments, whether that be land based or aquatic.

 

Ben Trewren is the Safety & Quality Manager at Operation Flinders along with his own Adventure-Learning consulting business, The Experiences Project. Ben also delivers Mountain Bike Instructor training for AusCycling and Wilderness First Aid for Survive First Aid. He was the 2018 Terry Lavender Churchill Fellowship Recipient. Ben’s passion is harnessing adventure-based opportunities as practical, hands-on and holistic learning experiences that develops people’s social, emotional, physical and practical capabilities. Ben is a Mountain Bike, Bushwalking and Paddling Instructor, Leave No Trace Trainer, has extensive outdoor leadership experience across Education, Not-for-Profit, Tourism, and Faith sectors and has designed, coordinated and lead
adventure-based programs locally, nationally and abroad. Ben is a past member of the Minister for Environment’s Parks and Wilderness Council, and past Deputy Chair of Outdoor Educator’s Association SA. Ben is also a volunteer with SA Ambulance and the Country Fire Service.

KOVACS, Frank

May 15, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Biography, Memoir, Military, Psychology \ Mental Health, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, South Australia

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Invisible Scars Somalia

 

A true story of an Australian soldier living with the effects of PTSD

Africa, 1984: Al-Shabaab militants succeeded in smuggling weapons and equipment into Somalia from Ethiopia, unimpeded. The US President Ronald Reagan authorised a shadow team of international soldiers to spy on the movement of rebels and arms fl owing into Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital.

An Australian Regular Army soldier, together with two British military personnel, seconded by the US to join a CIA special agent and an Ethiopian female warrior to infi ltrate to Luuq, a rural town and staging area for Al-Shabaab rebels in Central Somalia, on a clandestine mission. Their call sign was ‘Delta One.’ Their secret and urgent mission was to observe the movement of rebel forces, their equipment, and ammunition, then report back directly to Langley. During the mission, the team needed to cover their own tracks in case the proverbial hit the fan.

Staying one step ahead of the rebels was easy, whilst racing against the clock, until the team wound up in a horrendous ambush against superior rebel forces.

For a nation, unaware of the effects combat has on its soldiers, life for the Australian soldier returning from Somalia became harder after discharge, as he battled the complexities of PTSD and alcoholism in civvy street. Haunted by the nightmares of his time in Africa and racked by guilt from driving his wife and family away. He discovers help at the Repatriation General Hospital, Psychiatric Ward 17, in Adelaide, South Australia.

However, there was another enemy at play. The lure of Soldier of Fortune work would set him in action again

JAY, Katie

Apr 14, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Mystery Fiction

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A Murder On The Cards

A seventy-eight year old man is found dead at the back of Glenelg Bridge Club. A bullet hole in the side of his head is just the first of some startling and sometimes ominous intrigues that are presented to Cecilia, the Health Inspector for Glenelg Council.

As an amateur sleuth, and a keen bridge player, Cecilia is not going to let this murder be swept under the carpet.

Her favourite homicide detective, Aldo, is missing in action and her relationship with him seems to be wavering… as well as taking a few hits from the romantic attentions of one of the murder suspects!

A Murder on the Cards follows Cecilia Archer in a new and entertaining adventure in her beloved community – Glenelg.

Katie Jay Mystery Author

About the author

Katie Jay is a successful children’s picture book author who is now writing mystery crime novels.

Spanning over fifty years she has been a keen dog owner, including a pair of naughty dachshunds who feature in her books.

Visit her website to keep up to date with new releases and events: katiejayauthor.com.au

BOULT, Margaret

Apr 3, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, History, Medical, South Australia

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Frontier Medicine

 

Stories of illness and survival in South Australia 1836 – 1856

A journey into the harsh yet hopeful beginnings of South Australia, where survival was a daily battle and resilience shaped the future.

The voices of South Australia’s early settlers resonate through letters and diaries and illuminate their struggles with illness and survival. From the perilous voyage to the challenges of an unfamiliar land, these settlers faced an unrelenting battle against a strange landscape, climate, and diseases.

In 1839, Joseph Warner had grappling with the devastating loss of his wife Mary, who succumbed to illness shortly after their arrival. His diary reveals a man torn between caring for his children, managing a fledgling farmstead, and tending to his ailing wife. Such deeply personal accounts, drawn together in this book, provide vivid insights into the harsh realities of settler life.

Readers will discover how settlers coped with ailments and death, the relentless torment of insects, extremes of weather, and the rudimentary conditions of makeshift camps. The book highlights their medical concerns, their use and belief in doctors, and their resilience in adapting to an unyielding environment.

By bringing these stories to light, this book off ers a compelling exploration of the medical challenges faced by South Australia’s first European settlers. Through their words, it gives readers a chance to connect with the raw and often heartbreaking realities of life almost 200 years ago.

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Margaret Boult is an independent medical historian with a keen interest in the human stories behind historical medical practices. Her work delves into the challenges of nineteenthand twentieth-century medicine, focusing on the experiences of patients, practitioners, and institutions. In 2019, she earned a Master of Philosophy for her thesis Epilepsy in the Lunatic Asylums of South Australia (1853-1913). Combining rigorous research with a storyteller’s touch, Margaret brings fresh perspectives to the intersection of science, health, and the environment. Her background in Botany and medical science informs her exploration of topics ranging from the struggles of early South Australian settlers to the resilience of children aff ected by polio. Through her writing, Margaret invites readers to connect with the past and the enduring human spirit in the face of medical adversity.

CLARKE, Gerry

Mar 24, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Biography, Relationships, South Australia

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My Name is Ryan

 

The Story of Ryan Clarke, A man with Down Syndrome

Told through the eyes of his father, My Name is Ryan is the hopeful and heartwarming story of the transformation of a boy with Down syndrome, into a man with Down syndrome.

We follow Ryan’s journey through adulthood as he faces the daunting challenges of moving into the workforce, finding a home, the inevitable loss of loved ones, and the joy of welcoming new family members and a tribe of nephews and nieces, who know him lovingly as ‘Uncle Barnas’.

This is book two for Gerry Clarke.

Ryan’s Rainbow, first published in 2003, and taking us from Ryan’s birth through to his 18th birthday, is included in this edition.

Together they provide the full picture of Ryan’s life to the age of 40, a life of joy in the heart of a large and loving family.

My Name is Ryan is a celebration not only of Ryan, but of all people with disabilities, their families, their carers, and the community organisations that provide the dedication and support to ensure they live rich and fulfi lling lives.

It removes some of the myths, mysteries and stereotypes that surround raising a child and young adult with a disability and is sure to inspire parents and siblings facing similar challenges.

Ryan’s story will touch your heart, inspire your spirit, and remind you to cherish the profound beauty in the simple everyday moments in life.

My Name is Ryan will make you smile, and then smile again.

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My Name is Ryan is Gerry Clarke’s second published work. Gerry’s first published book was Ryan’s Rainbow, which became a best-seller in South Australia and is incorporated in this book.

After retiring in 2023, Gerry’s primary goal was to complete writing this book in time for Ryan’s 40th birthday in October 2025.

Gerry enjoyed a long and successful career in the public and tertiary sectors, where he was able to use his writing and people skills to good effect. Gerry worked in a variety of human resources, communications, internal culture building and administration roles in the employment, education, health and aged care fields.

Gerry is married to Joyce, and they are proud parents to Matthew (and Shelley), Dale (and Amy), Ryan, Brett (and Rebecca), Patrick (and Kyleigh) and Lauren (and Will). In their retirement years, Gerry and Joyce are sharing in the joy of watching their ten beautiful grandchildren make their way in the world.

Gerry is a keen sportsman, with many achievements in a long basketball career. Gerry currently enjoys the challenge of playing lawn bowls.

Gerry has helped to raise thousands of dollars for many not-for-profit organisations, schools and sporting groups in his role as quizmaster.

Gerry has achieved his goal of publishing My Name is Ryan in time for Ryan’s 40th birthday. It is an achievement of which he is justifiably proud.

COCKS, Jon

Feb 24, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Historical Fiction, South Australia, War Fiction

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Angel Of Aleppo

 

Can faith survive the Armenian Genocide?

SOLDIERS MURDER HER MOTHER. THEY FORCE HER FROM THE FAMILY HOME.

Anoush must endure a death march through unforgiving desert, as Armenian refugees perish all about her, some of the million-plus whose blood forever stains the hands of the Ottoman Turks and the souls of their descendants.

Courageously keeping her small group of neighbourhood women together, Anoush endures the brutish guards driving a massive column of women, children, and old men south from Anatolia through Aleppo to the Mesopotamian desert. She learns to nurse against all odds in a city overfl owing with diseased and starving refugees. She becomes the Angel of Aleppo.

In the years that follow, can she fi nd the will to be the woman her mama raised her to be? Can she summon the strength to care?

From Anatolia to Aleppo and beyond, through the outrages and injustices of the Armenian Genocide, Angel of Aleppo is about losing everything but the healing power of love.

‘Angel of Aleppo is an emotionally charged historical fi ction novel that feels like it’s a true story… Jon Cocks manages to draw the historical parallels between the Armenian genocide and the Shoah without making it feel forced or out of the narrative… riveting historical drama that captures the essence of a dark moment in history and shows how love can still be pulled out of the rubble of our past.’ Literary Titan