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School excursion

Venture to the falls at Dorrigo

Stage 3 (Years 5-6), Geography, Dorrigo National Park

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Everything you need to know about Venture to the falls at Dorrigo.

Program outline

  • Welcome, acknowledgement of Country and safety briefing 
  • View the Great Eastern Escarpment and landforms from Skywalk lookout
  • Explore the rainforest, observing the unique adaptations of plants and animals that live here. Discuss interconnections and co-dependencies.
  • Learn about the traditional custodians of this land, the Gumbaynggirr People, and how they lived in harmony with their environment for millenia.
  • Discuss the evolving management practices impacting the rainforest
  • Farewell and depart 

What to bring

Please wear long pants, closed, comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Be ready for all weather conditions with a jumper and raincoat. Remember to bring extra food and water, and any necessary medications. Please bring your belongings in a backpack rather than a plastic bag.

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    Safety messages

    Pre activity briefing: participants will be briefed at the start of the activity/day.

    Safety equipment: NPWS staff carry radios and first aid kits, hold current first aid certificates and are aware of emergency procedures.

    Staff accreditation: NPWS staff have current Senior First Aid accreditation. They are experienced in working with groups of students in the natural environment and have excellent knowledge of the specific areas they are visiting including potential hazards. NPWS is committed to a Child Safe and Friendly Environment. Our staff have been screened for child-related employment and have completed a Working with Children Check.

    Emergencies: NPWS staff are trained to deal with emergencies and emergency procedures are in place. Ongoing supervision of a student following first aid treatment will be the responsibility of the visiting school.

    Risk assessment and risk benefits

    Our rangers and guides have the technical skill and experience to assess the risks and the benefits of a variety of activities delivered as part of our learning programs.

    We believe in including opportunities that allow students to learn and experience for themselves through exploration in the natural environment.

    Please make your own risk assessment based on the information provided. Detailed potential risks and controls are provided for the site to assist teachers in risk management planning. Teachers and carers should be aware of, and consider the needs, abilities and medical conditions of students when visiting this site. The supervision of students remains the responsibility of the teacher. The school must ensure an adequate number of adult supervisors are present.

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - no wheelchair access

    Guided activities on a path including a 30-metre-long, medium gradient timber ramp. Sealed tracks with some narrow and uneven sections and one small seasonal creek causeway.

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