All Brisbane Bushwalkers Club Inc. members

The Management Committee has further developed a response plan for transitioning back to our Club’s regular activities.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and support, enabling us to commence safe bushwalking activities aligning with the staged easing of the COVID-19 restrictions by Queensland Health Regulations.

The links below will take you to general advice from the Federal and Qld Governments. They will help you keep safe when bushwalking and compliant with Government regulations.

  • Protect yourself and others

    Everyone must follow the guidance on good hygiene, physical distancing and behaviour at public gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect those who are most at risk.

    The details can be found at this Fed Govt webpage.
     
  • People at higher risk

    Please see if you are in a group at a higher risk of developing COVID-19 at this Healthdirect webpage, and consider your condition.
     
  • Current status updates

    The situation and regulations are changing frequently, so please monitor these Government web sites to keep up to date. Fed Govt Covid19 website and the Qld Govt Covid19 website.
     
  • Other states and territories

    Keep up to date with what’s happening elsewhere in Australia at this Fed Govt website.

Club response to the regulations of Stage 1, effective last Friday 15th May 2020

  1. Only Training walks, Day walks and other day activities are being resumed in this Stage.
  2. Read and understand Government advice available through the links in the BBW General COVID19 Advice.
  3. No carpooling will be organised by the Club. Follow the Qld Government rules and arrange your own ride sharing if you want or drive yourself.
  4. Prepare for your car journey by planning the route, allowing adequate time and recording the leader’s mobile number
  5. No coffee shop visits will be organised after the activity.
  6. If you are unwell at all, withdraw from the activity.
  7. We encourage all participants to have the “COVID app” downloaded and active on their phone.
  8. Do not share equipment, food nor drink.

Club response to Stage 2, Qld Govt aiming to start Friday 12th June 2020

  1. all activities can be added from this date, except large social events.
  2. the max is 20, or the BBW limit.
  3. going to a coffee shop after the activity is at your discretion.
  4. no interstate activities.
  5. If the trailhead >200 km from Brisbane City tell members to consider the 250km radial from their home restriction.

Club response to Stage 3, Qld Govt aiming to start Friday 10th July 2020

subject to change by State Government,

  1. Social events will appear on the calendar.
  2. Interstate activities will appear, but remain unapproved until state Govt restrictions are lifted.
  3. Regular BBW meetings will resume when further advised in July.

Club Leaders will be receiving a separate message outlining actions required to enable activities to proceed.

All Probationary Memberships expiry dates have been extended by six months for no additional payment or renewal fee.

We ask you to comply with these regulations and restrictions, and get back to safe and enjoyable bushwalking.

 
On behalf of the Brisbane Bushwalkers Club Inc. Management Committee
Stephen Simpson
President
Brisbane Bushwalkers Club Inc.


The Annual General Meeting of Brisbane Bushwalkers Club Inc. will be held immediately after the October General Meeting on Wednesday, 23 October 2019 at Newmarket Memorial Hall, corner Enoggera Road and Ashgrove Ave, Newmarket, in accordance with Clause 31 of the Club's rules.

The business of the meeting will be limited to the following:-

  • Presenting and Receiving Annual Reports
  • Presenting and Receiving the Audited Financial Statements and their adaption.
  • Receiving the Auditors Report
  • Election of Members to the Management Committee
  • Appointment of an Auditor
  • The Setting of Subscriptions

Please note: Only financial Ordinary or Honorary Life members are eligible to vote at AGM elections.

After the meeting, please join with us for supper to congratulate the outgoing and incoming Committee members.  As a per usual, we will be providing wine and nibbles.

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The Environment Centre Team at the Brisbane City Council has extended an invitation to the Club to join them for Clean Up Australia Day at Brisbane City Councils Environment Centres.

 

To register, follow the link below to the Environment Centre of your choice and select the "Join this Site" button on the right:

 

Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre. Site name:  Boondall Wetlands

https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/boondallwetlands/Boondall-Wetlands-Environment-Centre

 

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre – Site name: Raven Street Reserve

https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/downfallcreek/Downfall-Creek-Bushland-Centre

 

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre. Site name: Karawatha Forest Park

https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/karawathaforest/Karawatha-Forest-Discovery-Centre

 

When to arrive:

Arrive at 8am to register and receive clean up equipment. Free parking is available at the Environment Centres although carpooling would be ideal.

 

What to bring/wear:

All children MUST be registered, accompanied and directly supervised throughout the activity by an adult carer. Suitable for adults and children with parental supervision. Please bring drinking water, hat, sun smart clothing, sunglasses, sturdy enclosed walking shoes that can get very wet and muddy, sunscreen and insect repellent. The activity will go ahead in light rain, we recommend bringing a raincoat.

 

Free sausage sizzle and Wildlife show:

We will be finishing the morning with a free sausage sizzle and wildlife show as a small thanks to participants.

 

For more information contact:

 

The Environment Centre Team

Asset Services | Field ServicesBrisbane Infrastructure

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

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Phone: 07 3178 0330 | Fax: 07 3407 0856

Email: KFDC@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre | 149 Acacia Road, Karawatha, Q, 4117

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre | 815 Rode Road, McDowall, Q, 4053 

Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall, Q, 4034


As 2018 draws to a close, the BBW management committee would like to thank everyone who has supported our Club through our many activities and events. We hope you will join us in 2019 for more exciting activities already well into the planning stage by our capable leaders and energetic members.

 

We wish you a safe and Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you at our Club meetings and activities in 2019.

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Plantation closure
28 November 2018

​HQPlantations wish to advise that all pine plantations managed by HQPlantations in Queensland state forests and on HQPlantations freehold land have been closed to the public until next Wednesday due to very high fire danger.

All plantation areas are affected, including popular recreation areas at Beerburrum (including the Glasshouse Mountains), Fraser Coast, Elliott River, Mary Valley, Blackbutt, Passchendaele, Byfield, Cathu, Ingham, Cardwell and Atherton.

“This decision hasn’t been made lightly,” said Lester Jarick, Acting Chief Operating Officer.

“Very high fire danger is not only related to extreme temperatures but also low humidity, wind speed, drought factor and grassfire and forest fire danger indexes,” he said.

“Our first regard is for pubic safety in the event there is a fire, however public access also introduces a higher risk of fires starting due to hot exhausts in proximity with dry grass and unsafe behaviour like discarding cigarettes.”

Undertaking recreation in extreme temperatures can also cause heat stress or heat exhaustion resulting in serious illness or death.
The plantations are closed to all public access until at least Wednesday 5 December 2018, at which time a re-assessment of risks will be undertaken.

HQPlantations is appealing to the public to respect this closure so that safe and responsible access to the plantations can be restored to the public as soon as possible.

​For further information:

Stephanie Hunt
Community Engagement
community@hqplantations.com.au
https://www.hqplantations.com.au/news

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