2. 1. Our relationship with nature is based heavily
on the experiences we have there.
2. The type and quantity of our experiences
are based heavily on you safe we and others
think they are.
3. Our perceptions about safety are based on
the way that incidents are handled, reported
and responded to.

3.  Typically, there is a process our society will
go through when there is a major incident in
the outdoors.
 Watch the news report about the kayakers on
Port Phillip Bay and see if you can spot the
events on the next slide occuring.

4. 1. An incident occurs
2. Media reports the incident – perhaps
sensationalises or over or under emphasises
particular aspects.
3. Public responds to the event – newspaper
letters, radio talkback, social media.
4. Incident is investigated by authorities. If there
is a fatality the coroner investigates and makes
recommendations to governments.
5. Government enacts new or modified legislation
based on coroner’s findings.

5.  Media – outrage, sadness
 Legal responses – court action, coroner
investigation.
 Increase in insurance costs for the activity.
 Development of infrastructure to increase
safety – fences, roads, signs.
 Changes to/increase in rules and regulations.
 Changes to accreditation/training of
instructors.
 New technology, new safety equipment.
 Idolisation of adventurers.

6.  Increased safety for an activity or location.
 More participation in outdoor activities.
 Higher impacts on areas.
 Higher connection/appreciation of areas.
 Legal restrictions – reduce number of
participants and reduce local impacts.
 Idolisation of adventurers can encourage
others to copy – may be unprepared.
 Fear – increased perceived risk of an activity if
people see negative incidents.