Frequently Asked Questions
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- What kind of outdoors activities do the Outdoors Club run?
- How do I join the club?
- How do I find out about upcoming trips and activities?
- I purchased my membership and submitted the details form, but the website won’t allow me to sign up to trips.
- I signed up for the mailing list but haven’t received any emails.
- Do I need to be a current RMIT student to join the club?
- Why do I need to be a member before going on a trip?
- Can I bring a friend along on a trip if they’re not a member?
- How can I run my own trip?
- What happened to the Surfing and Windsurfing Club?
- How is transport arranged for trips?
- What costs are there for a trip?
- What should I take on a trip?
- What sort of food should I bring?
- How do I join a trip?
- What if I don’t know how to do a particular club activity?
- What if I don’t have the necessary gear for a trip?
- What if I don’t know anyone on the trip?
- What is a Link ID?
- My email address has now changed. How do I update it with the club?
What kind of outdoors activities do the Outdoors Club run?
We offer a large range of Outdoors Activities. To list a few:
- Bushwalking
- Caving
- Canyoning
- Climbing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Mountaineering
- Whitewater Kayaking/Rafting
- Sea Kayaking
- Snorkelling
- Surfing
How do I join the club?
Full details on how to join the Outdoors Club can be found on this page.
Full details on how to join the Outdoors Club can be found on this page.
How do I find out about upcoming trips and activities?
The trips list page on this website has the latest and most updated information about upcoming trips. If you are particularly interested in a specific club activity and want to find out more details, you may contact the relevant activity convenor.
The trips list page on this website has the latest and most updated information about upcoming trips. If you are particularly interested in a specific club activity and want to find out more details, you may contact the relevant activity convenor.
I purchased my membership and submitted the details form, but the website won’t allow me to sign up to trips.
Please ensure you are using the same email address as you used to purchase the membership. Otherwise, membership validation and activation is a manual process and we often have an influx of new members, so allow ten business days from submission of your membership details (though it’s usually much faster) before following up with us.
Please ensure you are using the same email address as you used to purchase the membership. Otherwise, membership validation and activation is a manual process and we often have an influx of new members, so allow ten business days from submission of your membership details (though it’s usually much faster) before following up with us.
If there is an upcoming trip you would like to sign up for in the meantime, you may contact the relevant trip organiser via email and cc in our membership officers using this email address.
I signed up for the mailing list but haven’t received any emails.
We are not currently distributing information via our mailing list. Note that any important communications, such as notice of our AGM, will be sent via email to all current club members.
We are not currently distributing information via our mailing list. Note that any important communications, such as notice of our AGM, will be sent via email to all current club members.
Do I need to be a current RMIT student to join the club?
No, everyone is welcome! Many members in the club are in fact not current RMIT students. However, non RMIT students must be over 18 years of age and the joining fee for non RMIT students is slightly higher than current students.
No, everyone is welcome! Many members in the club are in fact not current RMIT students. However, non RMIT students must be over 18 years of age and the joining fee for non RMIT students is slightly higher than current students.
Why do I need to be a member before going on a trip?
It is a requirement from RMIT that all persons participating on a club trip are members, and therefore covered by insurance. However, non-members are always welcome to come along to club social events as it is a great opportunity to meet club members and find out more details about club activities. Please get in touch with the relevant trip organiser if you are interested in attending one of these events. Can I bring a friend along on a trip if they’re not a member?
Friends are always welcome to come along to any club social events. To come on other trips, they must join the RMIT Outdoors Club.
It is a requirement from RMIT that all persons participating on a club trip are members, and therefore covered by insurance. However, non-members are always welcome to come along to club social events as it is a great opportunity to meet club members and find out more details about club activities. Please get in touch with the relevant trip organiser if you are interested in attending one of these events. Can I bring a friend along on a trip if they’re not a member?
Friends are always welcome to come along to any club social events. To come on other trips, they must join the RMIT Outdoors Club.
How can I run my own trip?
We strongly encourage members to run their own trips, as it’s a great way to find other people who want to go on the same kinds of adventures as you! If you are interested, please read through this page, then contact the convenor in charge of the activity you would like to run a trip in so they can guide you in the process and grant the necessary website permissions. Convenors must give approval for trips in their activity area, and will connect you with an experienced trip leader to come along and assist.
We strongly encourage members to run their own trips, as it’s a great way to find other people who want to go on the same kinds of adventures as you! If you are interested, please read through this page, then contact the convenor in charge of the activity you would like to run a trip in so they can guide you in the process and grant the necessary website permissions. Convenors must give approval for trips in their activity area, and will connect you with an experienced trip leader to come along and assist.
What happened to the Surfing and Wind Surfing Club?
A few years ago, the Surfing and Wind Surfing Club was incorporated into the RMIT Outdoors Club. Unfortunately, wind surfing activities folded due to lack of interest. Surfing is still a very popular activity within RMIT Outdoors Club and trips are regularly organised especially through summer.
A few years ago, the Surfing and Wind Surfing Club was incorporated into the RMIT Outdoors Club. Unfortunately, wind surfing activities folded due to lack of interest. Surfing is still a very popular activity within RMIT Outdoors Club and trips are regularly organised especially through summer.
How is transport arranged for trips?
Transport is usually by private carpool. When signing up to a trip, members indicate whether they’re able to act as a driver and for how many passengers, and the trip organiser will allocate seats to non-drivers. Petrol costs are split between all passengers on the trip (drivers usually do not pay for fuel) and are generally included in the overall trip costs.
Transport is usually by private carpool. When signing up to a trip, members indicate whether they’re able to act as a driver and for how many passengers, and the trip organiser will allocate seats to non-drivers. Petrol costs are split between all passengers on the trip (drivers usually do not pay for fuel) and are generally included in the overall trip costs.
What costs are there for a trip?
The costs for a general weekend trip include travel expenses (i.e. fuel cost), gear hire if loaning from the club, and campsite cost (if any). Overall, costs are very low when compared to commercial trips. Any personal costs, such as food, are organised by each individual and not included in trip costs.
The costs for a general weekend trip include travel expenses (i.e. fuel cost), gear hire if loaning from the club, and campsite cost (if any). Overall, costs are very low when compared to commercial trips. Any personal costs, such as food, are organised by each individual and not included in trip costs.
What should I take on a trip?
Prior to the trip, the trip leader will send out an email listing what you need to bring, but do not hesitate to consult the trip leader well in advance if you have any questions.
Prior to the trip, the trip leader will send out an email listing what you need to bring, but do not hesitate to consult the trip leader well in advance if you have any questions.
Many club trips include camping, usually at a designated camping site. There is a variety of equipment for hire from the gear room, including tents and sleeping bags. Gear Room officers can also provide you with advice.
What sort of food should I bring?
You are generally free to take whatever foods you desire, and will only be limited by the kind of trip you are going on. A few tips to consider when deciding what food to take:
You are generally free to take whatever foods you desire, and will only be limited by the kind of trip you are going on. A few tips to consider when deciding what food to take:
- Space and storage
- Non-perishables are desirable
- Water is usually essential
- Cooking facilities and amenities depend on the type of accommodation but are often basic. You may decide to bring a small camp stove to cook food.
How do I join a trip?
To join a trip, find an upcoming trip on our trips list that you would like to attend and sign up via the button at the bottom of the webpage – for a step-by-step walkthrough, refer to this page. Please make sure to read the trip description carefully as not all trips are accessible to beginners. It’s also best to sign up as early as possible to guarantee a spot on the trip as numbers can be limited for some activities.
To join a trip, find an upcoming trip on our trips list that you would like to attend and sign up via the button at the bottom of the webpage – for a step-by-step walkthrough, refer to this page. Please make sure to read the trip description carefully as not all trips are accessible to beginners. It’s also best to sign up as early as possible to guarantee a spot on the trip as numbers can be limited for some activities.
What if I don’t know how to do a particular club activity?
Don’t worry. The trip description will detail whether it is beginner friendly or if you need to be of a certain experience level. Club trips cater for people of varying abilities. It’s a great way to try something new and the club has experienced leaders to teach you, all of whom were also complete beginners at one point in time!
Don’t worry. The trip description will detail whether it is beginner friendly or if you need to be of a certain experience level. Club trips cater for people of varying abilities. It’s a great way to try something new and the club has experienced leaders to teach you, all of whom were also complete beginners at one point in time!
What if I don’t have the necessary gear for a trip?
The RMIT outdoors club possesses all the necessary gear required for an activity. Get in touch with the organiser of the trip you’re interested in for a list of any required gear, then go to our gear room where our Gear Room officers will be happy to help find what you need.
The RMIT outdoors club possesses all the necessary gear required for an activity. Get in touch with the organiser of the trip you’re interested in for a list of any required gear, then go to our gear room where our Gear Room officers will be happy to help find what you need.
What if I don’t know anyone on the trip?
Please don’t let this stop you from experiencing the awesome outdoor activities the club has to offer! It’s a great way to meet new people, whether you are a student or not, and wanting to try out the same kind of activity means you already have something in common with everyone else attending.
Please don’t let this stop you from experiencing the awesome outdoor activities the club has to offer! It’s a great way to meet new people, whether you are a student or not, and wanting to try out the same kind of activity means you already have something in common with everyone else attending.
What is a Link ID?
RMIT Link is the official RMIT site, that all our members must register on. You will not be able to participate in trips or hire gear until you are registered on this site. Once you complete the registration on Link, you will be given a username; this is what we refer to as a ‘Link ID’ on this site.
RMIT Link is the official RMIT site, that all our members must register on. You will not be able to participate in trips or hire gear until you are registered on this site. Once you complete the registration on Link, you will be given a username; this is what we refer to as a ‘Link ID’ on this site.
My email address has now changed. How do I update it with the club?
If your email address has changed, either because you are no longer a student or you just want to use a different email (only applicable to community accounts), please follow the steps below in order to update it with the club.
If your email address has changed, either because you are no longer a student or you just want to use a different email (only applicable to community accounts), please follow the steps below in order to update it with the club.
If you were a student member but have now graduated, your student email is likely going to stop working soon. In order to update your email, follow the steps below:
- Create a community account with RMIT Link with your preferred non-RMIT student email
- Send an email to clubs@rmit.edu.au to ask them to merge your student into your new community account
- Then send us an email at membership@roc.org.au asking to update your email
- You must send this from your new email address
If you are a community member, please go to https://rmitlink.rmit.edu.au/Account/Manage/Details and update your email there. Once you have, send an email here asking us to update your email (you must send this from your new email address).