For this weekend I planned a far more active weekend than is the usual. Bushwalkers from a wide range of clubs thoroughly enjoyed this style of training conducted at the Cataract Scout Park. There were two main themes to the weekend. Bush safety, i.e. staying out of trouble in the first place,was the obvious companion to training in rescue skills. Crime scene was covered by Senior Constable Gary Storey of Wollongong Police Rescue Squad. First Aid and patient handling was well revised via realistic scenarios conducted by our St John First Aid Instructors. Other interesting sections included GPS Receivers and helicopter safety. Late Saturday interested bushwalkers were able to refine their jumaring technique. The night exercise showed just how close someone can be without being noticed for ages. The new Q Mac brand radios were effectively trialed in the Sunday morning mini rogaine that mixed navigation with practical exercises at control points. The strong vote of appreciation given at the debrief of the weekend, of this diverse program, means that the March ‘99 training will be a similar varied and challenging format. I hope to see you there. Just remember the second weekend before Easter ‘99 for Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue Training.