I absolutely love what I do. Being able to facilitate outstanding and unique wilderness adventures is a privilege. I alPrimal Adventures has been operating exceptional small group wilderness adventures since 2006. We enable people to experience the magic and peace of the outdoors without all the fuss. By disconnecting from technology and the pressures of everyday life, Primal Adventurers are empowered to reconnect with family, friends, our environment, and themselves.Beginning my outdoor career with Outward Bound, I have honed my leadership skills in a variety of organisations in Australia and internationally. There are very few situations I have not encountered in an outdoor career that spans a couple of decades and many continents, during a vast range of wilderness adventures. For me adventure is simple. I want to explore the world - the sights, the sounds, the smells, the people - in sunshine and in rain. To make the most of every moment and live a life of 'no regrets'. Emboldening others to take risks, to do things they thought they couldn't or wouldn't is why I love what I do. Adventure and education are not just my vocation, it's my passion! It's what drives me every day - to support people to challenge themselves, to step outside the comfort and convenience of the everyday.
Western Sydney University
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Academic TutorWestern Sydney UniversityRandwick, Nsw, Au
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Academic TutorWestern Sydney University Jul 2024 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaTutor for Masters of Teaching & Bachelor of Health Sciences students at Western Sydney University
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Pre-Service Teacher AdvisorWestern Sydney University May 2024 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
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ResearcherWestern Sydney University Mar 2021 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Project ManagerOutdoors Nsw & Act Aug 2021 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaPart-time role working on the Active Outdoor Kids (AOK) Program, which is enabling more young people in NSW to get active and outdoors. -
Program OfficerGreater Sydney Parklands Nov 2022 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, Australia -
Adventurer | Escape Artist | DirectorPrimal Adventures Australia Dec 2017 - PresentSydney, AustraliaI create unique wilderness experiences for individuals and specialist groups. Since taking over leadership of Primal Adventures in 2017, I have committed to enabling people to experience the magic and peace of the outdoors through our personalised small group wilderness adventures. In addition to being responsible for the day to day operations, I am inspired by creating an environment where every person who comes on a Primal Adventure can be transformed by their experience.
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AdventurerThe Cooperloop Apr 2017 - Oct 2017All Over AustraliaOur family of 4 spent 6 months on the road having the time of our lives. We travelled to many parts of Australia in an off-road caravan and Land Cruiser. We did many multi-day hikes, swam with Whale-sharks, sailed a boat to remote islands, paddled down rivers, rode horses and generally had adventures. It was a turning point for me as I realised I was keen to continue exploring new places, help others reconnect, and gain the autonomy of running a small business. Being fortunate enough to take that much time away from the everyday was a catalyst and a privilege. Our family life has been so much richer for having shared that experience.
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Project ManagerYouth Off The Streets Mar 2016 - Mar 2017Sydney, AustraliaFocussed on three major projects to assist in developing internal strategies, resources and funding for IWYHS and YOTS. Living SkillsDeveloped a two-part resource to assist young people living in crisis accommodation master basic living skills. This resource comprised a Young Persons Handbook and Youth Worker Facilitation GuideDomestic and Family Violence (DFV)Developed a cross-agency strategy to address DFV. This included a major report with analysis of current government policy, literature and practice leading to a number of recommendations for future action. Authored an article on DFV and youth homelessness that was published in November 2016 issue of ‘Parity’ (Homelessness Journal). Wrote proposals that obtained a number of small Local Council grants for White Ribbon Day activities in local schools.Links to LearningIdentified a funding opportunity and assisted in developing a grant application that secured YOTS $300K of funding per year for three years to deliver the Links to Learning Program at Sydney Secondary College, Balmain Campus. This entailed writing a program outline, developing a project plan and formulating individual lesson plans for two separate cohorts in different year levels. -
Program CoordinatorThe Urban Challenge Apr 2014 - Mar 2016Sydney, AustraliaDeveloped, planned, delivered and evaluated an experiential education program for secondary school students in a fast paced urban setting.This included managing an extremely diverse range of tasks with competing priorities including recruiting, training and managing staff. A significant part of the role was engaging with teachers and students from each partner school through delivering pre-program briefings and post-program presentations. Oversaw the logistics and operations of up to three programs that ran simultaneously for up to 28 teachers, 300 students and 18 staff in a variety of locations.
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Financial & Office AdministratorDesign United Jun 2008 - Sep 2010Sydney, AustraliaPart time role in growing business that involved invoicing, paying staff and suppliers, liaising with suppliers and general office duties -
Coordinator Of Outdoor RecreationMarist Youth Centre Jun 2005 - Jun 2007Sydney, AustraliaDeveloped, planned, delivered and evaluated the MYC outdoor and experiential education program for youth at risk, including programs in adventure therapy and respite care. Developed policies for risk and critical incident management. Responsible for staff recruitment and training.
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Expedition GuideCradle Mountain Huts Nov 2004 - May 2005Tasmania, Australia
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Expedition LeaderOutward Bound Canada Apr 2003 - Nov 2004Canada -
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Group InstructorOutward Bound Australia Jan 2000 - Dec 2001Sydney, Australia
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Helen Cooper Education Details
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Education
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Outward Bound AustraliaOutdoor Recreation -
Wilderness First Aid AustraliaWilderness First Aid
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Rites Of Passage InstituteLevel 1 Facilitator
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FiafitnationCertificate Iv In Fitness
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VariousWwc, First Aid & Critical Response Training
Frequently Asked Questions about Helen Cooper
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Helen Cooper works for Western Sydney University
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Helen Cooper's current role is Academic Tutor.
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Helen Cooper attended Western Sydney University, Unsw, Outward Bound Australia, Wilderness First Aid Australia, Rites Of Passage Institute, Fiafitnation, Various.
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Helen Cooper has skills like Suicide Prevention, Fitness Training, Mental Health First Aid, Trekking, First Aid Training, Tour Management, Wilderness First Aid Certified, Critical Incident Debriefing, Crisis Intervention, Adventure Education, Outdoors, Outdoor Adventures.
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