This annual report provides an overview of the incidents reported to the National Incident Database (NID) for the 12-month period of September 14, 2022 to September 13, 2023. The report describes: the incident rates per incident type and activity; the severity of the reported incidents; an overview of the reported injuries and illnesses sustained; and the network of contributory factors reported as playing a role in incident causation. The report also represents a comparison between key variables from the current dataset and the previous UPLOADS annual reports.

The current Infographic is based on an Honours project that used UPLOADS data, and a structured survey to investigate whether there are gender differences in adolescents’ help-seeking behaviour and intentions for psychosocial problems in led outdoor activities (LOAs).

A summary of the methods applied in the study can be found here.

In this infographic we present incident reporting statistics nationally and for each State and Territory including program participation days, total incidents, incident rates, incident severity ratings and most frequently reported contributory factors.

Incidents are influenced by multiple factors, with the data presented a reflection of those variations rather than a comparative analysis. This highlights the importance of a strong commitment to quality data collection, enabling individual operators to tailor program development and risk management strategies to match their unique needs.

Thank you for your continued support of The UPLOADS Project. 

This annual report provides an overview of the incidents reported to the National Incident Database (NID) for the 12-month period of September 14, 2021 to September 13, 2022. The report describes: the incident rates per incident type and activity; the severity of the reported incidents; an overview of the reported injuries and illnesses sustained; and the network of contributory factors reported as playing a role in incident causation. The report also represents a comparison between key variables from the current dataset and the previous UPLOADS annual reports.

In this infographic, we examine the reported incidents involving animals and insects. In total 700 incidents involving animals and insects have been reported to the National Incident Dataset since 2018. The most frequently reported incidents involved ants, insects, and mosquito bites, however, incidents were reported involving a range of animals including snakes, horses, spiders among many others.  

This information is provided to support the led outdoor activity sector in order to review the design, development, and delivery of activity programs and training, as well as to inform risk management strategies.

This annual report provides an overview of the incidents reported to the National Incident Database (NID) for the 12-month period of September 14, 2020 to September 13, 2021. The report describes: the incident rates per incident type and activity; the severity of the reported incidents; an overview of the reported injuries and illnesses sustained; and the network of contributory factors reported as playing a role in incident causation. The report also represents a comparison between key variables from the current dataset and the previous UPLOADS annual reports.

In this infographic, we examine incidents by gender type reported to the National Incident Dataset and highlight the most frequently reported contributory factors.  

In total, males have been involved in 3699 incidents, and females involved in 5005 incidents since 2018. The factors contributing to incidents are generally similar for males and females, however, the frequency of the contributory factors differ. For example, females have a higher number of incidents associated with mental/physical conditions compared to males, whereas males have a higher frequency of peer group interactions contributing to incidents. These findings support the need for further research and conversations on this important topic.

In this infographic we explore the most frequently reported factors that contributed to the Cold/Flu or Respiratory illness incidents that occurred between September 2018 and July 2021.  From the 395 reported incidents, 325 people required first aid treatment and 80 were removed from the program.  

The participant’s mental/physical condition, such as pre-existing cold/flu symptoms, allergies or asthma, was the most frequently reported contributory factor.  There was a frequently reported relationship with compliance and decisions at the client level, suggesting that parents and schools are sending participants to program with cold/flu symptoms or are not providing information about pre-existing respiratory conditions.  Weather was also a commonly reported factor, with temperature, rain, pollens, or dust exacerbating cold/flu or respiratory conditions. 

In this infographic we examine the psychosocial incidents types reported to the National Incident Dataset and report the actual and potential severity of these incidents and their contributory factors.

The contributory factors involved in minor severity incidents were similar to those involved in serious or severe incidents. This highlights the importance of reporting all incidents, regardless of their severity, to support the development of strategies that will help reduce the likelihood and severity of incidents.

Evaluating Incident Prevention Methods in Led Outdoor Activities – Research Project
Registrations Close April 19, 2021

You are invited to participate in our Research Project which aims to evaluate different methods for developing safety interventions in the Led Outdoor Activity Sector.

If you participate in the study, you will receive free training in state-of-the-art safety methods and a certificate acknowledging your contribution to safety research in the Led Outdoor Activity Sector.

Workshop dates:
April 28 to 30, 2021 – University of the Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay Campus, Queensland
May 12 to 14, 2021 – Burwood East, Victoria

To participate, you must be involved in safety management, program design, and/or the development of safety interventions within organisations that deliver Led Outdoor Activities.

To register, click here.