Gordon, love your ethos and your passion to pass on what you know. I spent 4 years as a Wildland Firefighter in North West Victoria, spending a huge amount of time in our desert country, our river country, and deploying regularly to Gippsland. Walking through untouched bush with Aboriginal Elders, listening, being taught, and absorbing. There isn't a problem in my life that can not be fixed by taking a long walk through the bush. Spending time in Wilderness Zones, deep inside parks, where public are prohibited from entering and even we had to get top level approval to conduct operations inside, opened my eyes to some truly spectacular secrets. Being humbled by assisting Aboriginal colleagues to hike into a location and determine the level of cultural significance at risk, is one of my most cherished memories. Standing on the side of a sand hill, stone tools at my feet, guarded by the remoteness of it, and knowing this was an aboriginal camp. Truly humbling.
i joined scouts as a boy of 12 by the time i was 14 i had learned and used all of this many times and much more including absaleing(not spelling) and animal tracking, orienteering used these skills many times through my life since so ive always thought of the bush and forests as very friendly places, get youre kids into this it empowers them for the rest of theyre lives, im now in my fifties and still out there.
I think that used to be the case with scouts but from what I have seen on many occasions it is not the case now, at least in Australia. The standard of "scouting" from what I remember when I was in it is quite low today and seems to be more geared toward keeping the kids entertained rather than teaching them solid bush skills and crafts like they used to. Baden Powell would be turning in his grave! From what I have seen when running courses for various Australian scout groups, students (and leaders) have trouble adapting to use a simple camp latrine let alone other traditional bush skills. The level of discipline it seems has also declined. This is not the case with scout groups I have seen in Scandinavia and Europe where the skill level and discipline is much higher. As an observation, I think Australians have become to complacent, lazy and spoilt and there is a sense of entitlement and arrogance that never used to be there. This is a social problem though. I travel an awful lot and I see this over and over again. Hopefully the scouting movement will pull its socks up and get back to proper scouting. Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching.
Those people are so cool doing the course, good on them. Bush survival in our bush here is important and I think everyone should learn some knowledge about it. Respect from an Indigenous Aussie. Good work educating people, Bushcraft Survival Australia.
Thanks for your feedback, it's much appreciated. It's a tough one as most Australian's think they are "experts" when it comes to bush skills but in reality nothing could be further from the truth and is quite the opposite. From my experience, Bushcraft skills and knowledge of Australian indigenous culture is much stronger and more valued overseas than it is here I'm sad to say. I don't know why but it seems that "most" (not all) Australian are more interested in being entertained rather than educated...our 4WD glamming culture and the programs shown on TV are testament to that. Things are changing though and I think more people are starting to look more deeply into our indigenous heritage and value the connection between man and nature in a more mature way. Thanks for watching.
Great to see someone who really knows their stuff teaching a useful, practical, introductory survival course like this. Wonderful stuff! Cheers, Kevin Casey, author of Australian Bush Survival Skills.
Scotty. Have been enjoying your RUclips content. I'm booked for one of Gordon's future courses....covid pending of course. Can't wait for it. Your video helped seal the deal for me, showing me that the course is exactly what I'm looking for. Keep producing great content brother and good luck with the Bivvy Swag thingy you're putting some work into.
Scotty has a great channel and he is doing a lot to promote Bushcraft in Australia. We are looking to do a combined episode in the near future. Look forward to seeing you on the course. Thanks for watching.
Greeting from Oz. Yes it it very different as yours is to us. Brazil is a wonderful place, home of beautiful forests, beaches and Ju Jutsu.. you are very lucky..
My pleasure and glad you enjoyed it. It was a pleasure to have Scottie on the course and film it. Please keep an eye on our website for upcoming courses, even though there will likely be changes due to COVID19. Thanks for watching
We do offer courses in Victoria, please see our website for information on these courses. I'm not sure what prickly fruit you are referring to? Prickly fruit are a general poison indicator if you don't know what you have or can positively identify. There are exceptions to this rule though, eg. pineapples. Thanks for watching.
We also run them in Coffs Harbour which is not too far away. Flights are not that expensive these days if you book early enough. I regularly fly to England to study so it really depends on how much you want to learn. Thanks for watching.
@@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia unfortunately I won't any of your training lectures as I am in South Australia.. due to gov flu it's to risky for work commitment to cross borders.
Why is "Scotty" speaking and acting as if it's his video from his RUclips channel? I'm completely discombobulated, as this channel is clearly "Bushcraft Survival Australia"
Yes I know, it's hard to find a place close to Sydney with suitable bushland etc. The dog shelter is 500m away and you only hear them when the wind is blowing the wrong.way. A lapel mic would have sorted it.
'The greater the need for fire, the harder it is.' That gave me a shiver.
Hard but very true. Thanks for watching
Gordon, love your ethos and your passion to pass on what you know. I spent 4 years as a Wildland Firefighter in North West Victoria, spending a huge amount of time in our desert country, our river country, and deploying regularly to Gippsland. Walking through untouched bush with Aboriginal Elders, listening, being taught, and absorbing. There isn't a problem in my life that can not be fixed by taking a long walk through the bush. Spending time in Wilderness Zones, deep inside parks, where public are prohibited from entering and even we had to get top level approval to conduct operations inside, opened my eyes to some truly spectacular secrets. Being humbled by assisting Aboriginal colleagues to hike into a location and determine the level of cultural significance at risk, is one of my most cherished memories. Standing on the side of a sand hill, stone tools at my feet, guarded by the remoteness of it, and knowing this was an aboriginal camp. Truly humbling.
the man made fire with a peice of roo shit. im sold
I kept thinking that the flies were in my ears.. headphones are a no no now .. great work love the videos of your beautiful country
Cheers. I'm glad you are enjoying them . Thanks for watching.
Yep, the Aussie Angels.🤠
i joined scouts as a boy of 12 by the time i was 14 i had learned and used all of this many times and much more including absaleing(not spelling) and animal tracking, orienteering used these skills many times through my life since so ive always thought of the bush and forests as very friendly places, get youre kids into this it empowers them for the rest of theyre lives, im now in my fifties and still out there.
I think that used to be the case with scouts but from what I have seen on many occasions it is not the case now, at least in Australia. The standard of "scouting" from what I remember when I was in it is quite low today and seems to be more geared toward keeping the kids entertained rather than teaching them solid bush skills and crafts like they used to. Baden Powell would be turning in his grave! From what I have seen when running courses for various Australian scout groups, students (and leaders) have trouble adapting to use a simple camp latrine let alone other traditional bush skills. The level of discipline it seems has also declined. This is not the case with scout groups I have seen in Scandinavia and Europe where the skill level and discipline is much higher.
As an observation, I think Australians have become to complacent, lazy and spoilt and there is a sense of entitlement and arrogance that never used to be there. This is a social problem though.
I travel an awful lot and I see this over and over again. Hopefully the scouting movement will pull its socks up and get back to proper scouting.
Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching.
Those people are so cool doing the course, good on them. Bush survival in our bush here is important and I think everyone should learn some knowledge about it. Respect from an Indigenous Aussie.
Good work educating people, Bushcraft Survival Australia.
Thanks for your feedback, it's much appreciated. It's a tough one as most Australian's think they are "experts" when it comes to bush skills but in reality nothing could be further from the truth and is quite the opposite. From my experience, Bushcraft skills and knowledge of Australian indigenous culture is much stronger and more valued overseas than it is here I'm sad to say. I don't know why but it seems that "most" (not all) Australian are more interested in being entertained rather than educated...our 4WD glamming culture and the programs shown on TV are testament to that. Things are changing though and I think more people are starting to look more deeply into our indigenous heritage and value the connection between man and nature in a more mature way. Thanks for watching.
Great to see someone who really knows their stuff teaching a useful, practical, introductory survival course like this. Wonderful stuff! Cheers, Kevin Casey, author of Australian Bush Survival Skills.
A great learning video. Thanks.
Brilliant
Cheers. 👍
Fantastic information which could save lives! Thank you for the lesson!
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
Great to see you blokes in the same video! Would love to do a course. If you ever come down to S.A I'll be there!
Hooroo!
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Great episode
Scotty. Have been enjoying your RUclips content. I'm booked for one of Gordon's future courses....covid pending of course. Can't wait for it. Your video helped seal the deal for me, showing me that the course is exactly what I'm looking for. Keep producing great content brother and good luck with the Bivvy Swag thingy you're putting some work into.
Scotty has a great channel and he is doing a lot to promote Bushcraft in Australia. We are looking to do a combined episode in the near future. Look forward to seeing you on the course. Thanks for watching.
Watching here from brazil, your wildlife is si diferent
Greeting from Oz. Yes it it very different as yours is to us. Brazil is a wonderful place, home of beautiful forests, beaches and Ju Jutsu.. you are very lucky..
Gordon’s def on my to do list .. has been for a couple years now! Go well!
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I was looking forward to doing this course this year. Awesome video and hopefully I'll be able to do this next year. You're a wealth of knowledge!
Shame you can't, hopefully next year. Thanks for watching
Learnt a few things here from just watching the video, thanks for sharing the bush craft survival course , I’d love to attend one of these some time.
My pleasure and glad you enjoyed it. It was a pleasure to have Scottie on the course and film it. Please keep an eye on our website for upcoming courses, even though there will likely be changes due to COVID19. Thanks for watching
Guy has great style for rugged kit
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Great tips as always Gordon, cheers mate.
My pleasure, thanks for watching and your continued support
Great video!
Cheers, thanks for watching.
Do yo do any courses in Victoria, also what about the Prickly Fruits 33:45 are they good to eat
We do offer courses in Victoria, please see our website for information on these courses.
I'm not sure what prickly fruit you are referring to?
Prickly fruit are a general poison indicator if you don't know what you have or can positively identify. There are exceptions to this rule though, eg. pineapples. Thanks for watching.
@@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia thank you, I’m referring to the prickly pears that found in supermarkets, but is it edible if found in the wild
Whish the courses where in Queensland
We also run them in Coffs Harbour which is not too far away. Flights are not that expensive these days if you book early enough. I regularly fly to England to study so it really depends on how much you want to learn. Thanks for watching.
@@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia I will probably do one closer to Brisbane but your courses would probably be much more informative.
Great to see the best together, maybe next time a team up bushcraft Olympic jamboree lol
There is something in the pipeline so watch this space. Thanks for watching.
@@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia fantastic. In the mean time keep up the great content.
Awesome course mate, any chance you will come to Qld?
We now run courses in North Queensland. Please see our course calendar on the BSA website. Thanks for watching.
I've contacted this outfit looking forward to sitting the basic course. Booked my scuba diving cert basic open water with another crowd also.
Hope to see you on a course. Thanks for watching.
@@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia unfortunately I won't any of your training lectures as I am in South Australia.. due to gov flu it's to risky for work commitment to cross borders.
Good stuff...
Whats with all the dogs barking
rudvs ...there hungry they can smell the dampers 😂
Im doing the same course in 10 days time
Look forward to seeing you there. Thanks for watching.
Hey mate, is this course recommended for someone who already has some skills in bushcraft? Been practising bushcraft skills for a few years now.
Why is "Scotty" speaking and acting as if it's his video from his RUclips channel? I'm completely discombobulated, as this channel is clearly "Bushcraft Survival Australia"
Shoot them dogs in the back ground barking .great stuff apart from that
Yes I know, it's hard to find a place close to Sydney with suitable bushland etc. The dog shelter is 500m away and you only hear them when the wind is blowing the wrong.way. A lapel mic would have sorted it.