Managing Director & Founder

Anthony founded Halls Outdoor Education after a successful career teaching in both primary and secondary schools. With over 40 years of experience in the outdoor education industry, his expertise includes five years teaching at universities and 27 years in the TAFE sector. Passionate about empowering young people through outdoor learning, Anthony is dedicated to helping them discover their potential and grow as contributors to society. He has also served 10 years on the Victorian Outdoor Education Association (VOEA) board and 9 years on the Outdoors Victoria board.

Director of Operations

Josh heads up staffing, operations, programs, and client relationships at Halls Outdoor Education. With over 14 years of experience in the outdoor education industry, he has held key management roles across both schools and external providers. Josh’s passion for outdoor education began during a transformative extended expedition in Year 10, inspiring a lifelong commitment to helping students discover the powerful impact of the outdoors.

Wombat Corner Manager

With nearly 25 years of experience in outdoor education, Jordan’s passion for the field spans all aspects, though rafting and challenge ropes are his true loves. Now a Venue Manager at Halls Outdoor Education, he is involved in training and is dedicated to getting clients excited and engaged while ensuring their outdoor programs and activities deliver positive, impactful outcomes.

Bookings Manager

Jo is the friendly first point of contact for all new and returning clients at Halls Outdoor Education. With 12 years of experience supporting clients in planning and booking outdoor education programs, Jo is always ready for a chat and takes pride in helping clients find the perfect program to suit their needs.

Catering Manager

With extensive experience as a Chef and former catering business owner, Dave leads the catering team at Halls Outdoor Education. Collaborating closely with School Managers, he ensures every meal is nutritious, delicious, and tailored to each program. Dave also expertly manages dietary requirements, creating thoughtful replacement menus to accommodate allergies and special requests.

School Manager

Steph is a passionate School Manager at Halls Outdoor Education, working with a variety of clients across Victoria on diverse programs. After gaining experience as an Outdoor Instructor overseas, she completed her traineeship at Halls before freelancing as a Group Leader. Steph returned to Halls in 2023, where she thrives on building strong relationships with her clients and delivering exceptional outdoor experiences for students.

School Manager

James is one of our School Managers at Halls Outdoor Education, partnering with schools to design and deliver engaging and educational programs. James began his career in the outdoor industry tour guiding in Tasmania and has since moved into the outdoor education sector in Victoria. James has a positive outlook and an innate ability to uplift and engage others, allowing him to bring outdoor programs to life.

School Manager & Operations Supervisor 

Liesel began her journey with Halls Outdoor Education as a Trainee and has since become a vital part of the management team. Overseeing the operations of our gear shed, Liesel ensures all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and program ready. As one of our School Managers, Liesel builds strong client relationships and designs programs tailored to their needs. An expert in sailing and sea kayaking, she is passionate about inspiring students to embrace the outdoors and discover their potential.