The Consulting Arborists

06/09/2026

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK AND GETYOUR SHIRT SIZE!

BAY PARK SCOUT CAMP, MOUNT MARTHA!
18th, 19th and 20th SEPTEMBER

The VTIO Women in arb event is fast approaching!

Bookings will remain open for a few more days, but we have to order the shirts tomorrow, so you have until tonight if you want to book your place and make sure you order a shirt that fits!

Thanks to Arboriculture Australia's financial support, limited funding is available to assist attendees who may otherwise be unable to attend due to travel costs. We recognise that travelling from regional and interstate locations can be expensive, and we don't want distance to be a barrier to participating in this fantastic event.
If travel expenses are creating financial difficulty and may prevent you from attending, you are encouraged to contact us directly to discuss making an application for travel assistance funding.

We want to ensure as many women as possible have the opportunity to attend, connect with others in the industry, develop their skills and be part of this unique weekend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DOWYB

03/09/2026

31/08/2026

One down! What’s next?

The VTIO Women in arb event is fast approaching! After the success of the VTCCQE we are making the final push to get as many Arb women together to share experiences, learn new things. And overall have a great time hanging out with each other!

BAY PARK SCOUT CAMP, MOUNT MARTHA!
18th, 19th and 20th SEPTEMBER

Book now!!

https://www.trybooking.com/DOWYB

24/08/2026

𝗤𝗧𝗖𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

The Queensland Tree Climbing Championships return to 𝘼𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠, 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖, from 𝟭𝟭–𝟭𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Competitors will take on Aerial Rescue, Throwline, Work Climb, Speed Climb and Ascent, with the leading climbers progressing to Saturday’s Masters’ Competition. The weekend will conclude with Freestyle on Sunday.

𝗧𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆:
1. Purchase the appropriate competitor ticket.
2. Complete the Competitor Registration & Waiver form.

🎟 Competitor tickets:
https://qaa.wavecrm.com.au/event/01M0EDNKQK77KNHEPWYPR9BFW3

📝 Registration and waiver:
https://qaa.wavecrm.com.au/application/01M0EEVEWXFEFJ3042727KSW37

🙌 Volunteer at QTCC:
https://qaa.wavecrm.com.au/application/01M0EQ25M6YN5FK3HVGGBD7G8N

🎬 Additional Team Australia Movie Premiere tickets are available for $20:
https://qaa.wavecrm.com.au/event/01M0RQHMP7SGCQV0BPZ3CN2P9G

📍 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮
📅 𝟭𝟭–𝟭𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

23/08/2026

𝐐𝐓𝐂𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Competitor registrations and ticket sales open this Monday, 24 August.

Join us at 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚, from 𝟏𝟏-𝟏𝟑 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 for three days of competition climbing, including Aerial Rescue, Throwline, Work Climb, Speed Climb, Ascent, the Masters’ Competition and Freestyle.

Keep an eye on our socials on Monday for ticket links and full registration details.

📍 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚
📅 𝟏𝟏-𝟏𝟑 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

04/08/2026

Heading to GreenScapes today or tomorrow?

We'll be at the 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 and would love to see you!

Come and say hello to the team, learn more about QAA membership and our Approved Register, and have a chat about what's happening in the arboricultural industry.

See you at 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 - stand 43!

02/08/2026

A Japanese immunologist spent two decades studying what happens inside the human body when we spend time among trees.

The answer was more powerful than expected.

Trees release natural airborne compounds known as phytoncides.

When people breathe forest air, some of these chemicals can enter the bloodstream.

Research led by Dr Qing Li found that time in forests was associated with lower levels of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.

Some of these immune changes remained measurable for days after participants left the forest.

In one experiment, researchers even released tree oils inside hotel rooms and observed similar effects, suggesting that the chemicals themselves may play a role.

The compounds do not literally hunt stress hormones, and walking in nature is not a cure for disease.

Exercise, cleaner air, quiet surroundings and reduced stimulation may all contribute.

But the research suggests forests are doing more than helping us feel calm.

Every breath among the trees may be sending chemical signals throughout the body.

02/08/2026

If you're visiting 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 + 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 on 5–6 August, be sure to stop by 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝟭𝟯 and say hello to our Industry Support Partner, 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆.

The team will be on hand to discuss insurance solutions tailored to arborists, landscapers, horticultural businesses and other professionals across the green industry.

Thank you to 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 for their ongoing support of the Queensland Arboricultural Association. We appreciate everything you do for our industry.

Don't forget, we'll be there too at 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝟯.