ALI - Action Learning Initiatives, outdoor education / recreation specialist


" Action Learning Initiatives are experienced professional outdoor education / recreation specialist based in Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains of NSW Australia."

ALI Management Team

Andrew Brown

Name: Andrew Brown
Position @ ALI: Managing Director (chief of all the Indians).
Work History: Andrew in his former life has driven coaches in South Africa, worked with youth at risk and has taken ALI from a dream to reality (to be a very well oiled machine). ALI has been operating since 1995.
Favorite outdoor pursuits: Andrew has a passion for Skiing and all things white and winter, water skiing, travel and enjoys living in Jindabyne.



Rebecca Lanigan

Name: Rebecca Lanigan
Position @ ALI: Office Manager.
Education / Certification: Bachelor of Commerce and various outdoor industry related certificates.
Work History: With ALI since 2005 and has worked in the outdoor industry for the past 10 years in NSW, VIC, USA and UK.
Favorite outdoor pursuits: White water kayaking, Back country skiing and bushwalking.



Jay Williams

Name: Jay Williams
Position @ ALI: Program Director
Education /Certification: Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Education), Diploma of Education (Secondary) and various Outdoor Activity Qualifications
Work History: Jay has been working in the Outdoor Education field for over 10 years. He has worked with adults and students of all ages (including tertiary) in NSW, VIC, NT and Italy.
Favourite Outdoor Pursuits: Telemark & Back country ski touring, rock climbing and mountain biking. He’s also keen on spending time with good friends, while there is good food and good wine around!



Anthony Higgins

Name: Anthony Higgins
Position @ ALI: Senior Guide and Equipment Manager.
Education/Certification: Advanced Certificate and Cert II in Sport & Recreation, Industry Instructor/Guiding Certificates in Skiing, Swift Water rescue, Raft/Canoe/Kayak guide, Climbing and Ropes Courses, Bushwalking and Cycling
Work History: Higgsy has been leading and guiding groups in Vic and NSW for over 10 years.
Favorite outdoor pursuits: Telemarking, heading to the back country and mountain biking, If drinking coffee was an outdoor pursuit Higgsy would be an Olympian.



Bungarra Staff Team

Geoff Lawler

Name: Geoff Lawler
Position @ Bungarra to: Site Manager
Education / Certification: Attended St. Edmunds College Canberra and Trade certificate as a Baker.
Work History: Geoff has worked in North America and also at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra.
Favorite outdoor pursuits: Geoff is a passionate Bowls player, loves Snowboarding, Football and Fishing.



Karen Trigg

Name: Karen Trigg
Position @ Bungarra to: Head Cook
Work History: Kaz has a wealth of experience including: Continental Cake shop for 7 years, worked in Age care and the elderly for 6 years. Worked in a preschool as childcare worker for 1 year. For the last 10 years Kaz has headed up the catering and cleaning team at Bungarra Alpine centre. Respect!!!
Favorite outdoor pursuits: Kaz has a green thumb (loves Gardening), camping and fisihing.