UNEOAC is run entirely by volunteers each year who dedicate time and expertise to ensure the events run smoothly and the club continues on its legacy. We come from all walks of life, with varying interests, and meet together over our love of the outdoors.
President
Jacob Hofkamp
About me: I’m Jacob, the President of UNEOAC. I work full-time at UNE, and enjoy helping to get others outside with our club. If I’m not in front of a computer, you’ll find me outside on an adventure, or fixing my car so I can go on more.
Interests: bushwalking, camping, hiking, rock climbing, and abseiling
Vice-President and Social Media & Communications
Noah Craven
About me: I’m 19 doing a Ministry Apprenticeship at the UNE Church in Armidale. When I’m not working, I love to take people on adventures in all the many National Parks around or have fun with some mates at the Climbing Wall. There’s always more to explore around Armidale.
Interests: Delicious New England granite, climbing, hiking, camping, bushwalking, 4WDing, swimming, and a little bit of caving on the side.
Secretary
Christopher Moore
About me: I am a first year uni student studying a Bachelor of Zoology and I’ve just joined the club this year, am enjoying it so far and can’t wait to participate in more activities.
Interests: Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and general outdoor activities
Treasurer
Laura Murray
About me: I’m Laura and I am the treasurer of UNE OAC. I have been around for a few years now, in several different roles. I’m a social work student in my final year of uni. I have been camping and hiking for as long as I can remember but when I am not doing those things, you’ll find me powerlifting, cooking or crafting.
Interests: hiking, camping, abseiling, paddling, swimming, making amazing camp food
Climbing Wall Coordinator
Andrew Woolley
About me: I’ve been around for a while, and somehow have not been pushed off a cliff yet. Former student who now works in town. Grew up next to Wollemi national park and have tried to spend as much time in one ever since. Assist in climbing wall supervision.
Interests: Anything that gets me out an about in the great outdoors. Have done a lot of remote off track walking, a bit of climbing, bike riding and bits of other stuff. May be found botanising along the way. There is nothing like sitting around a fire, watching the stars and enjoying the serenity.
Gear Manager
Nicholas Young
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Safety Officer
Alice Bauer
About me: I’ve been involved in the outdoor club off and on for a fair while. Former student who works in town. Grew up camping and hiking, and love doing these things (probably even more than ever) now. Assist in climbing wall supervision.
Interests: Bike riding, climbing, walking, swimming. Plants and animals. Oh and yummy food around a campfire.
General Committee Member
Carmen Schultz
About me: I originally studied psychology at UNE and then stumbled into the learning design department where I now work full-time. I’m passionate about education, the environment, and I love anything to do with art and design. I joined the club to learn rock climbing and have since allocated myself as the resident club photographer, web designer, and social media manger.
Interests: bushwalking, camping, digital technologies, photography, art, and design
General Committee Member
Simon Porter
About me: I’m a civil engineer who finds it extremely difficult to keep still. I enjoy exercising, travelling, and getting out to see new places
Interests: mountain biking, hiking, bouldering, climbing, scuba diving, and snowboarding when I get the chance