BSA in the media
Suspected gunman Dezi Freeman could survive ‘weeks’ in bush
Suspected police killer Dezi Freeman could remain in rugged Alpine bushland for weeks.
Geelong Grammar students go bush
GEELONG Grammar students have taken the opportunity to get hands-on in nature and complete the Bushcraft Survival Australia (BSA) course.
Calls for better bushcraft education
Gordon Dedman says bush skills should be taught much more broadly to give people the best chance they can at survival.
Backpacker found after 11 nights lost in outback
Gordon says staying with your vehicle is the “golden rule” in the outback.
Gordon on the TODAY show
Gordon joins Karl and Sarah on Channel 9’s TODAY show to discuss bush survival 101.
Gordon on “The Morning Show”
Gordon appeared on Channel 7’s The Morning Show to discuss surviving in the wild and the skills required when venturing into the bush.
‘This is not a wellness retreat’
With help from Gordon Dedman, a consultant on Alone Australia, Rafqa Touma learns how to survive in the wild.
Army survival instructor Gordon Dedman reveals the items he won’t travel without
This bushcraft expert can survive in the harshest environments and is always prepared for whatever the elements throw at him.
The real star of Alone Australia? The location
No matter how charismatic, inventive or resilient the contestants on Alone might be, there’s always a standout star: the location. But how exactly are they chosen?
Message scrawled in mud led to miracle outback flood rescue
Gordo chats with Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings about a Queenslander’s miraculous survival story.
8 Things We Learned From Alone Australia’s Bushcraft Survival Day
Ella and Claire logged out of the We Are Explorers Slack for the day to attend Alone Australia’s Bushcraft Survival Bootcamp.
Alone adviser’s tips for bush survival
Gordon emphasises the need to understand survival priorities and have the right gear. Along with that goes the knowledge to use that equipment effectively.
The Training for Trekking Podcast
Gordon chats with the Training for Trekking podcast and shares some strategies and experiences to help hikers out in the bush.
The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt
Gordon Dedman joins Gina Chick (winner of season 1 of Alone Australia) on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt.
ABC radio interview with Jonathan Kendal
Interest in bushcraft is booming, partly because of shows like Alone Australia which showcases participant’s skills to survive and thrive in wild places.
Melbourne Drive radio interview with Ali Moore
Alone Australia has made a lot of people think about their bush skills and as a result, there is an increasing interest in bushcraft and survival.
Survival skill instructors alarmed by ‘charlatan’ operators
Gordon Dedman’s survival school teaches people how to reconnect with the land, light a fire safely, and ensure any bush trip “leaves no trace”.
As interest in survival skills surge, the wilderness is getting pretty crowded
A growing number of Australians are asking themselves: Are you ready for anything?
ABC Radio: Perth Breakfast
Gordon discusses working as the bushcraft/survival consultant on Alone Australia and the resurgence of bushcraft.
Could you survive alone in the bush?
Survival expert from the hit TV show ‘Alone Australia’ reveals the secrets to sustaining yourself in the wilderness.
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
Gordon was the survival / bushcraft consultant for the National Geographic documentary “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth”
Bushcraft survival skills front and centre
NBN news came out to view our combined Fundamental Module 1 & 2 Course
NBN News
NBN news came to visit us on our 7 Day Combined Basic to Intermediate Bushcraft Survival Course
France 24
Survival skills: The Australians turning to bushcraft in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
ABC RN Drive with Patricia Karvelas
ABC RN Drive with Patricia Karvelas talks with Gordon Dedman.
The Living Room with Chris Brown
Gordon Dedman was featured on The Living Room with Chris Brown.
Ten Play
Gordon Dedman teaching Chris Brown from The Living Room how to survive a night in the bush.
Compassionate Samurai Business Hour
Compassionate Samurai Business Hour interview by Kathy Fairbanks featuring Gordon Dedman
NBN News
NBN News video clip of a Bushcraft Survival Australia course held on the Coffs Coast NSW.
NT News
NT News article featuring Gordon Dedman during a combined services exercise “Kowari”














































