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About Aquatics & Recreation Victoria

 

the peak body for the aquatic and recreation industry

 

 

Who Are We?

 

Aquatics & Recreation Victoria is the peak body for the aquatics and recreation

industry in Victoria.  We represent and support aquatic and recreation facilities staff

and industry personnel to develop vibrant, healthy and connected communities.

 

 

Who We Represent?

 

Aquatics & Recreation Victoria represent people and organisations from across the industry.

 

  • Swimming pool managers and staff

  • Swim school teachers and staff

  • Aquatic (wet) and recreation (dry) facilities staff and managers

  • Recreation facilities owners and operators

  • Management agencies

  • Local government personnel

  • Businesses who supply to the industry

 

Industry Potential

 

The aquatic and recreation industry makes a significant contribution to local communities, as well as being important to people's health, well being and social development.

 

It will become even more

important in the 21st century as lifestyles change.  It is time for all elements of the industry to think as one including indoor, outdoor, wet and dry facilities.
 

What We Offer the Industry?

 

Aquatics & Recreation Victoria offers a range of services to improve networks,

communication and knowledge in the industry.

 

Industry Specific Services such as:

 

  • newsSPLASH, the electronic newsletter that informs and educates

  • Victorian Aquatic & Recreation Awards

  • Advocacy on key issues

  • Study tours

  • Industry forums

  • Employment opportunities

  • Industry and special interest committees

 

Recognised Aquatic Qualifications

 

  • AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety Certificate

  • AUSTSWIM elective courses

  • Aqua Exercise Instructors Qualification

 

Professional Development Opportunities

 

  • Annual AquaRec and AquaSummit conferences

  • Regular professional development workshops for AUSTSWIM teachers

  • Facility and industry development workshops

 

Aquatic Education Programs

 

  • Water Safety Week

  • Resources specfically for school teachers and aquatic educators

  • VICSWIM run at your facility

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

Ian Swan

 

Finance Manager

Ian Scholefield

 

Manager - Marketing & Business Development

Sharon Brasher

 

Executive Assistant

Vladimir Varga

 

Manager - Aquatic Services

Cameron Graham

 

Office Manager

Vicki McNally

 

Customer Service Officer

Laura Martin

 

Customer Service Officer

Carly Salmon

 

Project Manager - Smart Water

Justin Bromley

 

Project Manager - Health & Activity

Cindy Needham

 
                                                           

 

Aquatics & Recreation Victoria
44-46 Birdwood Street, Box Hill South VIC 3128

Phone: 03 8843 2000     Fax: 03 9890 5099

E: info@aquarecvic.org.au