ASSOCIATION PROFILE       

The Visitor Centre Association of Western Australia (VCAWA) is the peak industry body representing Visitor & Information Centres and the Visitor Servicing industry throughout WA.

VCAWA fast facts:                                         

• Peak industry body for the 102 WA Visitor Centres
• Not-for-profit Membership Based Association
• Representation of more than 4,500 tourism operators in the State
• Facilitate the Annual Visitor Servicing Conference
• Facilitate the GWN7 Top Tourism Awards
• Strong tourism industry links with Tourism WA, Tourism Council WA, all five Regional Tourism Organisations, Local Government and Small Business Representatives
• Facilitate Education, Training and Business Support Services for Visitor Centres
• Strategic Marketing of the italic 'i'
• Raising the profile of Visitor Servicing and the Tourism Industry in WA
  Facilitate the EVE (Enhancing Visitor Experiences) training forums, working with the Business Growth Centre
  We are "Leading Visitor Centres into the Future"

To download a Membership form click here.

THE BOARD

The Board is elected by the Membership to provide strategic direction and support to the Executive Officer, Members and the Association. A Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are elected by the Board to lead the Association and an Executive Officer and Administration Officer are employed to be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the VCAWA.

The Board is made up of representatives from different Visitor Centre management structures, including privately owned, not-for-profit Tourism Associations and Local Government. Several Ex-officio representatives are appointed from time to time to facilitate representation within the Tourism Industry as well as to assist with our business growth and development.

Our Membership base within the State is currently represented by the following Board Members:

Dee Smith - Visitor Centre Association of Western Australia
Executive Officer

Tracy Barr - Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association
Chairperson

Peter Hill - Rottnest Island Authority
Vice Chairperson

Barbara Hugill - Kalbarri Visitor Centre

Board Member

Danielle Robertson - Kalgoorlie Visitor Centre
Board Member

Matt Norton - Geographe Bay Tourism Association
Board Member

Natasha Mahar - Broome Visitor Centre
Board Member

Chris Telenta - Halls Creek Visitor Centre 
Board Member

Laurie Ayers - West Australian Local Government
Board Member

Marcus Falconer - Tourism Western Australia
Ex-officio