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ADVENTURE VICTORIABusiness Profile:FOR ADVENTURE VICTORIA WEBSITE CLICK www.adventurevictoria.com.au
Adventure Victoria are adventure specialists that provide a seamless adventure experience across the Victorian High Country. We cater for group sizes of 2 to 120+ and provide a range of adventure activities that are operated independently or simultaneously. They can provide packages and one off adventures for the Inbound, Backpacker and domestic markets.Principals Profile:Linton Smith, Operations Director: Phone 0427686254Qualifications: Tertiary rafting instructor, level 3, grade 5 rafting guide with 30 years experience, wilderness first aid, level 3 swift water rescue instructor. Background: Advisor to the Victorian Treasurer and the Minister for Tourism. Board member of the Victorian Tourism Operators Association Chairman of the Victorian Tourism Operators operating standards and risk management committee Convenor of the Tourism Victoria Journalist adventure familiarisation program Delegation leader, to the Victorian Parliament, Producing reforms within the tourism and insurance industries in relation to public liability insurance Co-author of the rafting standards for Victoria Michael Watson, IT and Communications Director: Phone 0357773552Qualifications: Level 4 Horse Trail Riding Guide, Level 2 First Aid Background: Michael has been involved in the horse trail riding industry since 1982 and operates 3 horse trail riding businesses. Michael is second generation in the family business and adventures start predominantly from his 730 acre property nestled at the base of Victorias High Country. Michael is also chairperson of the Mansfield Shire Tourism Advisory Committee who represent 25% of regional Victoria’s accommodation. Geoff Proctor, Corporate Business Director: Phone 0357721440Qualifications: Rafting Guide Certificate, Level 1 Ski Instructor, Canoe / Kayak Level 1 Instructor, High & Low Ropes Instructor, Bronze Cross, St Johns Ambulance Level 2, Lifeguard, 4 Wheel Drive Course, Special Vehicle Licence, Hazardous Bus Endorsement, Heavy Bus and Articulated Licence. Background: Geoff’s philosophy is based on Adventure Based Experiential Learning.(ABEL). ABEL programs utilise challenge and adventure activities to provide opportunities for individuals to push beyond their comfort zones, that encourage skill recognition and increase personal awareness. David Chitty, Risk Management Director: Phone 0419280614Qualifications: Military qualifications in Climbing and abseiling, caving, bushcraft and leadership. Background: David Chitty has been working in the outdoors for over 40 years including service as an Infantry Officer in the Australian Defence Force with active service in a war zone. He has been conducting recreational adventure for 20 years and currently specialises in caving, abseiling, bushwalking and cross country ski touring snow camping. He has been active in the development of risk management and codes of practice (Activity standards) for the outdoor industry in Victoria and is involved with a range of industry peak bodies. David is based in North East Victoria and operates in a range of locations across the state. 
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