Accreditation and Licences for the Visitor Economy
Welcome to the VTIC industry support hub. We have collated contacts, connections, reading and more for our evolving tourism and events industry in relation to best practice, accreditation and licences for the Visitor Economy
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Licences & Accreditation Page
Find more on what licences and accreditation atre available in the industry. This is the VTIC page for such resources
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Priority for VTIC Members and CPV accreditation
Consolidated and developed in collaboration with industry experts, these business support resources aim to meet your immediate needs and guide you through managing and preparing for online security of your business.
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Surf schools and other commercial activities (licences) on the GOR
The Great Ocean Road Authority manages Surf school, trail bike, yoga classes and any other activity with an instructor or leader or other commercial activities (licences). It is important to check if your activities require such a licence.
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New licence for Great Ocean Road Authority
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (the Authority) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced tour operators wanting to conduct recreational activities on coastal reserves along the Great Ocean Road. Closed June 2nd
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CPV Driver Accreditation Page
This is the VTIC Hub page that helps explain the VTIC Member offer to prioritise CPV the accreditation process
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Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)
If you’re not sure what licences, regulations, council approvals or compliance requirements you need to start your business, the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) can help. Use this tool to find out which licences you need to start, run and grow your business.
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CPV Driver Accreditation
Tourism operators and drivers: There are varying roles in our industry where driver accreditation is required. You need driver accreditation if you want to drive a Commercial Passenger Vehicle for payment. Follow this link for more information.
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Leases, Licences & Permits for GORCaPA
Leases, licences and permits, Many venues and spaces along the Great Ocean Road are ideal for weddings, parties and community events.
Permits are required for foreshore activities including beach weddings, filming and photography, yoga and personal training sessions, dog training classes, surfing competitions and events.
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Search Licences & Regulations
Find the licences you need for your business. This National site has a tool to find out which licences you need to start, run and grow your business.
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Emergency Numbers
A quick list of Emergency Numbers for Victoria
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Bus Operator Accreditation
Applying to be an accredited bus operator in Victoria? Details have changed since March 2022, please check this link for updates (Govt)
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