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• Tour Guides Australia Drinks at YARRA BOTANICA

  • When
    24 May 2022
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    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    YARRA BOTANICA SANDRIDGE BRIDGE, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

  Our second social event in Melbourne
  will be held on the water at Yarra Botanica

  
  

  This is a two-level floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River in the heart of Southbank, celebrating seasonal Victorian producers; from artisan cheeses, sustainable seafood, farm-fresh fruit & vegetables and an all-local line up of drinks.Join colleagues for a drink or two. Come when you like, leave when you must.

  A bonus is that our 'meet up' venues may become authentic 'must do' recommendations we can pass on to our tour guests!

  WHEN:    Tuesday 24 May 2022, 3.00-6.00pm
  WHERE:   Yarra Botanica - access from Flinders Walk on the Yarra River. Cross the Sandridge Bridge to the southside of the river and you will see the venue to the left.
  COST:  Free but RSVP by Monday 23 May 2022 so we can adjust the reservations- if necessary. 

  RESERVE YOUR FREE RSVP HERE 

  COVIDSafe settings for Victoria require that attendees: We are well and displaying no COVID symptoms

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• GIVING VOICE TO AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDES

  • When
    31 May 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  During COVID, Birgitta March – TGA member, multi-lingual tour guide and academic – has been busy completing a research project for a Master of Philosophy.  Join Birgitta as she shares important aspects of her research about the state of professional tour guiding with TGA members.

  For information and bookings - FREE WEBINAR 

  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/341820984767

  

  
  

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• TELL US ABOUT CAIRNS - Wild Sex with Alan Gillanders

  • When
    7 Jun 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE VIA ZOOM

  Join us for our second webinar in a series where we become more familiar with some unique features ofAustralia's diverse regions.

  
  

  Tour Guides Australia continues our series of FREE webinars focusing on unique aspects and features in regions across Australia. Our upcoming webinar features CAIRNS and WILD SEX! Not to be missed!

  Join us for an illustrated introduction to the breeding systems biology of some of the special vertebrates of the Wet Tropics with our expert presenter, Alan Gillanders.
  There are lots of ways animals reproduce themselves. In some species lifelong bonds occur while in others the bonding is limited to an exchange of bodily fluids.

  Alan has lived on the Atherton Tablelands since late 1976. His interest in natural history has been lifelong.  lan is a member of various professional bodies including Savannah Guides, was a national park volunteer 1994-2020, is active in local conservation organisations and his skills are utilised for training by government and independent bodies. In 2019 Savannah Guides recognised Alan’s special skills by awarding him the title of Senior Savannah Guide. Alan was presented with a Cassowary Award in 2011 for conservation and interpretation of the Wet Tropics.

  The webinar will run for appx 50 mins and there will be time for Alan to answer questions posted through the Chat for the final 10 mins or so.

  RESERVE YOUR FREE ONLINE SEAT HERE 

  All registrants will receive the link to the ZOOM session 

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• CHADSTONE - THE FASHION CAPITAL AND HOTEL CHADSTONE FAMIL

  • When
    16 Jun 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Chadstone Shopping Centre Melbourne

  SAVE THE DATE  Thursday 16 June 2022 

  
  

  There’s a few things Chadstone is keen for the TGA members to learn when they show tourist groups around the centre:

  * Did you know for example that for every group that is escorted to/around the centre they will provide a Chadstone tote shopping bag, water bottle, store directory and Chadstone Tourist Shopping Passport (discounts and value adds at over 100 of Chadstone’s 500+ stores)?

  * Or that there’s free tea/hot water at a very relaxing Visitor’s Lounge?

  * You will get a chance to tour their new Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel

  * You will get the opportunity to try out their valet parking for free!

  WHEN:   THURSDAY 16 JUNE 2022, 10:00 am
  WHERE:  Visitor Lounge on the Ground Floor near Tiffany (see map) at Chadstone.

  If you have used the valet parking, the Visitor Lounge is directly above, simply up the escalator and turn right.

  Registrations opening soon... check back or watch your emails 

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• GREAT OCEAN ROAD – HISTORY & NATURE FAMIL

  • When
    12 Jul 2022
  •  
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Great Ocean Road

  
  

  
  

  Join TGA members for a full day road trip down the iconic Great Ocean Road to learn about the Great Ocean Road Story (the building of the Great Ocean Road).  We are also visiting the newest wildlife attraction in the region, Wildlife Wonders, for a (heavily discounted) guided ranger tour.

  For more information and bookings -

  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/great-ocean-road-history-nature-famil-tickets-341151381967

  TUESDAY 12 JULY 2022    Full Day

  Special TGA Member Price - $16.00 (usually $59.00)

  Bookings close Friday 7 July 2022

  Limited places – book early!

  
  

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• Melbourne Guiding Fundamentals - Accreditation Course

  • Start
    20 Jul 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    22 Jul 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA

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  • Accreditation Course – Guiding Fundamentals

    This is a 3-day introductory course that is designed for people who are new to the industry or those who would like to gain skills to be job ready for future employment as a guide within the visitor economy.

    During the course you will have insights from industry professionals that will share their knowledge and experience across six themes that Tour Guides Australia recognise as the minimal industry standards for guiding. 

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  • They are:

  1.     Cultural and social awareness
  2.     Customer service
  3.     Occupational, health and safety
  4.     Safety and legislation  
  5.     Story telling
  6.     Organising a tour

  Course 3 days attendance $550 incl GST

  REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW HERE 

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• Cairns Guiding Fundamentals - Accreditation Course

  • Start
    27 Jul 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM (AEST)
  • End
    29 Jul 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Cairns RSL. 119 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870

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  • Accreditation Course – Guiding Fundamentals

    This is a 3-day introductory course that is designed for people who are new to the industry or those who would like to gain skills to be job ready for future employment as a guide within the visitor economy.

    During the course you will have insights from industry professionals that will share their knowledge and experience across six themes that Tour Guides Australia recognise as the minimal industry standards for guiding. 

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  • They are:

  1.     Cultural and social awareness
  2.     Customer service
  3.     Occupational, health and safety
  4.     Safety and legislation  
  5.     Story telling
  6.     Organising a tour

  Course 3 days attendance $550 incl GST

  Registrations Opening Soon 

  Email office@tga.org.au for more information

  
  

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• Sydney - Guiding Fundamentals - Accreditation Course

  • Start
    10 Aug 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    12 Aug 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Veriu 18 O'Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015

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  • Accreditation Course – Guiding Fundamentals

    This is a 3-day introductory course that is designed for people who are new to the industry or those who would like to gain skills to be job ready for future employment as a guide within the visitor economy.

    During the course you will have insights from industry professionals that will share their knowledge and experience across six themes that Tour Guides Australia recognise as the minimal industry standards for guiding. 

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  • They are:

  1.     Cultural and social awareness
  2.     Customer service
  3.     Occupational, health and safety
  4.     Safety and legislation  
  5.     Story telling
  6.     Organising a tour

  Course 3 days attendance $550 incl GST

  Registration Opening very soon 

  Email office@tga.org.au for more information

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