Guides of Australia Accreditation

Guides of Australia accreditation provides tourist visitors with an assurance that a guide has met specific standards and has a commitment to the best practice standards outline in the Australian Tour Guides' Code of Guiding Practice. It will ensure best practice in services to tourists visiting Australia.

The accreditation is suitable for tour guides in all sectors of the tourism industry and encourages professional development and promotes training in all relevant skills.

Guides of Australia provides industry recognition for guides who achieve the specified standards. It is not mandatory but is encouraged by increasing numbers of industry stakeholders including employers, tourism organisations and government agencies.

Accreditation components link to the National Tourism Training Package and involve a tour evaluation and employer references.

The Application Kit contains information regarding the accreditation - criteria, application forms, reference forms etc. A short Fact Sheet is also available and a recent Media Release are also available using the links below.

If you are interested in further information on the accreditation of GOA, please contact the GOA National Secretariat, Suellen Taylor, on email or Ph: 1300 558 105.