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Australian College of Outback Tourism
Trained in the Australian Outback.... Ready for the World! The Australian College of Outback Tourism (ACOOT) is a governance and resource hub with the administration base located in Longreach. The project proponets of ACOOT are Australian Agricultural College Corporation - Longreach Campus, Department of Education Training and Arts and Central Western Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD). Links with university are currently being investigated. Our Vision
World class education and training for the Tourism industries' current and future workers, utilising the latest technology, delivered in the beauty and freedom of the unique Australian Outback. Our Mission
Through a partnership between Australian Agricultural College Corporation - Longreach Campus, Education Queensland Central West District Schools and Industry, ACOOT will deliver training through: Accredited nationally recognised training Partnerships between industry, schools, government, training and further education Dynamic and customised delivery Remaining future focused Embedding tourism into the school' cirriculum Coordinating tourism training opportunities Culturally embedding the role of tourism in our communities Promoting tourism as an exciting and rewarding career Developing a professional approach to tourism into the Central West
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Outback Pathways & Careers Inc Outback Pathways & Careers (OPAC) Inc is a Local Community Partnership (LCP) federally funded by Department od Education and Work Relations (DEEWR) under Career Advice Australia. Our Vision
All young people 13 to 19 years old in Central West Queensland have access to relevant high - quality career and transition support to develop their capacity for education, training and employment futures through Structured Workplace Learning, Career and Transition Support and Adopt a Schools programs, by facilitating innovative partnerships. Our Mission
The central purpose and role of Outback Pathways & Careers Inc is to foster and support a range of quality Structured Workplace Learning, Career and Transition Support and Adopt a Schools programs that will engage the local community in the successful transition of all our local 13 to 19 yearolds to a productive adult life. Click here for further Information: Outback Pathways |
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Targeting Skills Needs in Regions - 2009/2010
RAPAD has been successful in securing funding through Targeting Skills Needs in Regions program (Department of Education Employment and Work Relations (DEEWR) of \\\$370 000 over two years for the Project Officer - Australian College of Outback Tourism.
This project will provide access to accredited training in Tourism and Hospitality through the Australian College of Outback Queensland. The project will diversify the range of training provided as well as enhance the quality of training available in Outback Queensland. Outback Central West Queensland - Skills Formation Strategy - 2009/2010 RAPAD has secured state funding through Department of Education training and the Arts for a Project Office through the Skills Formation Strategy funding. The Outback Central West Queensland Skills Formation Strategy will be designed to target the sectors of the industry where there is demonstrated need for improvement to build capacity to cater for future tourism growth. Click here for further information: Skills Formation Strategy.pdf
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Queensland Online is a division of Book Australia Pty Ltd and is powered by frontdesk software developed by V3 Travel & Leisure. The Software was developed as an industry response to the challenges of allotments, difficulties of maintaining multiple distribution channels and soaring commision costs. The Queensland Online System is easy to use and allows small to medium sized enterprises to access the growing online marketplace. In 2005, one third of all travel globally was booked online, while in 2007 figures are yet to be released to industry leaders agree that it is likely to be around 50%. Benefits - Live real time bookings - from your own websiteand third party sites.
- At time of booking all of the funds go directly into your account.
- National platform - 1250 operators Australia wide.
- Data backed up on Macquarie Telco servers so if your computer dies, data is retained, download your link and you are back in business.
- No locked in contract time.
- Performance based transaction fees. No bookings = No fees.
Features - Reservation System - Administers guest arrivals and departures, manages customer information and process payments/expenses/refunds.
- Exports directly into MYOB.
- Email and SMS notification of bookings.
- Full suite of reports - streamlined office procedures.
- Marketing tools - create customised e-newsletters and databases.
Features - Online Booking System - E-commerce enables your own website.
- Receive bookings from a multitude of third party channels including Visitor Information Centres, RTO's, traditional and non-traditional websites.
- Choose which distribution websites you want to sold through and at what price.
- Set your own booking terms and conditions of use.
- Manage and control all inventory and pricing one system.
Queensland Online Set-up Costs - No more diaries and charts, use Queensland Online to manage all your bookings - online and offline.
- Offline bookings (phone, email or walk-in) do not incur charges.
- Accommodation
0 - 5 inventory no monthly charge*
6 - 10 inventory \\\\\\\$39 per month
11 - 15 inventory \\\\\\\$ 59 per month
16+ inventory \\\\\\\$79 per month - Tours
0 - 3 tours no monthly charge*
4 - 7 tours \\\\\\\$39 per month
8 - 11 tours \\\\\\\$59 per month
12+ tours \\\\\\\$79 per month
* \\\\\\\$39 per month licence fee will be charged for those operators who do not wish to have a Book Now button on their websites. For more information please Download the Queensland Online Booklet Product Providers Distributor Providers For more information please contact Karen Head. Karen Head
Broadband Project Officer
Queensland Online
Mobile: 0403 618 515
Office: 07 4658 3301
Fax: 07 4658 3433
Email: khead@v3leisure.com
This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Clever Networks Program 
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