Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW
Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW (CCIA)

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Service Offering

Marketing and Promotional Opportunities

As a member you receive free listings in:
  • The caravan park directory and supplier directory sections of the consumer website
  • The NSW Caravan & Camping Holiday & Touring Guide
  • NSW Caravan, Camping & RV Products & Services Buyer’s Guide
  • Manufactured Home Estates & Villages Guide
Special member rates for the:
  • NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD & Holiday Supershow
  • Penrith Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo
  • South Coast Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo
Subsidised rates to be involved in television promotions on:
  • Channel 9’s Discover Down Under
  • Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender programs
Promotional Support through CCIA:
  • Public relations activities and promotions
  • Newspaper and radio advertising
  • Media pitching
Recognition through the CCIA’s:
  • Annual Conference
  • Awards of Excellence
  • Gumnut Awards program
  • Sponsorship of regional and state tourism awards

Legal advice and information

  • Residential Tenancy Agreements
    The Association publishes a special Residential Tenancy Agreement for members. This is supplemented by an explanatory brochure to explain and simplify procedures, as well as being supported by the Association's Legal Counsel, Mr Bob Browne.
  • Long Term Casual Occupation Agreements
    The Association's book of Hire Agreements is available to members involved in the hiring of touring vehicles.
  • Hire Agreements
    The Association publishes a special Long Term Casual Occupation Agreement for members.
  • Industrial Relations
    The Association is an Industrial organisation of Employers registered under the NSW Industrial Relations Act 1991. It is also affiliated with the NSW Business Chamber and the Hotel, Motel & Accommodation Association (HMAA) and the Motor Traders Association of NSW. This allows members access to industrial awards as well as information from organisations upon payment of a small additional annual fee.

Training

Training and seminars are conducted for members as the need arises.  In the past these have included:

  • The Media - practical experience of a television interview and handling investigative journalism
  • The Enterprise Agreement Process - establishing an enterprise agreement
  • The Tribunal Process - preparing for a Tribunal hearing
  • How to Complete An Award Winning Submission - getting more publicity by entering and winning awards
  • OHS Workshops - educating members on the new OHS legislation

Commercial Member Services

CCIA offers members a range of group buying discount opportunities for commodities and services such as:

  • Gas
  • Telephones
  • Power
  • Motor vehicles
  • Banking services
  • Insurance
  • Cleaning and pool chemicals

Trade and park advisory services

If you have a problem the Association is just a phone call away. Trained staff will provide answers to your queries concerning the Local Government, Caravan Park Regulations, Manufactured Home Estates Regulations, the Residential Tenancies Act, the Regulations and the Code of Practice.  If we do not know the answer to your query we will obtain other specialist advice for you.

Member Information

CCIA members are kept up to date with:

  • The Review: a bi-monthly magazine that focuses on changes to government legislation and policies as well as Industry highlights. It aims at keeping members informed of developments that may affect their operations.

Members are also provided with employment information via an:

  • Employment Register: The Association maintains a register of persons seeking employment as managers within the Industry and can supply members who wish to obtain staff with copies of relevant CVs and references.