The Western Australian Association of Caravan Clubs Inc.  What is it? 

Caravan and Motor Home Clubs in Western Australia are represented on a State body called the “WA Association of Caravan Clubs Inc.” which also operates under a registered business name of “Caravanswest.”

The Association, (WAACCI), meets every two months with delegates from each club attending. Discussion centres on all forms of activities that impinge on caravanning and delegates report back to their club committees.  The Association was founded with the registration of a body known as the "Recreational Vehicle Clubs Association of W.A." which was incorporated on 1st June 1978 with just five clubs.  The name was later changed to today’s name, and registered on 17th November 1982.

Today the Association has 31 affiliated clubs, representing some 1000 vans, with seven clubs based in country towns. 

The aims of the Association are to foster and promote caravanning and encourage caravanners to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of the natural environment. 

Standing Committees

The Association has four Standing Committees with the following aims:

1.  GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS LIAISON (Chairperson Ted Walker)

Aim:  To provide appropriate information on caravanning to Government, Local Government and the Caravan Industry and monitor activities of these bodies which could impact adversely on caravanning lifestyles of members and the wider population of caravanners.

2.  TOURISM & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (Chairperson Gerry Kerrigan)         

Aim:  To promote caravanning as an enjoyable lifestyle activity.

3.   NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT (Chairperson - Vacant)

Aim:  Develop and foster the formation of caravan clubs in the metropolitan area and regional areas of Western Australia.

4.  STATE AND NATIONAL RALLIES (Chairperson Marion Warner)

Aim 1: Organise and operate all aspects of combined clubs rallies in Western Australia every two years.  (Usually held on the end of September LWE)

Aim 2:  Assist and facilitate club members in attending National rallies at interstate venues.  In due course act as host body when the venue is W.A.

Office Bearers:    (Elected in November 2009 for 12 months)

Administration

The Association is administered by the Executive comprising the elected Office-bearers with the bulk of the work undertaken by the Honorary Secretary who operates from a home office.

The Contact details are:-

Constitution

A copy of the Association’s constitution, bylaws and rules of debate can be down-loaded by clicking the icons below: 

WAACCI Constitution, 35KB

WAACCI By-laws, 30KB

WAACCI Meeting Rules of Debate, 35KB

Wider Representation

The Association represents the consumer group of caravanners and motorhome users, and as such has a voice on various Committees, enquiries and new development proposals that affect the caravanning life-style. Specifically, the Association is represented on the:-  

• “Caravan & Camping Advisory Committee to the Minister for Local Government.  This is a 3-year appointment and the current member is Mr K Forbes , with his Deputy.
• “Western Australian Recreational & Campers Organisation.” Mr Peet represents the interests of the Association, as a member.

• National Association of Caravan Clubs Inc. which comprises all State Associations.
  

Privacy Provisions and Public Liability

Apart from the Association Office-bearers, Club Delegates and Club Secretaries, no other details of individuals are published or available.Clubs however, publish a list of their members and contact details, which are only available for the specific use of/by their individual club members.

The Association holds Public Liability Insurance for its affiliated clubs.

10 Good Reasons Why You Should Become a WAACCI Member

And one good reason why we want YOU...

Your club needs to be affiliated with the Association and come under its umbrella of legal indemnity insurance (public liability) to protects the clubs' and office bearer's assets.

Once incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act, clubs should read and complete the form below, and submit to the Association.  Click on the PDF icon to read it.

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