ACA Accreditation

Cape Otway Ocean Lodge is a member of and fully accredited with the Australian Camps Association. It is the only accredited camp on Cape Otway.

To achieve accreditation, camps have to demonstrate to independent consultants that they meet the core standards for the safe and reasonable operation of the site and program. The following is an extract from the ACA website:

An accredited campsite or outdoor activity provider will have been assessed by an independent person to have met 23 requirements and over 75 checklist items in the areas of:

• health, hygiene and safety
• buildings and facilities
• activity equipment and the conduct of activities
• business administration
• emergency procedures
• participant supervision
• quality assurance and consumer protection

Malcolm and his staff have a minimum Level 2 First Aid training and have undergone Working With Children Checks.