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History of ARV
1975Following a proposal from the major aquatic organisations, the Victorian State Government, through Brian Dixon (Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation 1973- 1982) agreed to the establishment of the State Swimming and Water Safety Development Committee. |
1976The State Swimming and Water Safety Development Committee - VICSWIM is formally established in March. |
1980The first AUSTSWIM course was held in Orbost, Victoria in April 1980. |
1999In May 1999 VICSWIM accepts the recommendations of an organisational review to change its name, structure, governance and constitution which are adopted at the annual meeting in October 1999, giving rise to the new Victorian Aquatic Industry Council (VAIC). |
2000In February 2000 the Victorian Aquatic Industry Council is officially launched. |
2005VAIC changes to Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV). |
