Capability-Building Opportunities
Training opportunities that educate, inspire and empower tourism operators to deliver exceptional products and experiences for visitors, build sustainable and resilient businesses, and help grow the visitor economy.
DNCW works with a range of state, regional and local government and industry agencies to promote and facilitate learning opportunities designed specifically for the needs of Central West operators, including workshops, masterclasses, conferences, forums, webinars, mentoring and more.
Current Training & Development Opportunities
Webinar: 2026 Australian Adventure Activity Standards
The session will cover the key changes emerging from the 2026 AAAS review, the shift towards a provider-focused approach, risk management, governance and insurance considerations, as well as some practical steps operators can take now to prepare.
Date: Thursday 15 October
Time: 12-1pm AEDT
Location: Online
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
NSW First Webinar - Tips for Using Online Resources
This webinar introduces the accessibility toolkit, and showcases the resources available to support visitor economy businesses.
Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Online
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: Arrivals from 2:50pm. Workshop from 3-5pm
Location: Mudgee Arts Precinct - Seminar Room
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: Arrivals from 5:20pm. Workshop from 5:30-8pm
Location: Mudgee Arts Precinct - Seminar Room
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
Date: Thursday 29 October
Time: Arrivals from 4:45pm. Workshop from 5-7pm
Location: Mudgee Arts Precinct - Seminar Room
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
NSW First Webinar - ATDW Masterclass
Take your ATDW profile to the next level in this hands-on session. Learn how to optimise your content with keyword-rich descriptions, compelling imagery, deals and offers, and other techniques that can increase your visibility and help your business stand out online.
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Time: 10-10:45am
Location: Online
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
NSW First Webinar - International Day of People with Disability
This webinar will celebrate the International Day of People with Disability while exploring how misconceptions and unconscious bias can impact disability inclusion.
Date: Thursday 3 December
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Online
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
In Focus: Accessible Tourism Webinar
Hosted by DNCW and presented by Kerry Williams, Founder of Accessible Accommodation, this webinar explores how accessible tourism is not a niche market, but a growing opportunity for operators.
What the webinar covers:
- The size and value of the accessible tourism market
- Why trust and accurate information drive bookings
- Simple, low-cost ways operators can improve accessibility
- How accreditation through the Accessible Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP) builds credibility
- The role of inclusive service and staff confidence in improving guest experience
- How accessibility enhances appeal for all travellers, including seniors and families