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ABOUT US

About ARO

The Australasian Rescue Organisation (ARO) is the peak body in Australasia for the development and exchange of information, knowledge, and skills across all facets of rescue. It is a not for profit organisation that promotes best practice and independent leadership in rescue.

MEET THE TEAM

ARO is made up of volunteers from across the industry dedicated to supporting ARO’s goals and objectives. All roles in the Technical Committees are appointed for a period of up to two years. To nominate for any of the vacant roles, please send through an Expression of Interest detailing your experience to the Secretary. You must be an active member to nominate for these roles.

Executive Committee
  1. President – Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM
  2. Vice President – Brenton Charlton
  3. Treasurer – Peter Hammond
  4. Secretary – Kathryn Crofts
  5. Business Development and Engagement Officer – David Cockbain
  6. Governance and Compliance Officer – Vacant
  7. Technical Officer Rescue – Neil Francis
  8. RCR Challenge Coordinator – Mick Vanderzalm
Road Crash Rescue (RCR) Technical Committee

Research shows that worldwide there is one road trauma fatality every 26.9 seconds and that for every road fatality in developed countries such as Australia, there are three life-long disablements, 10 major trauma patients requiring surgery and 30 cases requiring medical care. ARO strives to reduce this toll by improving the science and quality of road and trauma rescue services provided to casualties, directly reducing the severity of injuries. ARO encourages its members to act independently and explore opportunities in the development of techniques, skills and innovation that may lead to better rescue outcomes. As an independent organisation, it has the capacity to broker new directions that may otherwise be restricted by government agency rules. Note, additional roles may be appointed to the Challenge Management Team for events including Road Crash Rescue Challenges.

  1. RCR Challenge Coordinator/Lead/Chair – Michael Vanderzalm
  2. RCR Command Specialist – vacant
  3. RCR Technical Specialist – vacant
  4. RCR Scenario Coordinator – vacant
  5. RCR Trauma Challenge Coordinator – vacant
  6. RCR Medical Specialist – vacant
  7. RCR Admin and Logistics Coordinator – vacant
  8. RCR Research and Education Officer – vacant
  9. RCR Professional Development Coordinator – vacant
Water Rescue (WR) Technical Committee

The occurrence of water rescues has increased in recent years. ARO specialises in the development and knowledge across all facets of patient-focus rescue including Water Rescue. Through its events, activities and partnerships with domestic and international industry bodies/organisations/agencies specialising in rescue, ARO shares best practice in services and products developed by skilled and experienced rescue and trauma professionals through innovation and exploration in new technology.

  1. WR Challenge Coordinator / WR Lead / Chair – Shannon Crofton
  2. WR Command Specialist – Tony Hine
  3. WR Technical Specialist – Garry Silk
  4. WR Specialist – Daniel van Keimpema
  5. WR Boat Specialist – Matthew Roser
  6. WR Medical Specialist – Troy Jones
  7. WR Operational Specialist – Dave Bowing
  8. WR Research and Education Specialist – James Boland
  9. WR Professional Development Coordinator – Anthony Jones
Vertical Rescue (VR) Technical Committee
  1. VR Lead/Chair – Vacant
  2. VR Technical Specialist – Vacant
  3. VR Safety Specialist – Vacant
  4. VR Medical Specialist – Vacant
  5. VR Admin and Logistics Coordinator – Vacant
  6. VR Research and Education Specialist – Vacant
  7. VR Professional Development Coordinator – Vacant
Industrial and Domestic Rescue (IDR) Technical Committee
  1. IDR Challenge Coordinator/Lead/Chair – Vacant
  2. IDR Command Specialist – Vacant
  3. IDR Technical Specialist – Industrial Rescue – Vacant
  4. IDR Technical Specialist – Domestic Rescue – Vacant
  5. IDR Medical Specialist – Vacant
  6. IDR Safety Specialist – Vacant
  7. IDR Admin and Logistics Coordinator – Vacant
  8. IDR Research and Education Specialist – Vacant
  9. IDR Professional Development Coordinator – Vacant

Documents

Public Documents

View ARO public facing documents here.

Governance and Compliance

ARO is committed to observing the legal, regulatory and governance requirements applicable to independent associations. All members, suppliers, partners and sponsors of ARO are expected to adhere to the ARO Code of Conduct.

ARO Rules of Association – The Rules of Association govern the rights and responsibilities of the members as well as how the association will operate; it is a contract between the incorporated association and its members.

ARO Code of Conduct – Sets out expectations of how ARO members and its affiliates should behave.