Australian White Suffolk Association
National Conference
2026 National Conference
Swan Valley, WA
Sunday 15th - Tuesday 17th March 2026
The Vines Resort, Swan Valley WA
Whites go West!
The AWSA is proud to host its 2026 National Conference in the stunning Swan Valley, Western Australia!
Join White Suffolk breeders and industry leaders from across the country for 3 days of networking, knowledge-sharing and insight into White Suffolk breeding and the current and future landscape of our sheep industry. The conference will feature informative speaker sessions, industry updates, networking opportunities and social events, all set against the backdrop of one of Western Australia's most renowned wine regions.
2026 Program
Sunday 15 March
Arrival
Welcome Dinner
Monday 16 March
Breakfast
Half Day Conference
Lunch
Off Site Field Trip
Gala Dinner
Tuesday 17 March
Breakfast
Half Day Conference
Association AGM
Lunch
Swan Valley Tour
Mini Golf Competition
Dinner - off-site (at own expense)
Full Program - Download (coming soon!)
For More Information
Brenton Addis - mobile: 0400 064 458
Josh Addis - mobile: 0447 257 200
Harris Thompson - mobile: 0488 493 713
Nikki Ward - Executive Officer: 0488 018 765 or email whitesuffolk@gmail.com
2026 Conference Pricing
*all prices GST inclusive
| Full Conference Package (includes all meals and program activities Sun-Tues (excludes Tues dinner) |
$330 |
| Day 1 - Monday 16 March (includes program activities Monday only, includes dinner) |
TBA |
| Day 2 - Tuesday 17 March (includes program activities Tuesday only, excludes dinner - own expense) |
TBA |
| Child (10 - 17) - Full Conference Package (includes all meals and program activities Sun-Tues (excludes Tues dinner) Child registration only available with an accompanying full adult registration. |
$220 |
Accommodation
The Conference Venue is The Vines Resort located in the beautiful Swan Valley.
Accommodation is available at The Vines Resport, visit https://www.vines.com.au/ for more details. Simply call 08 9297 3000 and mention the conference to take advantage of the special conference accommodation prices. (conference rate is only available when booking via phone).
Members do not necessarily need to stay at the conference venue. A range of other accommodation options in the Swan Valley can be found here: https://www.swanvalley.com.au/
Past Conference: 2025 - Hahndorf, SA
Date: Sunday 23rd February - Tuesday 25th February
Location: Hahndorf, South Australia
Venue: Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
2025 National Conference Report - coming soon!
Past Conference: 2024 - Halls Gap, VIC
Date: Sunday 25th February - Tuesday 27th February
Location: Halls Gap, Victoria
Venue: Country Plaza Halls Gap
Past Conference: 2023 - Lake Hume Resort, Albury NSW
Date: Sunday 12th February - Tuesday 14th February
Location: Albury, New South Wales
Venue: Lake Hume Resort
Keynote Speakers were:
- Dr Michelle Henry
- Hannah Williams
- Peta Bradley & Marni Hodge
- Michael Curtis
- Steve & Debbie Milne
- Peter Godbolt & Matt Tinkler
- Dr Matthew Playford
- Troy Constance
- Matthew Hallam
- Matthew Sea
Past Conference: 2020 - Grindelwald, Tasmania
Date: Sunday 2nd February - Wednesday 5th February 2020
Location: Grindelwald, Tasmania
Venue: Aspect Tamar Valley Resort
Key note speakers were:
- Frank Archer, Landfall Angus & Landfall Farm Fresh
- Rafe Bell, Tasmanian Market Update
- Coopers Animal Health, Tasvax 8 Vaccine
- Nick Steele, Agriculture in Tasmania
- Hannah Janson (Rural Bank), Farm Values & Sheep & Meat Insights
- Sheep Genetics, Lambplan Update & Matesel
- Bruce Jackson, Ovine Brucellosis
- Struan & Monika Pearce, Stud Promotion & Marketing
- Conference Dinner with guest speaker David Foster
- Plus site visits to Heazlewood Seeds, Melton Vale and Boags Brewery.
Past Conference: 2019 - Robe, South Australia
Date: Sunday 10th February - Wednesday 13th February 2019
Location: Robe, South Australia
Venue: Robe Institute
Thank you to our 2019 National Conference Sponsors:
Landmark
Elders
National Australia Bank
Zoetis
Key note speakers were:
- Allan Piggott, Sheep Producers Australia
- Nathan Scott, Achieve Ag Solutions
- Dr Andrew Hancock, Zoetis
- Emily Buddle, Animal Welfare
- Andrew Lawrie, Sky Seafood & Mahalia Coffee
- Penny Schulz & Dan Hayes, Apps and Technology
- Peta Bradley, Sheep Genetics
- Tim Leeming, Paradoo Prime
- Scott DeBruin, Mayura Station Wagyu
Past Conference: 2018 - Creswick, Victoria
Date: Sunday 11th February - Wednesday 14th February 2018
Location: Creswick, Victoria
Venue: RACV Goldfields Resort
Key note speakers were:
- David Pethick, Sheep CRC
- Jason Trompf
- Nathan Scott
- Liv Ryan, McCains Potatoes, Ballarat
- Allan Piggott, Sheep Producers Australia
- Mike Stephens, Meridian Agriculture
- Paul Fitzsummons, PKF Sheepskin Valuations
- Struan Pearce, Social Media