AWSA National Conference
2020 White Suffolk Conference - Grindelwald, Tasmania
Date: Sunday 2nd February - Wednesday 5th February 2020
Location: Grindelwald, Tasmania
Venue: Aspect Tamar Valley Resort
Grindelwald is a picturesque village, just a 15-minute drive from Launceston and features not only acommodation and conference facilities, but also a Swiss Village, mini golf, paddle boats, pedal carts, golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool - the list goes on!
What more could you want for a mini getaway and break from the farm!
Registrations are now open!
Conference registration rates are as follows: (All rates are GST Inclusive)
| Full conference registration | $140 per person | includes all meals & conference activities |
| Day 1 - Monday 3rd only | $70 per person | includes all meals & conference activities on Monday 2nd only |
| Day 2 - Tuesday 4th only | $70 per person | includes all meals & conference activities on Tuesday 3rd only |
| Dinners only | $55 per person | attendance at dinners only (Sunday, Mon & Tues) |
Online Registration is now open through online ticketing system Trybooking where you can pay for your registration by credit card.
Registrations close Friday, 10th January.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Program
The Conference will begin with a Welcome Pizza Dinner on Sunday, 2nd February followed by a two-day conference on 3rd & 4th February.
Here's a sneak peak of what to expect on the 2020 National Conference program:
- Frank Archer, Landfall Angus & Landfall Farm Fresh
- Rafe Bell, Tasmanian Market Update
- Richard Miller, Petuna Seafoods
- Bruce Jackson, Ovine Brucellosis
- Struan & Monika Pearce, Stud Promotion & Marketing
- Conference Dinner with guest speaker David Foster
- Plus site visits to Heazlewood Seeds, Boags Brewery and more...!
>> Click here to download the 2020 Conference Program
Accommodation
Accommodation bookings are the responsibility of attendees. A number of rooms have been reserved at the Aspect Tamar Valley Resort ready for your bookings - make sure you use reference number 212 776 when making your reservation.
Please get in early and book your accommodation as rooms are only on hold until Christmas time!
While rates are dependent on number of people in rooms, basic information is:
- $119 per night for a single person, breakfast included
- $152 per night for a twin/double, breakfast included
Visit the Aspect Tamar Valley Resort website - www.tamarvalleyresort.com.au - or phone the resort on (03) 6330 0400
Festivale - Tasmania's Premium Summer event
On the weekend immediately prior to the Conference (Friday 31st January - Sunday 2nd January) - Festivale - known as Tasmania's Premium summer event is being held in Launceston. This is a wonderful showcase of Tasmania food, beer and wine in Launceston's 'City Park', and also includes a great line up of entertainment. Why not come a day or two earlier and enjoy some of what Tassie has to offer? You can find more information on Festivale here.
Questions? Contact the Organising Committee:
Carmen Cresswell - 0400 551 940
Paul Day - 0407 811 125
Will Milroy - 0438 332 185
Chris Badcock - 0438 775 285
For registration assistance contact Nikki Ward (Secretary) - 0488 018 765 or email whitesuffolk@gmail.com
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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
2018 - Creswick, Victoria
Date: Sunday 11th February - Wednesday 14th February 2018
Location: Creswick, Victoria
Venue: RACV Goldfields Resort
The RACV Goldfields Resort is the venue for all formalities during the 2018 conference.
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
