AWSA National Conference
2024 National Conference - Halls Gap, VIC
Date: Sunday 25th February - Tuesday 27th February
Location: Halls Gap, Victoria
Join us in Halls Gap for our 2024 AWSA National Conference!
A time for fellowship with members, and to meet and network with industry representatives.
Registrations now open and close 9 February 2024.
Registration online via TryBooking
2024 Program Highlights:
- Jigsaw Farms - a look at carbon neutral sheep, cattle and agroforestry farming
- Rural Counselling & Disaster Planning
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Sheep Genetics & AWSA Satellite Flock Project Results
- Breeders Panel / Q&A - Have your questions answered
- Mini Golf Competition
- Tour of Frew Foods International at Stawell
- Halls Gap Zoo Tour or Shearing Trailer Demonstration (both optional activities)
- Rural Bank and Zoetis representation, including promotional / product giveaways
- Social atmosphere for all to relax and enjoy.
Full Program will be released shortly.
Accommodation:
The Conference Venue is the Country Plaza Halls Gap, Victoria, located in the heart of the Grampians National Park.
Accommodation is available at the Country Plaza Halls Gap, visit www.countryplazahallsgap.com.au for more details.
The Country Plaza offers a range of rooms from Economy Queen to Premium Twin rooms, with prices ranging from $135 - $165.
A number of rooms have been placed on hold for members until the end of January, please make sure to book soon to avoid missing out and mention the Conference to receive our Conference room rates.
Contact Country Plaza Halls Gap, Phone: (03) 5356 4344 or Email: enquiries@countryplazahallsgap.com.au.
Members do not necessarily need to stay at the conference venue. A range of other accommodation options including caravan parks can be found at www.hallsgapaccommodation.com.au.
For More Information - Contact:
Lachie McCrae - Conference Coordinator: 0418 540 790
Nikki Ward - Executive Officer: 0488 018 765 or email whitesuffolk@gmail.com
2024 Conference Pricing:
*all prices GST inclusive
Full Conference Package: (includes all meals and program activities Sun-Tues) |
$275 per person |
Day 1 - Monday 26th February (includes all meals incl main dinner & program activities Monday only) |
$150 per person |
Day 2 - Tuesday 27th February (includes all meals incl casual dinner & program activities Tuesday only) |
$150 per person |
Monday Dinner Only (for guests only wishing to attend the main dinner) |
$70 per person |
Tuesday Dinner Only (for guests only wishing to attend the casual dinner) |
$40 per person |
Sponsored by:
Past Conference: 2023 - Lake Hume Resort, Albury NSW
Date: Sunday 12th February - Tuesday 14th February
Location: Albury, New South Wales
Venue: Lake Hume Resort
Full report coming soon
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