AWSA National Conference
2025 National Conference - Hahndorf, SA
Sunday 23rd February - Tuesday 25th February
Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, Hahndorf
Join us in Hahndorf to celebrate 40 years of the Association at the 2025 AWSA National Conference! A time for fellowship with members and to meet and network with industry representatives.
Registrations open soon.
Registration online via Paperform
2025 Program Current Under Development
If you have any questions regarding the 2025 program please reach out to the committee via whitesuffolk@gmail.com
Accommodation
The Conference Venue is the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, South Australia, located in the beautiful Hahndorf.
Accommodation is available at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, visit www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au for more details.
The Discovery Parks - Hahndorf offers a range of accommodation options. From caravan sites to cabins, cottages and units.
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.
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.tripadvisor.com.au
For More Information
Peter Angus - Conference Coordinator - 0408 826 009
Nikki Ward - Executive Officer: 0488 018 765 or email whitesuffolk@gmail.com
2025 Conference Pricing - opening soon
*all prices GST inclusive
| Full Conference Package: (includes all meals and program activities Sun-Tues (excludes Tues dinner) |
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| Day 1 - Monday 24th February (includes all meals incl main dinner & program activities Monday only) |
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| Day 2 - Tuesday 25th February (includes all meals incl casual dinner & program activities Tuesday only) |
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| Sunday Celebration Dinner Only (for guests only wishing to attend the 40th Celebration Dinner) |
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| Monday Dinner Only (for guests only wishing to attend the BBQ Informal Dinner) |
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Sponsored by:
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
