Healthy Hectares Workshops

We are offering landholders who manage small rural properties a series of 6 workshops from February to June 2026.

The 6 workshop series includes workshops on Property Planning, Biodiversity, Pastures, Livestock, Soils, Pests (plants and animals), and Water.

The total cost of the workshop series is $150 per property total (GST inc), which will cover the cost of delivery by subject matter specialists, and various useful resources including your own A1 size property map and Healthy Hectares booklet, and important quick links. Morning tea and lunch are also included.

To allow interactive discussions, the workshops will have a maximum number of 20 participants.

We have previously had an overwhelming interest in the Healthy Hectares project, and you are encouraged to register early. You may register to attend, with either one or two participants per property.

Dates/Times

Workshop Times: 9.30am for 10 am start with 3 pm finish, held on Sundays, except for Saturday May 9.

Tentative dates for Healthy Hectares 2026 (NOTE: subject to change)

Venues in NE Victoria - TBC
Workshop 1: Property planning, Sunday 1 February

Workshop 2: Biodiversity, Sunday 1 March

Workshop 3: Soils, Sunday 29 March

Workshop 4: Pastures/Grazing Management, Saturday 9 May
Workshop 5: Pests: plants & animals, Sunday 31 May

Workshop 6: Water and finalise property plan, Sunday 21 June

Workshop 1 - Property Planning

The first Workshop - 'Property Planning' - will be held Sunday 1 February

Venue TBC. Time is 9.30am for 10 am start with 3 pm finish

At this workshop you will learn how to:
- Discover and map the natural values of your property including topography, aspect, native vegetation types and cultural heritage
- Create a plan, identify assets and threats, prioritise works and develop an action plan
- Manage the property within its limitations, without contributing to degrading practices

Registration

Join with other people who manage small rural properties in the Healthy Hectares six workshop series for 2026.

At the end of the program, you will have an increased awareness, knowledge and skills to adopt sustainable best agricultural practices on your property. You will develop a Property Management Plan for your own property, which will focus on identifying assets and possible risks to those assets. You will identify your goals and plan to manage your property sustainably.

Register ASAP- places are limited to attend this series of 6 workshops. First workshop is Feb 1

Registration Process

Step 1: Registration and payment due ASAP places are limited

Step 2: Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not receive the confirmation email within a few minutes of registering

Step 3: We will be in touch to confirm your registration. I will send you a draft property map, for you to confirm if it is correct before I print it.
Note - we are unable to offer a refund after registration due to the costs involved for maps and workshop preparation.

Find out more about Healthy Hectares in these short videos featuring program participants.

Introduction https://youtu.be/JT1o_U1MCNI

Corridor creation for creatures https://youtu.be/wwWHokZXyTg

Staged Planning for Sustainability https://youtu.be/LDBu4PUKUg0

Take the big deep breath https://youtu.be/hiuygj6w0vU

If you have questions about the Healthy Hectares program, or about the registration process, please contact Project Officer, Gervaise Gaunt at gervaise@wodongalandcare.org.au, phone 0409 027 115 or via the 'contact host' links on Humanitix.

Contact the host of Healthy Hectares North East 2026 - program registration