Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification training workshop - Albany

Tuesday, 14 August, 9.00am – 4.00pm

Hilton Garden Inn, Albany

Join AWRI and Wines of WA (WoWA) for a one-day, in-person sustainability certification training workshop – open to all WoWA members. Workshops will be held in Albany and Bunbury to ensure accessibility for all businesses wanting to complete this training for Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification.

Workshop Details

This comprehensive training covers requirements for Sustainable Winegrowing Australia member certification including the Freshcare Australian Wine Industry Standards for Sustainable Practice (AWISSP):

· AWISSP - Viticulture for vineyards.

· AWISSP - Winery for wineries OR wine producers who do not have a vineyard or winery.

· Combined AWISSP Viticulture + Winery for businesses with both a winery and vineyard/s.

Workshop Subsidised Costs:

· AWISSP Viticulture: $400 (inc GST)

· AWISSP Winery: $400 (inc GST)

· Combined AWISSP Viticulture + Winery: $600 (inc GST)

The Sustainable Winegrowing Australia trust mark may be used by certified members. To qualify, wines bearing the trust mark on wine labels, must be made from at least 85% of fruit sourced from Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified member vineyard/s and made in a certified member winery. Refer to the Trust Mark rules and guidelines for more detail.

Eligibility

· APC member

· Sustainable Winegrowing Australia member, must join prior to attending the training course.

· One subsidised viticulture and one subsidised winery training course per business.

Limited places, minimum 10 participants.

Don’t miss out, register today.

For more information, contact:

Eloise Jarvis

Project Manager, Wines of Western Australia

projectmanager@winewa.asn.au

0447 587 151

Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program – Apply today for ESG support.

Small businesses that manufacture food and beverages across metropolitan and regional Western Australia may be eligible to apply for financial support through the Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program.

Start Date: 8 July 2025

Closing date: 26 August 2025

The Agrifood and beverage voucher program supports small-to-medium enterprises across regional and metropolitan WA to access expert advice to build resilience and sustainability, competitiveness, scale, and export preparedness into their operations.

Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, to access professional services with up to 2 vouchers under 5 categories.

Check Eligibility here.

Rural Aid Education Funding Available

50% reimbursement of course costs (up to $1,000 per producer)

Apply for Rural Aid Education Funding

Apply through Rural Aid's simple online process. Can be done prior to registrations for training.

1. Complete the online application form

2. Provide primary producer declaration (e.g., vehicle registration, tax notice, or accountant letter)

3. Receive confirmation email once approved

4. Allow 21 days for processing