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CODE OF CONDUCT FORUM- Member NoticeHello Members,
Thank you to everyone who attended our Code of Conduct forum on Thursday June 6th, 2024. Special thanks to our outstanding facilitator, Troy Forrest from Strategy Road, for expertly guiding the day. Our presenters shared invaluable insights with our audience and the event was recorded to ensure widespread access to the information provided among our grower members. Our aim was to inform our SA grape grower members about voluntary and mandatory codes of conduct and explore potential paths forward for our industry. Key discussion points included:
https://www.wgcsa.com.au/code-of-conduct-forum.html Next Steps: Member Survey We will conduct a member survey to determine the preferred direction regarding a mandatory or voluntary code for our industry. Your input is crucial in shaping WGCSA's approach. Please participate to ensure your voice is heard. Look out for the survey link in your inbox soon. Wine Industry Funds public meetingMonday 24 June 2024
4pm The Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998 requires management plans for each industry fund to be revised annually and presented at a public meeting. The following revised management plans will be presented at the public meeting:
All South Australian wine makers and grape growers contribute to these funds and are invited to attend the public meeting where the plans will be presented. The meeting will be online using Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting Meeting ID: 432 578 513 133 Passcode: LVDxS8 More informationPhone: (08) 8214 6025 Email: [email protected] |
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Assistance Guide for Grape Growers and winemakersThere are a number of services and avenues for assistance designed to support primary producers during the challenging market conditions impacting the South Australian wine sector.
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Are you worried about your financial future?Rural Business Support (RBS) provides free, confidential and independent support.
As a wine grape grower, RBS Business Financial Counsellors can work with you to get your head around challenges you may be facing and help plan your next steps by supporting you to: • understand your financial position • navigate financial issues • consider long and short-term implications of market changes • identify options for your business • develop plans to manage cash flow and creditor payments • access dispute resolution services • consider succession pathways • seek broader professional advice and support • access government and community grants, programs or schemes FREE CALL 1800 836 211 Do you need a hand to think things through?Do you need some help to think things through as you negotiate the tough times currently being experienced within the wine industry?
A good starting point is to contact a Family and Business (FaB) Mentor to talk things through. It is a confidential service and the FaB Mentor will have time to listen to you and can help connect you to assistance specific to your situation. Download the flyer below with all the contact details for this initiative. |
PPSA Farm Safety for KidsPPSA is delivering the ‘National Farm Safety Education Fund’ in SA, focusing on farm safety for kids. Guided and supported by PPSA’s membership of Farmsafe Australia, this project is developing sector specific resources to educate kids who live on or visit a farm about safety.
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Taxation of Australian Carbon Credit units for Primary ProducersEligible individual primary producers can now access tax concessions for eligible carbon abatement income.
For more information, visit https://www.ato.gov.au/accusandprimaryproducers |
Australian Grape & Wine newsletterDon't forget! WGCSA members whose principal business is wine grape growing are members of Australian Grape and Wine.
Click the button below to read the latest AGW newsletter. If your principal business is grape growing and you would like to receive the newsletter directly and vote at general meetings, send an email to [email protected]. |