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Bee Aware, Act Early: Strengthening Varroa Preparedness

  • Windy Acres Farm Westbrook (map)

Free regional (Queensland) workshops that increase preparedness for Varroa mite detection, management and business resilience.

Workshop 1: Saturday, 26 September 2026 in Westbrook, QLD
Workshop 2: Saturday, 10 April 2027 in Kooroongarra, QLD

Your free workshop registration includes:

🐝 A half-day interactive workshop presented by experienced beekeepers and industry professionals.

πŸ“– A comprehensive workbook and take-home resource pack, including practical guides, checklists and useful reference materials.

🍽 Lunch.

β˜• Tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the day.

🐝 Demonstrations of Varroa surveillance techniques and monitoring equipment (where applicable).

🀝 Opportunities to network with fellow beekeepers, farmers and pollination-reliant businesses from your region.

❓ Plenty of time for questions and discussion with presenters.

🎁 Access to additional resources and information to help you strengthen your Varroa preparedness and biosecurity planning after the workshop.

Who should attend?
Hobby and commercial beekeepers, aspiring beekeepers, farmers, growers, and pollination-reliant businesses wanting to improve their understanding of Varroa mite preparedness and protect Queensland's honey bee industry.

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