SEPWA

SEPWA was established in 1993 to represent wheat growers in the Esperance Port Zone.

14/06/2026

⛽ Fuel supply update – your input is valuabl
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More than 1,000 growers across WA have already contributed to the first two fuel surveys coordinated through the Grower Group Alliance (GGA), helping government understand regional fuel supply realities and inform its response.

SEPWA is encouraging growers and farming businesses across the Esperance Port Zone to complete a short follow-up survey to provide an updated picture of fuel availability, confidence in future supply and the steps businesses are taking to manage fuel risk.

As we look ahead to the remainder of the 2026 season and future farming operations, government is seeking information on:
• confidence in current and future fuel availability;
• whether supply conditions have changed;
• whether businesses have increased fuel storage, changed suppliers, ordered earlier or adopted other risk-management measures; and
• where potential vulnerabilities remain.

Whether you've completed the survey before or this is your first time participating, your input will help ensure the experiences of EPZ growers continue to be represented in discussions about fuel security in regional WA.

👉 Complete the survey here:
https://www.gga.org.au/activity/agriculture-fuel-supply-survey/

10/06/2026

📄 EFOM HR & Tax resources now available

For those who attended our recent EFOM HR & Tax session — or anyone who couldn’t make it on the day — we’ve now uploaded a range of resources from the session to the EFOM Portal on the SEPWA website.

These include helpful resources provided by Byfields, along with the presentation delivered by Kaitlin Trebley.

Thank you again to our EFOM Session Hosts and experienced guest presenters for supporting a practical and valuable discussion for farm office managers across the Esperance Port Zone.

SEPWA members can access the resources through the EFOM Portal here: https://sepwa.org.au/efom/

08/06/2026

Two young people. Two agricultural pathways. One strong future for the industry

SEPWA is pleased to congratulate Lachlan Warren and Zoe Skinner, the recipients of the 2026 SEPWA Agricultural Science scholarships.

Lachlan has been awarded the Rob Ashman Memorial Scholarship, supported by Viridis Ag and SEPWA.

He is currently completing his final year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of New England, with a strong interest in dryland cropping systems, agronomy, soil science and agricultural technology.

Zoe has been awarded the Farm and General Scholarship, supported by Farm and General and SEPWA.

She is studying Agricultural Science at Murdoch University, with a double major in Animal Science & Cropping and Pasture Science and is considering a future pathway in agronomy and agricultural research.

These scholarships support capacity building in agriculture and help raise awareness of depression in rural Australia.

Congratulations Lachlan and Zoe — we look forward to seeing where your studies, interests and future careers take you.

02/06/2026

🌾 A full room and plenty of practical discussion at SEPWA's first EFOM Session for 2026.

Last week's HR & Tax session brought members together to explore a range of issues affecting farming enterprises, including employment arrangements, payroll obligations, Pay Day Super, tax planning and machinery depreciation.

One of the strengths of EFOM is the opportunity to learn from both peers and experienced guest presenters. Throughout the morning, members shared experiences, asked questions and discussed practical approaches to managing these important aspects of their businesses.

Thank you to our EFOM Session Hosts, Tara Vermeersch and Sue Stead, and our guest presenters from Byfields Accountants and SORT HQ for helping facilitate such a valuable session.

We're already looking forward to the next EFOM Session in July.

24/05/2026

🌾 Still meaning to put EFOM in your diary?

Our first EFOM Session for 2026 is happening this Tuesday morning.

HR & Tax will cover practical employment, payroll and tax topics relevant to farming enterprises, with a mix of peer discussion, shared member experiences, and input from experienced guest presenters.

📅 Tuesday 26 May
🕤 9:30am–12:00pm
📍 Esperance Civic Centre

We’d love to see you there.

All SEPWA members are welcome.

18/05/2026

🌾 Are payroll, employment or EOFY tax questions sitting on your to-do list?

Our first EFOM Session for 2026 is just over a week away, and HR & Tax is shaping up to be a practical morning for those helping manage the people and financial side of farming businesses.

Together we’ll explore current issues including wages, employment arrangements, Pay Day Super, tax planning, depreciation, and what the 2026 Federal Budget may mean for agricultural enterprises.

As always, EFOM sessions include a mix of group discussion led by our EFOM Session Hosts, shared member experiences, and practical input from experienced guest presenters.

📅 Tuesday 26 May
📍 Esperance Civic Centre

All SEPWA members are welcome.

13/05/2026

Don’t leave this one until it’s too late

Only two days remain to apply for SEPWA’s 2026 agricultural scholarships.

If you are a commencing or current undergraduate student studying Agricultural Science, now is the time to submit your application.

Scholarships available:
• Rob Ashman Memorial Scholarship – $4500
• Farm and General Scholarship – $4000

Applications close COB Friday 15 May 2026.

More information is available on the SEPWA website -https://sepwa.org.au/2026-sepwa-scholarships-now-open/

Please submit your application to [email protected]

📷Former SEPWA scholarship recipient Lachlan Warren.

12/05/2026

🌾 We’re looking forward to welcoming members back for the first EFOM Session for 2026

Our opening session, HR & Tax, will focus on some of the employment, payroll and tax questions many farming businesses are navigating right now.

As always, EFOM sessions include a mix of group discussion led by our EFOM Session Hosts, shared experiences, and practical input from experienced guest presenters.

If you’re involved in managing the people, payroll, compliance or financial side of your farming enterprise, this should be a valuable session.

All SEPWA members are welcome.

10/05/2026

A strong application starts with the details

Thinking of applying for SEPWA’s 2026 agricultural scholarships?

Your application should include:
• High school attended
• Tertiary institution and course
• Start year and expected finishing year
• Why you chose agriculture
• The part of the industry that interests you most
• The role you see for yourself after study

Supporting documents should include:
• Resume
• At least one letter of reference
• Academic records
• ATAR
• Any other relevant supporting documentation

Applications close COB Friday 15 May 2026.

More information is available on the SEPWA website - https://sepwa.org.au/2026-sepwa-scholarships-now-open/

Please send your application to [email protected]

📸Former SEPWA scholarship recipient Rebecca Darlow

08/05/2026

📌 Save these dates for the 2026 EFOM Session Series

EFOM sessions will run from May to September at the Esperance Civic Centre, 9.30am–12.00pm.

Topics this year include:
• HR & Tax
• Help in the Farm Office
• Harvest Safety

Further details will be released closer to each session date.

For more information, contact EFOM Chair Sally Taylor on 0419 288 662

Address

Melijinup Road
Esperance, WA
6450

Telephone

9083 1125

Website

http://www.sepwa.org.au/

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