GippsDairy

18/06/2026

Ladies Lunch – save the date!

The Women in Dairy Ladies Lunch returns on 20 November at the Morwell Bowling Club.

This much-anticipated annual event brings together women from across the dairy industry for an afternoon of connection, shared experiences and recognising the important role women play in our sector.

Further details and bookings coming soon.

16/06/2026

Join us for an event near you in June and July. Find details and registration links below or visit our website at https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/gippsdairy

Nutrition Fundamentals - West Gippsland
📅 Wednesday 17 & 24 June
📍 Warragul
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/11/002-nutrition-fundamentals

Rearing Healthy Calves - South Gippsland
📅 Thursday 18 & 25 June
📍 Meeniyan
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/01/08/rearing-healthy-calves---south-gippsland

National Industrial Relations Update
📅 Tuesday 30 June
📍 Online
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/18/national-industrial-relations-update---online---30th-june-2026

Euthanize Livestock - South Gippsland
📅 Wednesday 1 July
📍 Dumbalk
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/22/euthanasia-livestock-south-gippy

Milking and Mastitis Management - Yarram
📅 Tuesday 7 & 14 July
📍 Yarram
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/25/milking--mastitis-management-yarram

Euthanize Livestock - MID
📅 Wednesday 8 July
📍 Tinamba
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/22/euthanasia-livestock-west-gippy

Rearing Healthy Calves - MID
📅 Thursday 9 July
📍 Tinamba
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/19/rearing-healthy-calves---mid

YDN: Family Fun Bogan Bingo
📅 Wednesday 15 July
📍 Morwell
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/19/young-dairy-network-presents-family-fun-bogan-bingo

15/06/2026

Join Industrial Relations Lawyer Dan Houlihan online on 30 June for a practical update on the latest industrial relations changes impacting dairy farmers.

This webinar will cover key updates including Fair Work wage and award increases, Payday Super, working hours and leave entitlements, unfair dismissal and general protections, and workplace privacy and surveillance.

Designed for farmers with a working knowledge of the Pastoral Award, the session focuses on recent changes and real-world implications and opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.

Register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/18/national-industrial-relations-update---online---30th-june-2026

11/06/2026

We’re excited to share some great news and introduce a few fantastic additions, both new and familiar, to our team.

Rohanna Crouch joins us as our Projects Lead, bringing strong leadership and a passion for delivering impactful outcomes.

Jay Singh steps into the role of Farm Engagement Lead (FEL), focusing on the West Gippsland region. We’re thrilled to have his energy and expertise supporting our farmers on the ground.

Megan Grumley, who many of you already know and have worked with over the past year, has now taken on a full-time Extension Coordinator role within the Animal Performance space. Megan will also be looking after some discussion groups across the region. We’re so pleased to have her in this expanded capacity.

Please join us in giving Rohanna, Jay, and Megan a warm welcome and congratulations - we’re lucky to have you all on board.

10/06/2026

Heading into the new season, dairy farmers are facing a range of important business and management decisions.

Join Greg Duncan, Dairy Australia's Farm Business Program Lead, together with experienced farm consultants Fiona Smith, Matt Harms, and Tom Farran, for insights and observations from their work with dairy farming businesses. The session will cover practical tactics to support farmers planning for and managing the impacts of increased costs and tighter margins.

This webinar is this Friday, 12 June at 12:00pm AEST and is designed to provide an update on current industry settings as well as information to support decision-making.

Register now: dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/06/03/farm-business-management-webinar---tactics-for-the-year-ahead

09/06/2026

🐮 Milking every opportunity - see what’s on and get involved!

Join us for an event near you in June. Find details and registration links below or visit our website at https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/gippsdairy

West Gippsland Yarra Valley Discussion Group - Farm Audit Essentials
📅 Wednesday 3 June
📍 Nilma North
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/03/04/west-gippsland-yarra-valley-discussion-group-3rd-june-farm-audit-essentials

MID Discussion Group - Drenches, Vaccinations and Minerals for Cows and Young Stock
📅 Thursday 4 June
📍 Nambrok
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/01/12/mid-discussion-group-4th-june-2026-grenches-vaccinations-and-mineral-for-cows-and-young-stock

Making our Farms Safer: Practical Workshop
📅 Wednesday 10 June
📍 Tinamba
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/03/10/making-our-farms-safer-practical-workshop

GippsDairy Industry Update Breakfast
📅 Wednesday 10 June
📍 Traralgon
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/19/gippsdairy-industry-update-breakfast---traralgon

Research Showcase: Multispecies Pastures for Dairy Production
📅 Thursday 11 June
📍 Ellinbank
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/11/research-showcase-multispecies-pastures-for-dairy-production

2IC Program
📅 Thursday 11 June
📍 Churchill
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/02/10/002-2icmanager-program

Nutrition Fundamentals - MID
📅 Tuesday 16 June
📍 Maffra
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/11/nutrition-fundamentals

YDN: Smart Systems for Sustainable Dairying
📅 Tuesday 16 June
📍 Nyora
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/03/09/young-dairy-network-smart-systems-for-sustainable-dairying

Nutrition Fundamentals - West Gippsland
📅 Wednesday 17 June
📍 Warragul
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/11/002-nutrition-fundamentals

Rearing Healthy Calves - South Gippsland
📅 Thursday 18 June
📍 Meeniyan
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/01/08/rearing-healthy-calves---south-gippsland

Fuel & Fertilizer Disruptions: Tactics for Tight Times
📅 Thursday 18 June
📍 Drouin
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/31/fuel--fertilizer-disruptions-tactics-for-tight-times--drouin

National Industrial Relations Update
📅 Tuesday 30 June
📍 Online
🔗 More info & register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/18/national-industrial-relations-update---online---30th-june-2026

08/06/2026

There are limited places left to access low-cost Q fever testing and vaccination appointments in Gippsland.

Calving is also key time in the season when people can contract Q fever. This is due to the high exposure of the bacteria that can spread from infected animals (primarily cows, goats, sheep) to humans through direct and indirect contact, such as birthing fluids, dust or contaminated animal products, animal urine or faeces or milk.

Upcoming clinic dates and locations:
• Warragul Central Clinic – Monday 15 and 22 June
• Traralgon, Breed St Medical Centre – Tuesday 16 and 23 June
• Maffra Medical Centre – Friday 19 and 26 June
• Foster Medical Centre – Tuesday 21 and 28 July

Two appointments, one week apart, are required for testing and vaccination. Q fever testing and vaccination is the most effective way to prevent Q fever in the workplace and reduce the risk of exposure to farmers and farm workers. You only need to be vaccinated for Q fever once for long term protection.

Find your closest medical centre in Gippsland and book your appointment: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/news-repository/2026/01/15/preventing-q-fever-on-farm -now

05/06/2026

It’s been a big few weeks on the road - kicking off with two jam packed days of Milking and Mastitis Management in the MID, followed by First Aid training for the Young Dairy Network.

We’ve also been diving into Fuel and Fertiliser Disruption workshops, talking all things Healthy Hooves in Yarram, and connecting with industry at both the Irrigation Expo in Sale and the Middle of Everywhere Careers Expo.

We wrapped things up with a valuable Dairy Audit day for the West Gippsland Yarra Valley Discussion Group.

Great to see so many people showing up, getting involved, and investing in the future of dairy—plenty of learning, collaboration, and good conversations along the way.

04/06/2026

The upcoming King’s Birthday public holiday is a good reminder to review your rosters and ensure your payroll arrangements align with the Pastoral Award 2020.

• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to a paid day off if the public holiday falls on a day they would normally work. If they do work, applicable penalty rates apply.
• Casual employees are only paid if they work on the public holiday, typically at a rate of 225%.

Taking the time to prepare now can help create a fair, informed and well-supported workplace.

Read the full public holiday pay information here: https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/home/employment-essentials/employment-rewards/pastoral-award-2020/

03/06/2026

What matters most on your farm right now?

We’re putting together GippsDairy’s Annual Operating Plan and want to hear directly from you - so we can focus on what’s most important for farmers across the region.

Take a few minutes to have your say and help shape the support, programs, and priorities for the year ahead.

Have your say here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GippsDairy26-27