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Training & Extension

Australian Wool Innovation works to support the growth and development of the Australian wool industry by providing skills training, educational resources and programs, leadership initiatives and practical workshops for woolgrowers and wool industry professionals.

Through our state-based woolgrower networks and collaboration with industry experts and organisations, we provide support and opportunities to the stakeholders in the industry, from established woolgrowers and shearers to the next generation, to enhance their expertise and adoption of innovation.

AWI Grower Networks

AWI's grower networks are fundamental to the spread of new ideas, continuing education and the adoption of best practice. Community-based education groups in each wool growing state are open to all local woolgrowers.

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Biosecurity Risk Assessment
This biosecurity risk assessment tool should only be used as a general aid and is not a substitute for specific advice. To the extent permitted by law, AWI excludes all liability for loss or damage arising from the use of the information in this tool.
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Bestprac
Bestprac was an Australian Wool Innovation program that provided support for pastoral wool, sheep meat and cattle producers to improve their business and production performance.
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Modular sheep delivery unit to eliminate catch and drag
As part of a new AWI project, a mechanical system is under development that delivers the sheep to the shearer, thereby reducing the catch and drag. This minimises the chance of injury to the shearer and the sheep whilst also maximising productivity with significantly reduced handling times.
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Sheep Yards
Sheep yards are at the heart of a sheep handling system, and require thought and care in their design and construction.
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Woolgrowers & COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads throughout Australia, woolgrowers should be proactive and put plans in place to ensure that their farming operations, staff and contractors, family and friends are as protected as possible.
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Best practice preparation for shearing
Preparing your flock properly will help ensure a successful harvesting of your sheep’s wool. AWI has prepared some advice for woolgrowers to consider prior to shearing.
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Grower Networks
We have community-based education groups in each wool growing state are open to all local woolgrowers. These grower networks are fundamental to the spread of new ideas, continuing education and the adoption of best practice.
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Shearing Shed Design
Australian Wool Innovation recently collaborated with shearing contractor and woolgrower, Hilton Barrett, to design a shearing shed that provides positive outcomes for the shearing team, the wool producer and the sheep.
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Post-Farm Biosecurity
The Australian wool industry had a robust strategy to minimise the potential trade impacts on the industry if an outbreak of an Emergency Animal Disease was to occur in Australia.
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Training Resources
Providing free training for novice, improver and professional shearers and woolhandlers we work to promote best practise in wool harvesting through our regional coaching program and extensive training resources.
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Making More From Sheep
A joint initiative of AWI and MLA, the Making More From Sheep program is a best practice package of information and tools for sheep producers supported by a range of events and workshops.
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Your Future in Wool

Are you looking for a career where you can play a key role in a more sustainable world, while building lifelong connections in a global community? Do you want a career where you can: make friends, travel, work outdoors, or indoors, in rural regions or some of the world’s most exciting cities?

  

Shearing & Woolhandling

AWI aims to offer a pathway to enter the industry and provide a structured and accountable training model, attracting the next generation and retaining these new entrants for a sustainable wool harvesting workforce.

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Training Resources
Providing free training for novice, improver and professional shearers and woolhandlers we work to promote best practise in wool harvesting through our regional coaching program and extensive training resources.
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Clip Preparation
Preparing your wool clip is an important task that affects the quality of the wool clip and ultimately the final price receive.
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Market Transparency
The National Wool Declaration (NWD) creates transparency and choice in the marketplace for retailers and suppliers wanting information on welfare.
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Post-Farm Biosecurity
The Australian wool industry had a robust strategy to minimise the potential trade impacts on the industry if an outbreak of an Emergency Animal Disease was to occur in Australia.
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Competitions and Support
These competitions promote excellence and professionalism within the Australian shearing industry and encourage young people to join the industry.
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Shearing Training Courses

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WA Novice Shearer and Wool Handler Course
  02 Oct, 2023 - 06 Oct, 2023
Boyup Brook WA 6244
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WA Novice Shearer and Wool Handler Course
REGISTRATION CLOSED
  23 Oct, 2023 - 27 Oct, 2023
Boyup Brook WA 6244
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WA Novice Shearer and Wool Handler Course
  13 Nov, 2023 - 17 Nov, 2023
Boyup Brook WA 6244
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Shearing Sheds & Sheep Yards

Shearing Shed Safety

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and WA Shearing Industry Association (WASIA) have developed a new program to improve safety in shearing sheds.

SafeSheds, The Shearing Shed Safety Program is a new best practice guide and assessment resource which has been developed with input from right across the industry.

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