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• Introduction to Distillery Safety, certified course - East Regional NSW

  • When
    3 Mar 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Farmers Wife Distillery, 1378 The Bucketts Way, Allworth NSW 2425
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Introduction to Distillery Safety - New Certified Course

  In collaboration with the NSW Government and the National Distilling Institute we are proud to roll out the first certified Introduction to Distillery safety Courses in NSW.

  Building from the Australian Distillers Association course, the updated and certified course adds practical elements observed on the day and a small project component that distillers, (who resides/works in regional NSW), can complete in their own distillery.

  This one-day, in-person course is designed to equip distillery professionals, like yourself, with relevant, industry specific, workplace safety training. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential safety protocols and responsibilities, ensuring participants understand the critical importance of compliance and the potential ramifications of non-adherence.

  The updated course adds user friendly templates and frameworks for risk assessment and hazard identification documents that students will create for use in their own workplace.

  Learning outcomes include:

  1. Understand entry safety requirements for working in a distillery.

  2. Learn about safety programs and their significance.

  3. Familiarise with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

  4. Understand risk assessments.

  5. Create Risk Assessment documents for your workplace

  6. Identify and mitigate key dangers in a distillery environment.

  7. Create hazard identification documents for your workplace

  8. Introduction to working with dangerous goods.

  9. Learn hazardous area classification.

  10. Discover resources for accessing relevant legislation.

  11. Knowing the risks involved in distillation.

  12. How to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

  On completion of the training, you will be independently assessed and receive a certificate of completion and competency (subject to assessment).

  Course Details:

  • Duration: One-day in-person course
  • Price: Prices are indicated on each specific event for both members and non-members. NSW Government Supported
  • Location: Please see event listing below.

  This one day, in person course is for Australian distillers or those aspiring to work in an Australian distillery, and who reside in regional NSW ONLY.

  Course facilitator: Seb Reaburn 

  I come to my roles as founder at Anther Gin and Master Distiller with Top Shelf from a long history in the alcohol industry, making cocktails, serving spirits, and managing brands. In every role I have been recognised with national and international awards, including Champion Spirit Trophies, Bartender of the Year, World’s Best Cocktail Menu, Australian Whisky Producer of the Year, Australian Vodka Producer of the Year and Worlds best Vodka Producer. I have been a part of the Australian liquor industry for over two decades and in that time I have had the pleasure of operating and owning some of the most awarded bars in Australia (1806 and Heartbreaker). I‘ve enjoyed being part of building high growth independent brands including 42 Below, 666 Vodka, Anther Gin with Dervilla McGowan as well as Ned, Grainshaker and Act of Treason Agave with the Top Shelf portfolio. As partner in Anther Spirits with Dervilla McGowan, we have built a dedicated distillery and cellar door in Geelong Australia. I have had the privilege over my career to design, build and commission several distilleries, working closely with safety and design consultants, to create safe workplaces that produce award winning spirits.

  Cost:

  FREE to distillers who reside in regional NSW.

  [Note a condition of the funding is that this course is available to any employee or personnel of, or anyone who wants to work in an Australian Distillery and resides in regional NSW ONLY. At this stage this specific course is not available to anyone who resides outside of regional NSW, but we hope to provide additional courses in the future].

  
  

  Event Waiver:
  

  The Introduction to Distillery Safety is an is un-accredited course designed to serve as a guide to empower people in the distilling industry to better seek and apply specific safety advice for their unique circumstances.
  As a condition of attending the course you hereby acknowledge that:

  • elements of the Course will be general and / or theoretical in nature, and that different factual situations, specific equipment or installations at any distillery at which I work may result in different outcomes in practice or at law in relation to matters covered by the Course content; and
  • the nature of Australia as a federation means that relevant laws may vary between the Commonwealth and the States, and between different States, and that Course materials may not reflect such differences.

  All participants agree to release ADA and any person delivering the Course from any cost, loss, damage, claim, expense or other liability whatsoever they might suffer or incur as a result of relying on the Course Materials, or otherwise arising out of or in relation to or in connection with the matters acknowledged above.

  By registering for this course you agree to the above waiver and to the Australian Distillers event terms and conditions.

  
  

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• Introduction to Distillery Safety, certified course - North NSW

  • When
    5 Mar 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cape Byron Distillery, 80 St Helena Rd, McLeods Shoot NSW 2479
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  Introduction to Distillery Safety - New Certified Course

  In collaboration with the NSW Government and the National Distilling Institute we are proud to roll out the first certified Introduction to Distillery safety Courses in NSW.

  Building from the Australian Distillers Association course, the updated and certified course adds practical elements observed on the day and a small project component that distillers, (who reside/work in regional NSW), can complete in their own distillery.

  This one-day, in-person course is designed to equip distillery professionals, like yourself, with relevant, industry specific, workplace safety training. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential safety protocols and responsibilities, ensuring participants understand the critical importance of compliance and the potential ramifications of non-adherence.

  The updated course adds user friendly templates and frameworks for risk assessment and hazard identification documents that students will create for use in their own workplace.

  Learning outcomes include:

  1. Understand entry safety requirements for working in a distillery.

  2. Learn about safety programs and their significance.

  3. Familiarise with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

  4. Understand risk assessments.

  5. Create Risk Assessment documents for your workplace

  6. Identify and mitigate key dangers in a distillery environment.

  7. Create hazard identification documents for your workplace

  8. Introduction to working with dangerous goods.

  9. Learn hazardous area classification.

  10. Discover resources for accessing relevant legislation.

  11. Knowing the risks involved in distillation.

  12. How to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

  On completion of the training, you will be independently assessed and receive a certificate of completion and competency (subject to assessment).

  Course Details:

  • Duration: One-day in-person course
  • Price: Prices are indicated on each specific event for both members and non-members. NSW Government Supported
  • Location: Please see event listing below.

  This one day, in person course is for Australian distillers or those aspiring to work in an Australian distillery, and who work/reside in regional NSW ONLY. 

  Course facilitator: Seb Reaburn 
  

  I come to my roles as founder at Anther Gin and Master Distiller with Top Shelf from a long history in the alcohol industry, making cocktails, serving spirits, and managing brands. In every role I have been recognised with national and international awards, including Champion Spirit Trophies, Bartender of the Year, World’s Best Cocktail Menu, Australian Whisky Producer of the Year, Australian Vodka Producer of the Year and Worlds best Vodka Producer. I have been a part of the Australian liquor industry for over two decades and in that time I have had the pleasure of operating and owning some of the most awarded bars in Australia (1806 and Heartbreaker). I‘ve enjoyed being part of building high growth independent brands including 42 Below, 666 Vodka, Anther Gin with Dervilla McGowan as well as Ned, Grainshaker and Act of Treason Agave with the Top Shelf portfolio. As partner in Anther Spirits with Dervilla McGowan, we have built a dedicated distillery and cellar door in Geelong Australia. I have had the privilege over my career to design, build and commission several distilleries, working closely with safety and design consultants, to create safe workplaces that produce award winning spirits.

  Cost:

  FREE to distillers who reside in NSW.

  [Note a condition of the funding is that this course is available to any employee or personnel of, or anyone who wants to work in an Australian Distillery and works/resides in regional NSW ONLY. At this stage this specific course is not available to anyone who resides outside of NSW, but we hope to provide additional courses in the future].

  
  

  Event Waiver:
  

  The Introduction to Distillery Safety is an is un-accredited course designed to serve as a guide to empower people in the distilling industry to better seek and apply specific safety advice for their unique circumstances.
  As a condition of attending the course you hereby acknowledge that:

  • elements of the Course will be general and / or theoretical in nature, and that different factual situations, specific equipment or installations at any distillery at which I work may result in different outcomes in practice or at law in relation to matters covered by the Course content; and
  • the nature of Australia as a federation means that relevant laws may vary between the Commonwealth and the States, and between different States, and that Course materials may not reflect such differences.

  All participants agree to release ADA and any person delivering the Course from any cost, loss, damage, claim, expense or other liability whatsoever they might suffer or incur as a result of relying on the Course Materials, or otherwise arising out of or in relation to or in connection with the matters acknowledged above.

  By registering for this course you agree to the above waiver and to the Australian Distillers event terms and conditions.

  
  

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• Introduction to Distillery Safety, certified course - South NSW

  • When
    17 Mar 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Manildra, 36 Bolong Rd, Bomaderry NSW 2541
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Introduction to Distillery Safety - New Certified Course

  In collaboration with the NSW Government and the National Distilling Institute we are proud to roll out the first certified Introduction to Distillery safety Courses in NSW.

  Building from the Australian Distillers Association course, the updated and certified course adds practical elements observed on the day and a small project component that distillers, (who reside/work in regional NSW), can complete in their own distillery.

  This one-day, in-person course is designed to equip distillery professionals, like yourself, with relevant, industry specific, workplace safety training. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential safety protocols and responsibilities, ensuring participants understand the critical importance of compliance and the potential ramifications of non-adherence.

  The updated course adds user friendly templates and frameworks for risk assessment and hazard identification documents that students will create for use in their own workplace.

  Learning outcomes include:

  1. Understand entry safety requirements for working in a distillery.

  2. Learn about safety programs and their significance.

  3. Familiarise with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

  4. Understand risk assessments.

  5. Create Risk Assessment documents for your workplace

  6. Identify and mitigate key dangers in a distillery environment.

  7. Create hazard identification documents for your workplace

  8. Introduction to working with dangerous goods.

  9. Learn hazardous area classification.

  10. Discover resources for accessing relevant legislation.

  11. Knowing the risks involved in distillation.

  12. How to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

  On completion of the training, you will be independently assessed and receive a certificate of completion and competency (subject to assessment).

  Course Details:

  • Duration: One-day in-person course
  • Price: Prices are indicated on each specific event for both members and non-members. NSW Government Supported
  • Location: Please see event listing below.

  This one day, in person course is for Australian distillers or those aspiring to work in an Australian distillery, and who work/reside in regional NSW ONLY. 

  Course facilitator: Seb Reaburn 
  

  I come to my roles as founder at Anther Gin and Master Distiller with Top Shelf from a long history in the alcohol industry, making cocktails, serving spirits, and managing brands. In every role I have been recognised with national and international awards, including Champion Spirit Trophies, Bartender of the Year, World’s Best Cocktail Menu, Australian Whisky Producer of the Year, Australian Vodka Producer of the Year and Worlds best Vodka Producer. I have been a part of the Australian liquor industry for over two decades and in that time I have had the pleasure of operating and owning some of the most awarded bars in Australia (1806 and Heartbreaker). I‘ve enjoyed being part of building high growth independent brands including 42 Below, 666 Vodka, Anther Gin with Dervilla McGowan as well as Ned, Grainshaker and Act of Treason Agave with the Top Shelf portfolio. As partner in Anther Spirits with Dervilla McGowan, we have built a dedicated distillery and cellar door in Geelong Australia. I have had the privilege over my career to design, build and commission several distilleries, working closely with safety and design consultants, to create safe workplaces that produce award winning spirits.

  Cost:

  FREE to distillers who reside in NSW.

  [Note a condition of the funding is that this course is available to any employee or personnel of, or anyone who wants to work in an Australian Distillery and works/resides in regional NSW ONLY. At this stage this specific course is not available to anyone who resides outside of regional NSW, but we hope to provide additional courses in the future].

  
  

  Event Waiver:
  

  The Introduction to Distillery Safety is an is un-accredited course designed to serve as a guide to empower people in the distilling industry to better seek and apply specific safety advice for their unique circumstances.
  As a condition of attending the course you hereby acknowledge that:

  • elements of the Course will be general and / or theoretical in nature, and that different factual situations, specific equipment or installations at any distillery at which I work may result in different outcomes in practice or at law in relation to matters covered by the Course content; and
  • the nature of Australia as a federation means that relevant laws may vary between the Commonwealth and the States, and between different States, and that Course materials may not reflect such differences.

  All participants agree to release ADA and any person delivering the Course from any cost, loss, damage, claim, expense or other liability whatsoever they might suffer or incur as a result of relying on the Course Materials, or otherwise arising out of or in relation to or in connection with the matters acknowledged above.

  By registering for this course you agree to the above waiver and to the Australian Distillers event terms and conditions.

  
  

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• Introduction to Distillery Safety, certified course - West NSW

  • When
    19 Mar 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Young Town Hall, 189 Boorowa St, Young
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Introduction to Distillery Safety - New Certified Course

  In collaboration with the NSW Government and the National Distilling Institute we are proud to roll out the first certified Introduction to Distillery safety Courses in NSW.

  Building from the Australian Distillers Association course, the updated and certified course adds practical elements observed on the day and a small project component that distillers, (who work/reside in regional NSW), can complete in their own distillery.

  This one-day, in-person course is designed to equip distillery professionals, like yourself, with relevant, industry specific, workplace safety training. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential safety protocols and responsibilities, ensuring participants understand the critical importance of compliance and the potential ramifications of non-adherence.

  The updated course adds user friendly templates and frameworks for risk assessment and hazard identification documents that students will create for use in their own workplace.

  Learning outcomes include:

  1. Understand entry safety requirements for working in a distillery.

  2. Learn about safety programs and their significance.

  3. Familiarise with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

  4. Understand risk assessments.

  5. Create Risk Assessment documents for your workplace

  6. Identify and mitigate key dangers in a distillery environment.

  7. Create hazard identification documents for your workplace

  8. Introduction to working with dangerous goods.

  9. Learn hazardous area classification.

  10. Discover resources for accessing relevant legislation.

  11. Knowing the risks involved in distillation.

  12. How to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

  On completion of the training, you will be independently assessed and receive a certificate of completion and competency (subject to assessment).

  Course Details:

  • Duration: One-day in-person course
  • Price: Prices are indicated on each specific event for both members and non-members. NSW Government Supported
  • Location: Please see event listing below.

  This one day, in person course is for Australian distillers or those aspiring to work in an Australian distillery, and who work/reside in regional NSW ONLY. 

  Course facilitator: Seb Reaburn 

  I come to my roles as founder at Anther Gin and Master Distiller with Top Shelf from a long history in the alcohol industry, making cocktails, serving spirits, and managing brands. In every role I have been recognised with national and international awards, including Champion Spirit Trophies, Bartender of the Year, World’s Best Cocktail Menu, Australian Whisky Producer of the Year, Australian Vodka Producer of the Year and Worlds best Vodka Producer. I have been a part of the Australian liquor industry for over two decades and in that time I have had the pleasure of operating and owning some of the most awarded bars in Australia (1806 and Heartbreaker). I‘ve enjoyed being part of building high growth independent brands including 42 Below, 666 Vodka, Anther Gin with Dervilla McGowan as well as Ned, Grainshaker and Act of Treason Agave with the Top Shelf portfolio. As partner in Anther Spirits with Dervilla McGowan, we have built a dedicated distillery and cellar door in Geelong Australia. I have had the privilege over my career to design, build and commission several distilleries, working closely with safety and design consultants, to create safe workplaces that produce award winning spirits.

  Cost:

  FREE to distillers who reside in NSW.

  [Note a condition of the funding is that this course is available to any employee or personnel of, or anyone who wants to work in an Australian Distillery and works/resides in regional NSW ONLY. At this stage this specific course is not available to anyone who resides outside of regional NSW, but we hope to provide additional courses in the future].

  
  

  Event Waiver:
  

  The Introduction to Distillery Safety is an is un-accredited course designed to serve as a guide to empower people in the distilling industry to better seek and apply specific safety advice for their unique circumstances.
  As a condition of attending the course you hereby acknowledge that:

  • elements of the Course will be general and / or theoretical in nature, and that different factual situations, specific equipment or installations at any distillery at which I work may result in different outcomes in practice or at law in relation to matters covered by the Course content; and
  • the nature of Australia as a federation means that relevant laws may vary between the Commonwealth and the States, and between different States, and that Course materials may not reflect such differences.

  All participants agree to release ADA and any person delivering the Course from any cost, loss, damage, claim, expense or other liability whatsoever they might suffer or incur as a result of relying on the Course Materials, or otherwise arising out of or in relation to or in connection with the matters acknowledged above.

  By registering for this course you agree to the above waiver and to the Australian Distillers event terms and conditions.

  
  

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• 2025 Australian Distillers Association Conference

  • Start
    1 Apr 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    2 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:00 PM
  • Location
    The Star, Gold Coast - Broadbeach Island Broadbeach Queensland 4218

  Register

  Stronger Together - As we celebrate 21 years of the Australian Distillers Association, our 2025 Conference will have a particular focus on brand building and distributing your product in challenging conditions

  Join 500 of your colleagues on the Gold Coast for a two-day Conference and Trade Show on 1 & 2 April 2025, with an optional (but strongly encouraged!) additional day of distillery tours on 31 March 2025.

  We are putting together an exceptional lineup of speakers and panellists that will give you the tools to grow your business, build your brand, sell more product, and position your distillery for success.

  We’ve listened to your feedback from last year and have made sure all conference events are scheduled during the work week, with extra time to meet with exhibitors and network with your colleagues.

  There’s something for everyone – whether you’re a small or large producer, a distiller, brand owner or marketeer. So, bring your whole team!

  The 2025 Conference promises to be our best yet.

  Register now to access exclusive Members Only early bird tickets.

  I look forward to seeing you there.

  Paul McLeay
  Chief Executive

  WHY ATTEND?

  We'll be providing solutions for distillers of all sizes with industry experts helping you to:

  • Reduce the costs of doing business - infrastructure improvements to improve operational cost efficiencies
  • Improve capability - how to build resilience and increase business capability
  • Increase capacity to do business - via strategic investment depending on your business model
  • How to improve your Strategic plan

  MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE

  Program Overview.

  Here's what you need to know.

  • Monday 31st March : Distillery Tours (optional)

  • Tuesday 1st April : Conference, Trade show, and Drinks

  • Wednesday 2nd April : Conference, Trade Show, and Gala Party

  Ticket Price: Early Bird $600 +gst before 31 January 2025

  Location : The Star, Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach QLD 4218

  Tickets

  BOOK YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW!

  Your Conference ticket will include access to the following:

  • Conference 
  • Welcome Drinks and Trade Show
  • Gala Party
  • Regional Tours (additional price)

  You also have the opportunity to book additional gala dinner tickets for your partners, colleagues and friends who could not make it to the conference.

  Conference Program

  Your full conference program can be found on our conference pages.

  Accommodation

  We have secured exceptional rates at two hotels on Broadbeach island. Details of the Conference accommodation are on the conference pages.

  Sponsors

  If you are interested in supporting the Australian Distillers Association 2025 conference please contact us here and we will be happy to discuss the sponsorship opportunities available to you.

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• Introduction to Distillery Safety - Melbourne

  • When
    27 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Welcome to Thornbury, 530 High St Northcote. 3070
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  Introduction to Distillery Safety

  This course provides essential safety training for individuals working in an Australian distillery, covering key safety requirements and responsibilities. It emphasises the importance of adhering to safety protocols and highlights the potential consequences of non-compliance.

  Learning outcomes include:

  • Understand entry safety requirements for working in a distillery.
  • Learn about safety programs and their significance.
  • Familiarise with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
  • Understand risk assessments.
  • Identify and mitigate key dangers in a distillery environment.
  • Introduction to working with dangerous goods.
  • Learn about working in hazardous areas.
  • Discover resources for accessing relevant legislation.
  • Knowing the risks involved in distillation.
  • How to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

  This one day, in person course is for Australian distillers or those aspiring to work in an Australian distillery. The course is available to any employee or personnel of, or anyone who wants to work in an Australian Distillery.

  Course facilitator: Seb Reaburn 
  

  I come to my roles as founder at Anther Gin and Master Distiller with Top Shelf from a long history in the alcohol industry, making cocktails, serving spirits, and managing brands. In every role I have been recognised with national and international awards, including Champion Spirit Trophies, Bartender of the Year, World’s Best Cocktail Menu, Australian Whisky Producer of the Year, Australian Vodka Producer of the Year and Worlds best Vodka Producer. I have been a part of the Australian liquor industry for over two decades and in that time I have had the pleasure of operating and owning some of the most awarded bars in Australia (1806 and Heartbreaker). I‘ve enjoyed being part of building high growth independent brands including 42 Below, 666 Vodka, Anther Gin with Dervilla McGowan and now Ned, Grainshaker and Act of Treason Agave with the Top Shelf portfolio. As partner in Anther Spirits with Dervilla McGowan, we have built a dedicated distillery and cellar door in Geelong Australia. I have had the privilege over my career to design, build and commission several distilleries, working closely with safety and design consultants, to create safe workplaces that produce award winning spirits.

  Cost:

  $295 +GST - Members
  (Please note you must be logged in to receive the Australian Distillers member fee).

  For all VIC Distillers that qualify, the course cost will be taken from your 'Upskilling Distillers fund'.

  $500 +GST - Non-Members
  

  
  

  Event Waiver:
  

  The Introduction to Distillery Safety is an is un-accredited course designed to serve as a guide to empower people in the distilling industry to better seek and apply specific safety advice for their unique circumstances.
  As a condition of attending the course you hereby acknowledge that:

  • elements of the Course will be general and / or theoretical in nature, and that different factual situations, specific equipment or installations at any distillery at which I work may result in different outcomes in practice or at law in relation to matters covered by the Course content; and
  • the nature of Australia as a federation means that relevant laws may vary between the Commonwealth and the States, and between different States, and that Course materials may not reflect such differences.

  All participants agree to release ADA and any person delivering the Course from any cost, loss, damage, claim, expense or other liability whatsoever they might suffer or incur as a result of relying on the Course Materials, or otherwise arising out of or in relation to or in connection with the matters acknowledged above.

  By registering for this course you agree to the above waiver and to the Australian Distillers event terms and conditions.

  
  

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