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• 2024 Spirits Victoria Conference

  • Start
    4 Aug 2024
  • End
    5 Aug 2024

  As announced at the Australian Distillers Annual Conference, the 2024 Spirits Victoria Conference is moving to Ballarat for a two day event and some serious social networking.

  While we finalise all the details, now is the time to get the date into your diary, book your tickets and organise your accommodation.

  The basics

  Dates: Sunday 4 August to Monday 5 August 2024

  Program: Ballarat has a number of key facilities for us to tour, so a bus trip is in order for the Sunday, followed by a well organised Welcome Drinks function at one of our members’ establishment.

  Monday sees us work through a large program of speakers on a wide variety of topical subjects, then a dinner function at the historic Sovereign Hill.

  Tickets: Available now from $125.00 for members and $175 for non-members (plus booking fee). Link below

  Accommodation: We have made arrangements with a variety of local facilities for discounted accommodation bookings. Details here.

  More Information: The conference program is now released.

  REGISTER HERE

  
  

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• Introduction to Distillery Safety - Bundaberg

  • When
    7 Aug 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Kalki Moon Distillery 22 Commercial St, Svensson Heights QLD 4670
  • Spaces left
    15

  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: Adam Chapman 
  

  Adam is a qualified Trainer and Assessor TAE 40122 and holds a Diploma in Work, Health and Safety and is a co-writer of the ADA Safety Course with Kristina from Validus. He owns and runs his own education business called Wine and Spirit Inc where he has been training nearly 450 students in Wines or Spirits education within Australia.

  Adam is a qualified distiller for NIL DESPEANDUM Distillery at Woombye, Qld for the last 5yrs and is also a qualified winemaker for 33 years working in France and Australia. He has been educating for 12 years and distilling for 5 years with qualifications in Distilling, Winemaking, Project Management and WSET Diploma. He also has certifications in Sensory Science for spirits and is the only Certified Spirits Judge and Master Rummelier in Australia.

  Cost:

  $295 +GST - Members

  $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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• Member Only Event - NSW|ACT Distillers "Under Bond Winter" gathering

  • When
    14 Aug 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Brix Distillers, 350 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW

  Register

  NSW|ACT Distillers "Under Bond Winter" gathering

  Registration is required

  Join us for a high-spirited (see what we did there!) winter evening with your fellow industry mates. This is a great chance to catch up on the latest industry news, explore future opportunities beyond the current economic challenges, and remember... Summer is coming!

  Featured Tasting Table: Sample other NSW & ACT products on the night.

  Looking forward to seeing you there!

  Register by clicking the link below or to your left.

  REGISTER HERE

  Looking forward to seeing you there!

  Not yet a member? Click the link below to join.

  JOIN HERE

  
  

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• Introduction to Distillery Safety - Gold Coast

  • When
    15 Aug 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Capricorn Distillery. 21 Ern Harley Drive Burleigh Heads Gold Coast, Qld 4220
  • Spaces left
    10

  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: Adam Chapman 
  

  Adam is a qualified Trainer and Assessor TAE 40122 and holds a Diploma in Work, Health and Safety and is a co-writer of the ADA Safety Course with Kristina from Validus. He owns and runs his own education business called Wine and Spirit Inc where he has been training nearly 450 students in Wines or Spirits education within Australia.

  Adam is a qualified distiller for NIL DESPEANDUM Distillery at Woombye, Qld for the last 5yrs and is also a qualified winemaker for 33 years working in France and Australia. He has been educating for 12 years and distilling for 5 years with qualifications in Distilling, Winemaking, Project Management and WSET Diploma. He also has certifications in Sensory Science for spirits and is the only Certified Spirits Judge and Master Rummelier in Australia.

  Cost:

  $295 +GST - Members

  $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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• Distilled Spirits Aotearoa Conference 24

  • Start
    12 Sep 2024
  •  
    (NZST)
  • End
    13 Sep 2024
  •  
    (NZST)
  • Location
    Rydges Hotel Auckland, 59 Federal Street, Auckland 1010

  Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of Distilled Spirits Aotearoa Conference 24 and take your professional development to new heights. Register today to secure your spot and take advantage of the early bird pricing available .

  Registration Benefits:

  • Access to workshops and networking events
  • Discounted registration fees if you register prior to 14 June 2024
  • Opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network
  • Access to exclusive conference-attendee content and resources

  To register and learn more about the conference, please visit the conference website.

  If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, feel free to contact the team at DSAConference@avenues.co.nz or +64 4 473 8044.

  DSA look forward to welcoming you to Distilled Spirits Aotearoa Conference 24 and celebrating the spirit of innovation and collaboration within our industry.

  P.S. If you would like to exhibit at or sponsor the DSA Conference 24, please contact James Austin, James@avenues.co.nz

  Register NOW

  Event Date: 12 & 13 September 2024

  Location: Rydges Hotel Auckland, 59 Federal Street, Auckland 1010

  Website: www.dsaconference.co.nz

  
  

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• Introduction to Distillery Safety - Tasmania

  • When
    16 Sep 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Killara Distillery. 32 Ogilvie Lane Richmond, Tasmania 7025
  • Spaces left
    16

  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: Adam Chapman 
  

  Adam is a qualified Trainer and Assessor TAE 40122 and holds a Diploma in Work, Health and Safety and is a co-writer of the ADA Safety Course with Kristina from Validus. He owns and runs his own education business called Wine and Spirit Inc where he has been training nearly 450 students in Wines or Spirits education within Australia.

  Adam is a qualified distiller for NIL DESPEANDUM Distillery at Woombye, Qld for the last 5yrs and is also a qualified winemaker for 33 years working in France and Australia. He has been educating for 12 years and distilling for 5 years with qualifications in Distilling, Winemaking, Project Management and WSET Diploma. He also has certifications in Sensory Science for spirits and is the only Certified Spirits Judge and Master Rummelier in Australia.

  Cost:

  $295 +GST - Members

  $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.

  
  

  Show details