Our Purpose - Victorian Apiarists'Association (VAA)

The purposes of the Victorian Apiarists' Association are:

→ To provide a common organisation representing the Apiarists of the state for the welfare of beekeeping.

→ To work for the advancement of apiculture by the dissemination of information relating to all aspects of beekeeping.

→ To promote the more efficient production and marketing of apicultural products.

→ To secure trading concessions and services to members.

→ To strive for development of local and export markets and the establishment of standards of quality of apiary products & services.

→ To communicate with all Government Departments in all matters appertaining to the welfare of the Association.

→ To encourage scientific investigation, experimental and research work in all aspects of Beekeeping.

→ To protect and improve the honey resources of the state and to communicate with all bodies interested in forest preservation, regeneration and the like.

→ To secure effective legislation and administration in matters affecting the industry and to assist members in their apicultural rights.

→ To provide education, assistance and training to new beekeepers.