Events

Cashflow and Budgeting Workshop

Wednesday 14 October

9am to 3pm

The Sebel, Yarrawonga

Hosted by Riverine Plains

Register here

Join Carmen Quade (Agrifocused) to:

• Learn how to forecast income and expenses in uncertain times
• Review software options to help with budgeting
• Identify ways to save money that don't impact on productivity
• Learn what to do when things are better or worse than expected
• Examine options for extending finance

Office Efficiency Workshop

Thursday 15 October

9am to 3pm

Wodonga - location to be confirmed

Hosted by Riverine Plains

Register here

Join Carmen Quade (Agrifocused) to:

• Master your emails
• Organise bills, quotes and invoices
• Work out the best way to handle receipts in your business
• Create a clear routine to stay up to date with paperwork
• Look at options for paperless offices
• Examine record keeping requirements

2026 Victorian Landcare Awards and 40 years of Landcare

Thursday 15 October 2026

The Edge, Fed Square, Melbourne

Arrival: from 1.30pm

Event: 2pm to 5.30pm

Register for the awards here

Celebrate the achievements of Landcare volunteers and groups across Victoria.

Hosted by Costa Georgiadis, the Awards will recognise outstanding contributions across 14 categories.

After the Awards, enjoy afternoon tea celebrating 40 years of Landcare.

After the Awards, Melbourne Water will host a film festival at ACMI, a short walk from The Edge, from 5.15pm to 8pm. Experience nine captivating films exploring the efforts of volunteers working for the environment in Greater Melbourne. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/film-festival-from-the-ground-up-landcare-at-40

Myrtleford Landcare AGM & presentation

Thursday 15 October

Myrtleford & District Landcare AGM & Presentation - Unfurling native ferns - From forest floor to home gardens

Happy Valley Hotel, Ovens

Meals from 5.30pm

Formal proceedings from 6.30pm

Register here

The AGM will be held from 6.30pm. After a brief meeting, a presentation from Associate Professor John Morgan on native ferns will follow.

Records to Readiness: Business Compliance & Record Keeping

Tuesday 20 October

9am to 12.30pm

Dookie - location to be confirmed

Hosted by Riverine Plains

Register here

Keeping up with business records can feel like another job in itself, particularly when an audit, certification review, workplace safety issue or compliance request brings everything into focus.

This practical workshop is designed for farmers and other small rural business owners who want simpler, more reliable systems for managing records, safety and compliance without creating unnecessary administration.