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CODE OF CONDUCT FORUM- Survey
Hello Members,
Wine grape purchasing Code of Conduct Member Survey- for Grape Growers. All Members should have received an email with a link to our survey sent 10.9.2024. If you did not receive this email please contact [email protected] Why is this Survey critical? Your participation in the survey is crucial because it allows us to understand your perspectives, concerns, and preferences regarding the current Voluntary Code of Conduct governing wine grape purchases in South Australia. This understanding is instrumental in shaping the future of our industry. It leads to advocating for potential changes to the current code or supporting the implementation of a Prescribed Voluntary Code of Conduct or Mandatory Code of Conduct. Survey closes- 19th November 2024 Next Steps: After the survey, we will review the responses to understand our members' collective preferences and concerns. This feedback will be key in advocating for a new code or changes to our industry's voluntary code of conduct. Your privacy is our priority. All information you provide in this survey is strictly confidential and will remain within the Wine Grape Council of South Australia (WGCSA). Any reports generated will not include any details that could identify individual respondents. Register for our 2024 Annual General Meeting
During this meeting, we will present a minor proposed update to our Rules of Association for your approval. This update has been meticulously reviewed and refined in collaboration with our Board Committee Members and Mellor Olsson Lawyers.
The proposed change is of a minor nature and primarily pertain to the following:
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Assistance Guide for Grape Growers and winemakers
There are a number of services and avenues for assistance designed to support primary producers during the challenging market conditions impacting the South Australian wine sector.
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Are you worried about your financial future?
Rural Business Support (RBS) provides free, confidential and independent support.
As a wine grape grower, RBS Business Financial Counsellors can work with you to get your head around challenges you may be facing and help plan your next steps by supporting you to: • understand your financial position • navigate financial issues • consider long and short-term implications of market changes • identify options for your business • develop plans to manage cash flow and creditor payments • access dispute resolution services • consider succession pathways • seek broader professional advice and support • access government and community grants, programs or schemes FREE CALL 1800 836 211 Do you need a hand to think things through?
Do you need some help to think things through as you negotiate the tough times currently being experienced within the wine industry?
A good starting point is to contact a Family and Business (FaB) Mentor to talk things through. It is a confidential service and the FaB Mentor will have time to listen to you and can help connect you to assistance specific to your situation. Download the flyer below with all the contact details for this initiative. |
In Safe Hands
Farmsafe Australia have just recently run their National Farm Safety Week 2024 Campaign.
There are some really great resources and videos released via their website and socials, especially the below: Incidents involving farm vehicles and machinery are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities on farm. As part of this year’s National Farm Safety Week, we are focusing on forming habits such as using seatbelts, wearing PPE and regularly maintaining our vehicles and machinery to reduce as many risks as possible. Click on the link below to find out how ingraining these habits in your daily routine will help to keep you and others ‘In safe hands’ on the farm: https://farmsafe.org.au/ #NationalFarmSafetyWeek #InSafeHands #FarmSafety |
Just like that Tax Time is hereIt’s time to start dusting off those receipts...
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Australian Grape & Wine newsletterDon't forget! WGCSA members whose principal business is wine grape growing are members of Australian Grape and Wine.
Click the button below to read the latest AGW newsletter. If your principal business is grape growing and you would like to receive the newsletter directly and vote at general meetings, send an email to [email protected]. 
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