PHA’s training events for 2026

27 January 2026

Plant Health Australia (PHA) has released an overview of training events scheduled for delivery in 2026.

PHA’s training program is designed to strengthen workforce capability across Australia’s plant biosecurity system. Activities are tailored to specific audiences including Members, growers, industry professionals, government representatives and researchers.

Training in 2026 will cover a range of topics to support biosecurity preparedness, response and recovery, with a focus on national arrangements and obligations under the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD).

Upcoming training

The information below provides an overview of training events scheduled for 2026.

Date*	Description
25 February	EPPRD training for PHA Board Members
February (TBC)	National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) Jurisdictional Webinar – South Australia
11 & 12 March	Simulation Exercise – Kununurra, Western Australia
26 March	ILO Training – Mildura, Victoria
March (TBC)	EPPRD training for Grain Producers Australia Board Members
23 April	VegWatch Preparedness Exercise – Bowen, Queensland
April (TBC)	NBRT Jurisdictional Webinar – Victoria
19 May	Avocados Preparedness Exercise – West Coast Focus (online)
25 May (TBC)	ILO Training – Darwin, Northern Territory
May (TBC)	NBRT Jurisdictional Webinar – Northern Territory
10 June	Wines of Western Australia Preparedness Exercise – Margaret River, Western Australia
18 August	ILO Training – Brisbane, Queensland
19 August	Avocados Preparedness Exercise – East Coast Focus (online)

*Dates are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change

PHA delivers training for Members and other stakeholders through workshops, online courses and simulation exercises, supported by a range of training resources.

Training is delivered throughout the year to meet specific program and stakeholder needs.

For more information about PHA training or to discuss training opportunities, contact the PHA Training Team at training@phau.com.au.