Training / Training calendar
Training calendar
Training is delivered throughout the year to meet specific program and stakeholder needs. The training programs are designed to strengthen workforce capability across Australia’s plant biosecurity system. Activities are tailored to a range of audiences including Members, growers, industry professionals, government representatives and researchers.
For more information about attending PHA training or to discuss training opportunities, contact the PHA Training Team at training@phau.com.au.
2026 Training
Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) training
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Mildura, Victoria
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Bundaberg, Queensland
Thursday 15 October 2026
Darwin, Northern Territory
How to register
PHA provides registration forms for ILO sessions to each Peak Industry Body 3–4 months before the training. If you are interested in attending, please contact your Peak Industry Body and request the registration details.
Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) Awareness training
Friday 20 February 2026
Grain Producers Australia
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Plant Health Australia Directors
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Industry EPPRD Awareness Training (online)
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Northern Territory Government
National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT)
Wednesday 25 March 2026
South Australia Jurisdictional webinar
Monday 20 April 2026
Australian Capital Territory Jurisdictional webinar
Date TBC
Northern Territory Jurisdictional Webinar
Simulation Exercises
11- 12 March 2026
Exercise Grainshield (Kununurra, Western Australia)
November 2026 (date and location TBC)
Growing Rural Resilience Adaptation Planning Exercise (Victoria)
Workshops and webinars
Thursday 23 April 2026
VegWatch Preparedness Exercise (Bowen, Queensland)
Monday 11 to Friday 15 May 2026
Phylloxera Preparedness Exercise (South Australia)
Wednesday 10 June 2026
WA Wines Phylloxera Preparedness & Response Exercise (Margaret River, Western Australia)
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Avocado Preparedness webinar 1 – Know your threats: High Priority Pests facing the avocado industry
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Avocado Preparedness webinar 2 – What's the cost? Exploring pest incursion impacts and response funding
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Avocado Preparedness webinar 3 – Preparing for the next incursion: lessons, support and planning