Previous Capacity Building

GGA x Dr Heather Bray Scientific Writing Workshops
As part of GGA’s four-part professional development program for research and project officers, these bespoke workshops are designed to enhance participants’ scientific communication skills with expert guidance from Dr Heather […]

Forum25
In 2025, we welcomed back Forum25, the Grower Group Alliance’s flagship event, which attracted a record attendance of 178 delegates to the conference day at Joondalup Resort on Friday, 1 […]

Chairs Summit & AGM 2025
Strengthen connections among fellow voting grower groups within the GGA network.

Vic and Tas Study Tour – 2025
31 August – 5 September 2025 Designed to help South-West Western Australian farmers navigate a drying, warming climate, the study tour will showcase practical innovations in water management, agtech, and […]

Theory of Change
A workshop for understanding Theory of Change (ToC) for Funding Applications About This hand-on workshop provides a step by step, guide to developing a ToC and logic model. Participants will […]

Lunchtime Tutorial Series
Level up your digital skills one bite-sized topic at a time with these lunchtime tutorials.

Extension & Adoption Training Program [2025]
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) invites you to take part in our Extension & Adoption Training Program, a five-part professional development series designed […]

Governance e-Course [2025]
A self-paced online course ideal for committee members or staff of not-for-profit organisations. The online format allows participants to learn from the convenience of their home or office, featuring 3 […]

1 Day Governance Workshop
An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking to build skills and knowledge in best practice governance, improve operation and lead their community group with high impact, […]

Practical AI
Translate AI into practical tools you can use to elevate your group’s productivity and impact. This 90-minute online training session will turn AI’s complexities into practical solutions that your staff […]

Agronomy of Farming – Planfarm Short Course [2025]
As part of GGA’s 2025 Capacity Building Program, we have once again partnered with Planfarm to offer network group staff access to the Planfarm Academy’s ‘Agronomy of Farming – Short […]

Applied Project Management
We’re excited to be able to offer GGA members a significant discount on the 3-day Applied Project Management course through a ‘Premium Learning Partnership’ [group buy] between AIM WA and […]

Lift Off ’25
Kickstart the year by attending GGA’s Lift Off ‘25. Exclusive to GGA members, this annual event is your chance to develop staff and volunteers, forge stronger connections within the network, […]

Chairs Summit 2024
Strengthen connections among fellow voting grower groups within the GGA network.

Digital Design Series – Canva Training
Join us for a fun and informative online event where we'll dive deep into Canva and learn all about digital design!

Most Significant Change [2024]
The Most Significant Change (MSC) technique is a powerful monitoring and evaluation process to capture outcomes resulting from a project. GGA will deliver an in person full day training workshop […]

Public Speaking Workshop
Join renowned public speaking coach Esther Price for a hands-on, one-day workshop on November 20, 2024, where you’ll learn how to communicate with impact and influence. This workshop will cover […]

‘Extension Fest’ Online Briefing Series
In 2024, GGA will host ‘Extension fest’ – a new online series comprising six key briefing sessions on valuable resources available for GGA member groups to access and extend out […]

Diploma of Project Management [2024]
Accredited Diploma of Project Management Course ideal for ag industry staff or volunteers required to deliver projects to a deadline, within budget and with a mix of stakeholders involved such as […]

Reading Financial Statements Workshop [2024]
Join us online on June 19 for three hours, learning how to read financial statements and evaluate financial performance for not-for-profit groups. This is an essential workshop for volunteers, committees, […]

Business Models Masterclass [2024]
Led by BDO’s business advisor Danny Olsen, this fully- facilitated 3-hour online masterclass steps delegates through the 10 key parts to reviewing or building a not-for-profit group ‘business model’, a […]

Governance e-course [2024]
A self-paced e-course ideal for new or experienced committee members or staff of not-for-profit groups. The online format supports those who prefer to study from the convenience of their home […]

1 Day Governance Workshop [2024]
An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking to build skills and knowledge in best practice governance, improve operation and lead their community group with high impact, […]

Lift Off ’24 [x evokeAG]
Lift Off aims to build alignment across the GGA network at the start of the year consolidating important working relationships, provide valuable operational updates and opportunity for capacity building. In […]

evokeAG presence ’24
GGA will be a proud exhibitor at evokeAG to be held in Perth over the 20 – 21 February 2024, showcasing the incredible Western Australian GGA network whilst scouting for […]

Chairs Summit [2023]
Supporting connection and exchange between leaders within the GGA network, the GGA Chairs Summit hospitality event was introduced in 2021 to serve as a high-value networking and operational update event […]

Australian Marketing Institute – Training Rebates
GGA is offering up to ten GGA member delegates a $100 total rebate on completion of any of three recommended professional development opportunities in 2023/24 financial year. The Australian Marketing […]

Forum23
Forum is GGA’s flagship event designed to connect the GGA network with the wider industry. Held every two years, GGA Forum builds vital cross-industry links and forges opportunities GGA network […]

2 Day Leadership Training Intensive [2023]
Over two-days, this bespoke leadership training opportunity for the GGA network aims to enhance the leadership skills and boost the impact of staff and committee members serving within the GGA […]

1 Day Governance Workshop [2023]
An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking to build skills and knowledge in best practice governance, improve operation and lead their community group with high impact, […]

Extension and Adoption Training Program
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) Extension and Adoption team will deliver a six-part technical content training program on extension and adoption involving two […]

Reading Financial Statements Workshop [2023]
Join us online on May 17 for three hours, learning how to read financial statements and evaluate financial performance for not-for-profit groups. An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff […]

Grant writing masterclass
Delivered online over two morning sessions, this four hour masterclass is designed to elevate the existing skills of those involved in the grant writing process. Professional grant writer Anna Dixon […]

Lift Off ’23
Lift Off’ is a new two-day training retreat exclusive to the Grower Group Alliance network, building capacity and connections for the year ahead. Date & Venue To be held at […]

Diploma of Project Management [2022]
Accredited Diploma of Project Management Course ideal for ag industry staff or volunteers required to deliver projects to a deadline, on budget and with a mix of partner stakeholders involved such […]

Good to Great Public Speaking Workshop
Learn how to communicate a message with impact and influence in a hands on one day workshop on August 19, 2022 with renowned public speaking coach Esther Jones. This workshop […]

Partnering for Growth
Join a five week online course providing a clear, step by step pathway to developing key business relationships. In 2022 GGA has two offers for this training opportunity delivered by […]

Governance e-course [2022]
A self paced e-course ideal for new or experienced committee members or staff of not-for-profit groups. The online format supports those who prefer to study from the convenience of their […]

‘Going Places’ Study Tour [2022]
Mapped out over four days, the study tour will cover over 1,400 km between Perth and Geraldton, showcase 15 diverse agricultural industry sites and provide up to 21 participants a […]

Strategic Plan 75% Subsidy [2023/4]
In the 2023/34 financial year, GGA will offer up to six GGA voting member group a 75% Subsidy to engage a consultant to prepare or update and existing strategic plan […]

Governance e-course [2023]
A self paced e-course ideal for new or experienced committee members or staff of not-for-profit groups. The online format supports those who prefer to study from the convenience of their […]

R,D,E & A Plan Subsidy
In 2022, the GGA is offering up to eight GGA member grower groups a 75% subsidy to work with consultants AgKnowledge to prepare a Research, Development, Extension and Adoption plan […]

Strategic Plan Subsidy [2020/21]
In 2021, the GGA has offered a 75% Subsidy for GGA Network Members to engage a consultant to prepare a Strategic Plan for their organisation. A strategic plan is like […]

Forum21
The Grower Group Alliance Annual Forum is our flagship event. It brings together the WA Grower Group network with the wider ag industry for an inspiring program of information sessions […]

National Ag Extension Skills Program
Via GGA, the WA grower group network have been invited into a a fully funded eleven month extension skills training program available to grower groups Australia wide as part of a collaboration […]

Agronomy of farming short course [2024]
Fill technical agronomy knowledge gaps with affordable access to two of the Planfarm Academy training courses. Partnering with GGA, Planfarm is offering a 50 percent discount for staff (only) from GGA Network groups to enrol […]

Introduction to Agronomy e-course [2022]
Fill technical agronomy knowledge gaps with affordable access to Planfarms Introduction to Agronomy training course. Partnering with GGA, Planfarm is offering a 50 per cent discount for staff or committee from GGA Network groups to […]

Lift Off ’22
Lift Off’ is a new two-day training workshop for the Grower Group Alliance network delivering training on high priority needs as identified by GGA members via our annual capacity building […]

Membership Strategy Webinar Series
Information packed two-part webinar series to cross-check your groups current membership strategy to achieve an engaged membership. Six hours of high value content will be split into two three hour […]

1 Day Governance Workshop [2022]
An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking to build skills and knowledge in best practice governance, improve operation and lead their community group with high impact, […]

Reading Financial Statements Workshop [2022]
Join us online for 3 hours, learning how to read financial statements and evaluate financial performance for not-for-profit groups. An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking […]