The Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) supports its members across various regions nationwide, each focusing on advancing alpaca breeding and farming practices. Each region contributes to the association by organising local events, fostering member connections, and providing resources for breeders.

The AAA is supported by eight regional committees who serve the needs of local members and providing support to the AAA in meeting it’s national and local challenges.

The regional committees are active throughout Australia and provide on-the-ground education and training, industry liaison, marketing and shows to promote the alpaca industry.

Explore alpaca regions

Queensland

The Queensland region of the AAA works to promote the alpaca industry and educate members and the public on alpaca ownership in QLD.

Region contact:

Michelle Hamilton
E: aaaqldpresident@gmail.com

Queensland Breeder Directory

QLD Breeders Directory 2025.pdf-1

 

South QLD and Northern NSW

The South Queensland & Northern NSW Region is the only one to span two states. The region has members across the Brisbane and Gold Coast area, further west near Toowoomba and Texas, and throughout coastal and inland Northern NSW south to Coffs Harbour. They promote and support their members by keeping them informed and up to date with the alpaca industry. They have an enthusiastic membership and share their knowledge and skills at field days, workshops, shows and social activities.

Region contact:

Michelle Malt
E: bigskypacas@gmail.com

 

The Committee

Michelle Malt

President, Marketing
Phone: 0438 103 310
Email: bigskypacas@gmail.com

Pauline Glasser

Vice President, Newsletter Editor
Phone: 0419 986 554
Email: cpg4764@bigpond.net.au 

Sam Hood

Secretary
Phone: 0420 839 030
Email: sam@lakelandalpacastud.com

Judy Barlow

Treasurer
Phone: 0423 554 322
Email: judebarlow53@gmail.com 

Cathy Reid

Show Co-ordinator
Phone: 0414 663 541
Email: cathyreid@bigpond.com 

Maree Dobbins

Committee Member
Phone: 0422 366 369
Email: petermareedobbins@gmail.com

Victoria Central

The Victoria Central Region(VCR) comprises alpaca producers from central to western Victoria. The region actively promotes the alpaca industry with educational seminars, workshops, shows, promotional displays and open farm days as well as providing valuable support to its members.

Region contact:

Marie Yorston
E: vcrpresident@gamail.com

Victoria Eastern

The Victorian Eastern Region (VER) represents registered alpaca breeders and owners located in the geographically diverse area in the east of Victoria.  Members farm alpacas across many aspects of the Australian terrain – from the vineyards of the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, to the rich soil farming districts of Gippsland, the coastal extension from Port Phillip to Mallacoota and the grandeur of the Great Dividing Range.

Region contact:

Ver President – Jacqueline Bishop

Ver treasurer-Nic Holdsworth

Ver Secretary – Lynda Holdsworth

Committee:

John Price

Colin Taylor

Tim Blake

Kylie Taylor

 

 

 

New South Wales

The NSW region is a vibrant and exciting region with over 500 registered alpaca breeders across the state. Across the region members also facilitate regular educational opportunities on alpaca husbandry, fleece harvesting and preparation and other aspects of alpaca industry development. They work together to facilitate fibre collection points and assist alpaca growers to interlot fleece into larger consignments for fleece buyers. They are enthusiastic and friendly people who are committed to the continued development of the Australian alpaca industry.

Region contact:

Keryn Burns
E: nswaaapresident@gmail.com

 

Tasmania

Tasmania’s cool temperate climate and green pastures are the perfect combination for producing fine fleeced, eco-friendly alpacas. The Tasmanian Region has members located all around the state. The region has a busy schedule of shows, on-farm days and workshops.

Region contact:

Janelle Jago (interim)
E: aaataspresident@gmail.com

Western Australia

Western Australia is one of the larger AAA geographic regions. WA members excel in breeding alpacas and contributing to the fleece and meat market, while maintaining an impressive display of show and breeding quality animals. The region hosts a variety of educational workshops, events, field days and new breeder seminars throughout the year for AAA members and anyone interested in the industry.

Region contact:

Tara Ravenhill
E: tararavenhill@gmail.com

WA Alpaca Shows for 2025

 

WA Colourbration Show Saturday 3rd of May 2025

Serpentine Jarrahdale Food & Farm Fest

Halter Show – Display & Youth

Convenor: Sophie Stacey

 

Gidgegannup Alpaca Show Saturday 24th of May 2025

Age Halter Show

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day Sunday 25th of May 2025

Youth Events & Promotional Day

Convenors: Chris & Tara Ravenhill

 

Perth Royal Show 27th to 29th of September 2025

Saturday 27.09.25 – Fleece Judging

Sunday 28.09.245– Halter Judging

Monday 29.09.29 – Youth Events

Convenor: Louise Holbrook

 

Albany AG Show 13th & 14th of November 2025

Thursday 06.11.25 – Fleece Judging

Friday 07.11.25 – Halter Judging

Convenors:  Nicole & Shaun Read & Tyler Bennie

 

South Australia

The South Australia region provides education and training to its members as well as providing a hub of alpaca information for the general public interested in the industry.

Region contact:

Mark Short

Email: chaparral6@bigpond.com

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