THE Australian Alpaca Association has received a boost in the lead up to its biggest week of the year, winning a Turnbull Government grant through the Industry Skills Fund (ISF).
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Member for Hume Angus Taylor has announced that the Association – representing more than 2000 breeders - will receive $16,866 for professional alpaca wool classer training.
“It’s fantastic to be able to announce the success of the Association’s Industry Skills Fund application on the eve of Australian Alpaca Week (30 April – 8 May),” Mr Taylor said.
“This funding will help breeders, representing a consortia of four businesses, undertake training in professional alpaca wool classing.
These businesses have the opportunity to enter new markets nationally and internationally if they are able to provide graded fleece.
“This is a perfect example of how the Industry Skills Fund works - it is designed to develop the skilled workforces needed to maintain and improve Australia’s economic position in the face of increasing global competition.”
Australian Alpaca Association director Fiona Vanderbeek, of Canyonleigh’s Birrong Suri stud, welcomed the funding announcement ahead of Australian Alpaca Week.
“This is recognition our industry is an increasingly serious contributor to Australia’s economy, with domestic and international market opportunities in fleece and meat growing rapidly,” she said.
Further information on Australian Alpaca Week can be found at www.alpaca.asn.au/index.php/australianalpaca-week.
