The ABA was founded in 1954, to promote beekeeping as a hobby.
We currently have 20 clubs/branches throughout NSW, providing information and support to over 1,600 amateur beekeepers.
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The ABA provides:
- a bi-monthly journal emailed to members
- field days to improve practical beekeeping skills
- optional personal beekeeping insurance, and
- a swarm system to coordinate members' efforts in collecting bee swarms
- a help line for beekeepers with no local club
How to join the ABA
Membership of the ABA is gained through joining a local branch.
If you would like to join your local branch, you may apply by clicking the button below.
Please contact your local branch for further details.
Contact the ABA Secretary if you need help finding a branch.
Why join the ABA?
Becoming a member of the ABA through your local club provides you with a number of benefits:
Knowledge
Some club members have many years of beekeeping experience. As a member you will learn much about beekeeping from your fellow members, both in general discussion and in supportive, practical experience when inspecting the club’s beehives, and take part in activities such as extracting honey and re-queening.
Support and Encouragement
Support and encouragement from fellow enthusiastic and knowledgeable beekeepers is an excellent way to gain beekeeping skills to assist you in your hobby.
Equipment
Members can borrow club equipment (e.g. extractors, comb knife) to enable you to extract your honey without the need to purchase these items.
Books
Many clubs have a library of beekeeping related books that can be borrowed by members.
Insurance
Low cost personal beekeeping insurance can be obtained.
Queens/Nucleus Hives
Many clubs raise their own queens for sale to members. Nucleus hives may also be available
Swarms
If you have found a swarm of bees, a local beekeeper may be able to catch and remove it for you.
Take Action
Ready to take the next step? You can become a beekeeper, or find out more about beekeeping by contacting your local club.