The ABA was founded in 1954, to promote beekeeping as a hobby.
We currently have 40 affiliated clubs throughout NSW and beyond, providing information and support to over 4,000 amateur beekeepers.
The ABA provides:
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a bi-monthly journal emailed to members
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field days to improve practical beekeeping skills
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optional public & products liability insurance for beekeepers
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a help line for beekeepers with no local club
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a swarm system to coordinate members' in collecting bee swarms
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membership packs, containing membership card
Better apiculture through knowledge
ABA Bi-Monthly Journal
Why Join The ABA?
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.