Join the SGB

A cartoon bee with a yellow and black striped body, black eyes, antennae, and wings, holding a name card with the letters 'SCB' on it.

Joining the South Gippsland Beekeepers gives you the chance to connect with a friendly and knowledgeable group of local beekeepers who are always willing to share their experience and advice.

Whether you’re just starting out or have years of beekeeping under your belt, you’ll find support, inspiration and plenty of practical know-how within our community. Members enjoy access to our unique library of beekeeping books, regular newsletters full of tips and local updates, and monthly meetings featuring engaging guest speakers covering every aspect of beekeeping.

Beyond the meetings, our club offers a range of hands-on opportunities to learn and explore. Members can hire equipment such as honey crushers and extractors, take part in organised field days and excursions, and open hive days. It’s a great way to stay connected, keep learning, and help build a stronger beekeeping community across South Gippsland.

download the membership form

  • Fees for 2026/2027
    Club membership is from July 1st to June 30th each year. Please download the membership form and email it to our treasurer Jackie Checkley.

  • All members are required to fill out the membership form with their full details - each year. This is to be sent to the treasurer so that contact information can be kept up to date. 
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    Don’t forget to add your Beekeeping Registration Number which appears on the confirmation email from Agriculture Victoria eg: A321 - (Your reg needs renewing every 2nd year).

  • New members pay $45 for 12 months or pro-rata as below.

    1st Quarter:   July, Aug & Sep:    $45pp
    2nd Quarter: Oct, Nov & Dec:    $35pp
    3rd Quarter:  Jan, Feb & Mar:      $25pp
    ​4th Quarter:  April, May, June:    $15pp

    *NB: Juniors (school-age children) with membership attached to an adult member are free of charge.

  • Direct Debit  is preferred.
    SGB
    BSB: 633 000
    Acc: 143497527

    IMPORTANT!! As a reference, please put your name and a ​brief description of your transaction e.g. membership fees.

    Cash may be brought to the monthly meeting, but cheques are no longer accepted.

  • YES: Registration of beehives is compulsory for all beekeepers in Australia and needs to be renewed every second year. The main purpose of registration is to be contactable by AgVic in case of emergencies, possible pest or disease incursions and to help with finding stolen hives and the owners of abandoned hives.

    Online registration is free for 1-5 hives. (if done online)

    Follow the prompts and instructions on the DPI webpage linked below.

    Download DPI Registration Form

    AND - Don't forget to add your Beekeeping Registration Number to your membership application or renewal.