• Name: Llama Association of Australasia (Inc)
  • Town/Suburb: Goulburn
  • State/Province: NSW
  • Country: Australia
  • Website: http://www.llama.asn.au

The purpose of the Llama Association of Australasia is to educate and facilitate communication between members and the general public in matters relating to the care and appreciation of llamas, thereby promoting llamas and the llama industry.

The Llama Association of Australasia Inc. is an international body dedicated to addressing the needs of llama owners and breeders. The LAA has members in New Zealand, USA and Canada as well as all states of Australia. The Association is made up of a Committee of members from Australia and New Zealand and is represented throughout both countries by Branches and Regions.

The purpose of the Llama Association of Australasia is to educate and facilitate communication between members and the general public in matters relating to the care and appreciation of llamas, thereby promoting llamas and the llama industry.

The Association’s main aims are to:

  • Develop and maintain the Registry.
  • Establish a communications network for owners, breeders, vets and people interested in llamas.
  • Educate in all aspects of llama management.
  • Establish research priorities and keep members informed of new developments.
  • Assist in the promotion and marketing of llamas.
  • Maintain the Showing Guidelines and the Breed Standard and to assist in conducting shows.
  • Liaise with the Government and open access to Government controlled lands.
  • Organize major llama events, social occasions, walks and training days.

The benefits of joining the Association include -

People:
Belonging to an organization of people who are interested in llamas gives you contact with other llama owners and access to an immediate network of LAA members who will offer you support and help, answer questions and give you tips about llama care.

Llama Lines:
You'll receive our Association quarterly magazine, Llama Lines. It's full of information, news and advice and includes information about and contributions from llama owners throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Website:
We have an interactive web site http://www.llama.asn.au where you'll find llama information and news about our association, including membership lists and a forum where you can participate in discussions with others.

Local groups:
In most areas you'll find a local group of llama owners to meet with periodically. You'll be able to discuss llama issues, participate in llama activities and have a chance to enjoy your llamas with the group. Sharing is a big part of belonging to the LAA.

International group:
Included in the LAA are members throughout Australia and New Zealand. Each year, usually in September, we have an annual meeting (AGM) where we take care of our Association business, have some educational opportunities - and most of all meet with each other and have some fun.

Registration:
By joining LAA you are eligible to register your lamas in the Australasian Lama Registry.

The registry takes its name from the classification genus 'lama' of the South American Camelid family because it will record guanaco as well as llamas. The other members of this family not eligible for registration with the LAA are the alpaca, which has its own association and registry, and the vicuna, which is listed as an endangered species in South America and not exported to Australia.

The Registry maintains a record of lama identification, genealogy and ownership for each lama registered. The Registry is used by owners to aid in producing the best quality lama possible, both in physical conformation, appearance, temperament and suitability for the purpose intended. The Registry is also used for statistical purposes and as a resource for tracing the history of a lama.

Showing:
If you're interested in showing animals, here's a group of like-minded llama owners who will be interested in helping you to show your llamas, both for conformation and for performance.

Educational Events:
You'll be invited to educational events throughout Australia and New Zealand where you can learn from experts about llama care, training and general husbandry. Our local groups host educational and training events throughout the year and our Annual General Meeting includes seminars on all kinds of llama issues.

Participate in llama activities:
Whether you're interested in showing your llama, or packing, or carting - or just taking a leisurely walk with your llama, you'll find people in the LAA who are looking for someone like you to share in their llama activities.

PLEASE JOIN US:
We welcome you - contact any of our members and you'll find someone happy to get you started in llama ownership and participation.

 

Membership Details

Single Membership - A$75.00

Single Membership provides the member with:

  • Full voting rights at National, Branch and Regional levels
  • The right to register lamas with the Australasian Lama Registry
  • The right for inclusion of members' name address and phone number on LAA Website
  • The right to nominate for any position at National, Branch or Regional levels
  • Listing in the Current Membership Directory distributed with Llama Lines.
  • Receipt of one copy of all LAA mailouts, newsletters, brochures etc.

Farm Membership - A$120.00

Farm Membership provides two nominated members operating under one farm name with:

  • Full voting rights for both members at National, Branch and Regional levels
  • The right to register lamas with the Australasian Lama Registry
  • The right for both members to nominate for any position at National, Branch or Regional levels
  • Listing of both members in the Membership Directory distributed with Llama Lines.
  • Receipt of one copy of all LAA mail outs, newsletters, brochures etc.
  • The right for inclusion of both members' name address and phone number on LAA Website

Marketing Package - A$50

Offers businesses extra exposure by:

  • Providing an extra listing accessed directly from the Home Page menu (Members' Web Links).
  • Adding a linked email address on the Current Member list.