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Welcome TO THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN APIARISTS' SOCIETY (WAAS)

Providing education, support and fellowship since 1953

WAAS is an incorporated not-for-profit association for everyone interested in bees.

Managed by an elected committee of volunteer members, we’ve grown into one of Australia’s largest beekeeping associations with over 1,000 members. Whether you are a commercial apiarist or a backyard hobbyist, we are here to support you through education, support, and fellowship.

Connect Locally

Find a Bee Buddy Group in the Perth metro area or join our regional Chapters in Greater Bunbury and Margaret River.

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Learn & Grow

Increase your beekeeping knowledge and skills through our meetings, training videos, hands-on training courses, and workshops.

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Member Benefits

Enjoy Third-Party Insurance for your bees and honey products, member discounts, access to our Members-Only Portal, and much more!

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Training Videos

View, share and subscribe to our training videos on our WAAS Beekeeper Education YouTube Channel.

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Getting Started in Beekeeping

A checklist of the things you need to know before you decide to keep bees.

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Best Practice Guidelines for Urban Beekeeping

Practical advice on the best ways to manage bees in urban settings  so as to minimise impacts on neighbours.

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Legal Obligations

Learn about the legal requirements associated with beekeeping, including registration and council approvals.

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Swarms

What to do if a swarm lands in your garden!

Find a swarmcatcher to help remove swarms or feral hives from your property.

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Contact

Have any questions? Need more information? Have something to send us? Please visit our Contacts page. We are a volunteer organisation so it is best to contact us by email. We will reply as soon as we can.

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Join other hobby beekeepers across Western Australia and beyond - benefit from education, insurance, support and fellowship opportunities. 

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