THE Melbourne Section OF THE VAA

The aim of the VAA Melbourne Section beekeeping group is to provide support and advice to beekeepers, particularly those in urban environments. Members of the VAA are automatically members of the VAA Melbourne Section! All beekeepers and prospective beekeepers, particularly those in Melbourne and surrounding areas, are welcome to participate in our activities. You don't need to be a member to attend our meetings.

WHAT WE DO

We run meetings at 7pm on the last Thursday of the month (except for December).
Meetings take place at the Church Hall, 1 The Avenue, Surrey Hills, VIC 3172 (plenty of parking is available at the rear of the church).
We deliver courses, events and workshops throughout the year.
We liaise with and support the Victorian Apiarists’ Association.

Young Beekeepers Program 2026

A free beekeeping course for young people aged 9 - 16, run by the Victorian Apiarists Association (Melbourne Section) at the Apiary, Collingwood Children’s Farm. The first session this year is on the 13th of September.

Through the course of the program participants will learn about the workings of a hive, see the development of the frame that they will have made, learn how to manage bees, and extract honey from their own frame.

The Program runs from September 2026 to May 2026 on the second and fourth Sunday of each month during school terms.  If you miss the start date, drop in anyway!

Sessions run from 11am to 1pm. Bring your own lunch.

Protective gear and equipment are provided. Please wear closed shoes and socks.

For more information, please contact Rob Kerr:

robkerr62@gmail.com