Essential Resources for the Victorian Wine Industry

These Agriculture Victoria resources bring together the practical actions, rules and tools needed to protect vineyards, helping growers manage risk on the ground while meeting biosecurity requirements across Victoria.

SWA is the national, voluntary program for Australian grapegrowers and winemakers to measure, improve, and certify their environmental, social, and economic sustainability practices. It helps members track, benchmark, and report on water, energy, and waste.

The Climate Atlas is an interactive online tool developed by Wine Australia that provides region-specific climate data for Australia’s wine regions, helping growers understand how climate has changed over time and how it is projected to change into the future.

The Australian Wine Research Institute website provides practical, science-based tools, advice and resources to support grape growers and winemakers across viticulture, winemaking and sustainability. It includes technical guidance, online tools, training and a helpdesk, with work funded through Wine Australia via industry levies matched by the Australian Government.

The Gender Equity Research and Toolkit, developed by Wine Australia and Australian Grape & Wine, is a practical, evidence-based resource to help wine businesses improve workplace equity and inclusion. It provides tools and guidance across recruitment, retention, culture and organisational assessment, supporting businesses to identify gaps and take meaningful action.

The Crisis, Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Services page is a Wine Australia resource that brings together a range of trusted support services available to people across the wine sector. It provides access to immediate crisis support, as well as broader wellbeing and mental health services, helping individuals and businesses find appropriate support during challenging times.

Wine Australia supports market access and growth while regulating exports and standards to protect the integrity and reputation of Australian wine. It manages export approvals, labelling standards and the Label Integrity Program, ensuring wines meet Australian and international requirements.

A practical, industry-backed pathway helping Victorian producers reduce emissions across vineyards, wineries and supply chains, while improving efficiency, lowering costs and maintaining access to increasingly climate-conscious markets.