Office efficiencies workshops in Northern Victoria

15 January 2026

Farmers are invited to full-day workshops in Murrayville and Koondrook this February to use accounting software Xero and discover strategies, tools and tips to increase office efficiency.

As part of the Victorian Government’s Drought Support Package, the Agriculture Victoria workshops are led by experienced accountant and rural farmer Carmen Quade from Agrifocused.

Agriculture Victoria Grains Industry Officer Darryl Pearl said the workshops are ideal for any farmer seeking to maximise their understanding of Xero and learn some tips to make office work easier.

‘Xero is a popular accounting software so our free workshops are filling up fast with Carmen,’ Mr Pearl said.

‘Participants will learn key features such as emailing invoices, how to attach statements to line items, when to set up rules and how to track inventory such as fuel, grain and livestock.

‘In the second part of the workshop, Carmen will show how to set up emails, manage receipts and paper records, use cloud-based storage and keep everything current.’

The workshops are limited to 20 participants. Register now.

Murrayville workshop

Date: Monday 9 February, 9 am – 3 pm

Location: Murrayville Sports Hub, Recreation Road, Murrayville

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1510528

Koondrook workshop

Date: Thursday 12 February, 9 – 3 pm

Location: Barook Senior Citizens Room, 2 Station St, Koondrook

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1512119

Please direct queries to Darryl Pearl on 0417 432 711 or Roger Harrower on 0407 729 024.

This event is being delivered on behalf of Agriculture Victoria by Agrifocused as part of the Victorian Government’s statewide Drought Support Package.

Find more information about available drought support at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/drought or call 136 186.