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Australian Wool Network Sustainability Actions

Supports wool industry training

AWN says it supports the Australian wool industry by helping build skills and knowledge. Its site points to the Young Wool Professionals Development Program, which is described as improving understanding of traceability, innovation, and the global wool supply chain. This kind of training matters because it helps people in the industry learn how wool moves from farms to buyers and how to keep records clear. The company also shares market reports and industry resources, which can help growers make more informed decisions.

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Backs industry biosecurity resources

AWN’s noticeboard shares resources on Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease, plus local livestock management advice and eID livestock workshops. Biosecurity means steps taken to stop animal diseases from spreading. Sharing these resources helps farmers protect animals, reduce losses, and keep supply chains working. While this is not a full sustainability program, it does show AWN supporting practical farm resilience and animal health information.

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Long-term charity support

AWN says it has supported the Royal Flying Doctor Service for more than two decades through charity auctions. This is a social impact action rather than an environmental one, but it still sits within ESG because it supports rural communities. The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides medical care in remote parts of Australia, where access to health services can be limited. AWN also says it was a major sponsor of LambEx 2026, a large industry event for the sheep sector.

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Promotes wool traceability

AWN highlights the Young Wool Professionals Program and the wider wool supply chain, with a focus on traceability. Traceability means being able to follow wool from the farm to later stages of processing and sale. Better traceability can help buyers check where wool came from and how it was produced. This is relevant to sustainability because it can support better oversight of animal welfare, quality, and environmental claims.

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