Member Benefits
Why belong to the LAA?
People: Belonging to an organisation of people who are interested in llamas gives you contact with other llama owners and access to a network of LAA members. Members share expertise and concerns, and can offer support, answer questions and provide tips about llama care.
Llama Lines: You’ll receive our Association quarterly magazine, Llama Lines. It’s full of information, news and advice and includes information about and contributions from llama owners throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Website: Our website is bursting with helpful information and all the news about the association and our activities.
Facebook: Interact with other members, get helpful advice and see all the latest news and pictures.
Local groups: Most States have a member who can advise whether there is a local group of llama owners who meet periodically. These members are known as Area Focal Points (possibly include link to committee page). You may have an operating Branch in your area with members who meet and participate in llama activities regularly.
International group: Included in the LAA are members throughout Australia and New Zealand. Sometimes we have members in other countries too who may share contact details and participate in online activities.
Registration: By joining LAA you are eligible to register your lamas in the Australasian Lama Registry. The registry takes its name from the classification genus ‘lama’ of the South American Camelid family because it will record guanaco as well as llamas. The other members of this family not eligible for registration with the LAA are the alpaca, which has its own association and registry, and the vicuna, which is listed as an endangered species in South America and not exported to Australia. The Registry maintains a record of lama identification, genealogy and ownership for each lama registered. The Registry is used by owners to aid in producing the best quality lama possible, both in physical conformation, appearance, temperament and suitability for the purpose intended. The Registry is also used for statistical purposes and as a resource for tracing the history of a lama.
Educational Events: You’ll be invited to educational events where you can learn from experts about llama care, training and general husbandry. Many events are held online and local groups may host educational and training events throughout the year. Our Annual General Meeting which is usually held in October may be accompanied by seminars on all kinds of llama issues.
Participate in llama activities: Whether you’re interested in showing your llama, or packing, or carting – or just taking a leisurely walk with your llama, you’ll find people in the LAA who are looking for someone like you to share in their llama activities.
Showing: If you’re interested in showing animals, here’s a group of like-minded llama owners who will be interested in helping you to show your llamas, both for conformation and for performance.