Nursery Industry Communications Program
About the program
Connecting growers. Sharing knowledge. Amplifying industry impact.
The Nursery Industry Communications Program is funded through the nursery levy and delivered by Greenlife Industry Australia to benefit the entire sector. At its core, the program exists to make sure you – the growers and businesses who fund the levy – are informed, involved and heard.
We translate technical projects into practical outcomes, highlight industry achievements and create resources that help you grow your business. From biosecurity updates and nursery papers to videos, case studies and tools, our content is grounded in real-world relevance and delivered through the channels that work best for you.
The comms program is what keeps the nursery industry connected. It’s how we share wins, spot risks early and make sure levy-funded work actually reaches the growers it’s meant to help.
What we do
- Keep you informed with plain-English summaries of levy-funded research and development projects.
- Celebrate your stories through engaging grower profiles, video case studies and media outreach.
- Support participation in important initiatives like the Production Nursery Survey and plant protection programs.
- Build connection between growers, researchers, state associations and policymakers.
- Strengthen industry voice in national conversations about sustainability, urban greening and food security.
How you benefit
- Access the latest trends, data and best practice in one place.
- See how your levy is delivering real value through case studies and success stories.
- Influence future investment through ideas committees, feedback channels and collaborative content.
- Get inspired by innovative operators and practical solutions from across the country.
- Equip your team with free, downloadable resources – including tech training and business tools.
Our approach
We work closely with growers, state associations, researchers and extension officers to make sure our content is accurate, accessible and meaningful. Whether we’re crafting a story about water disinfestation trials or showcasing a family-run nursery leading the way on accreditation, our goal is the same: to ensure your levy investment delivers practical, long-term value.
The levy-funded communications program is helping growers understand the 'why' behind industry investment – and the 'what's in it for me'. By showcasing real-world impact, translating complex research into relatable stories and building sector-wide awareness, it's turning good work into visible value.
Recent outputs
- Webinar – Lift the lid on project funding – and how your levy builds a stronger industry
- Podcast – check out the latest episode of The Plant Pod on Spotify.
- Case studies – watch our video on Dracaena Farm Nursery or read our update on how Overland Nurseries is raising the bar.
- Nursery papers – grab technical info on improving water and energy efficiency or getting to the roots of growing trees.
Get involved
The communications program thrives on grower input. If you have a story to share, a result to celebrate or feedback to give – we want to hear it.
➡️ To get involved:
- email us at hello@greenlifeindustry.org.au
- call us on 1300 95 95 13
- explore the latest content.
There’s a lot going on in our industry, and the podcast brings it together in one place. From urban greening to plant genetics, it’s well worth a listen if you want to stay informed without adding another report to your reading pile.
Stay up to date about the levy
The Nursery Industry Communications program makes it easier for you to hear about new research and apply it to your business.
The communications program delivers case studies, media releases, research and development updates, nursery papers and a fortnightly newsletter.
To stay up to date:
- visit the news page
- subscribe to the newsletter
- follow GIA on Facebook and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
