2050 Vision: WHA's Strategic Planning Journey Working towards a new strategic framework by July 2025
What is the 2050 Vision?

Wildlife Health Australia (WHA) is Australia’s national independent body driving collaborative action to better prevent, anticipate and respond to health issues affecting wildlife and our natural ecosystems.

In a dynamic and changing global environment, with ever-increasing risk to Australia’s wildlife, WHA must grow and adapt to deliver national and global outcomes for wildlife health. 

The organisation is undertaking a new strategic planning process to lay the foundations for our organisation’s future, with a 2050 Vision of “Healthy wildlife, healthy planet”.

WHA provides leadership through trusted partnerships; our stakeholders and those passionate about Australia’s wildlife are central to everything we do.

 

Next Step: Consultation Stage

A proposed 2050 Vision has been developed by a strategic working group of WHA Board members and staff.

We want your input to help shape our future.

We are seeking feedback before 30 November 2024 from WHA members, community and stakeholder networks on our proposed 2050 Vision and key strategic themes to be adopted in the organisation’s next strategic plan.

Proposed Vision


Healthy wildlife, healthy planet


What this means for WHA by 2050:

“Wildlife Health Australia is a recognised leader across global, national and sectoral landscapes. We work to better protect, champion, embed and grow the value of healthy wildlife and environmental ecosystems and harmonise their interfaces with human systems and humankind. 

All of our partners will share the benefits created by our success.”

Key themes for growth
Global leaders and respected wildlife advocates
One Health and prevention-focused
Led by and partnered with Indigenous people, wisdom and knowledge
Curators of foresight and strategic intelligence
Trusted partners in the service of the nation

Global leaders and respected wildlife advocates

One Health and prevention-focused

Led by and partnered with Indigenous people, wisdom and knowledge

Curators of foresight and strategic intelligence

Trusted partners in the service of the nation

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Strategic Policy Areas WHA will lead action on:
  • Better protecting wildlife in emergencies

    • Better protecting wildlife in emergencies

    Delivering better outcomes for wildlife by addressing gaps in national emergency preparedness and response arrangements.

  • Regional and global collaboration / capacity building

    • Regional and global collaboration / capacity building

    Improving resilience of nature and communities with a focus on Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

  • One Health / ecosystem health

    • One Health / ecosystem health

    Leading wildlife and ecosystem advocacy, partnering across sectors and providing expertise on risks and interventions required at the human-animal-environment interface.

  • Pandemic and zoonotic disease prevention

    • Pandemic and zoonotic disease prevention

    Better protecting all animals, including humans, by working to address drivers of disease emergence and building Australia’s capacity to detect and prevent zoonotic diseases emerging from wildlife.  

  • Wildlife and ecosystem advocacy

    • Wildlife and ecosystem advocacy

    Amplifying the voice of wildlife and ecosystem health at the national and global levels, working at the forefront of innovative and future-focused approaches to protecting wildlife and nature.

  • Disease surveillance and biosecurity

    • Disease surveillance and biosecurity

    Partnering with governments, industries and private sector to bolster knowledge of circulating diseases and emerging risks in our own backyard, along with capabilities to mitigate them. 

  • Biodiversity and conservation

    • Biodiversity and conservation

    Expanding our activities in ecosystem health, including biodiversity and conservation.

Provide your feedback

Please follow the link below, or scan the QR code to provide feedback into WHA's 2050 vision by 30 November 2024.

2050 Vision Survey

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For more information contact Rupert Woods:
e: admin@wildilfehealthaustralia.com.au
p: +61 2 9960 6333

If you'd like to learn more about Wildlife Health Australia, check out our current:

Strategic Plan
Annual Operating Plan
Reconciliation Action Plan

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Wildlife Health Australia aims to link, inform and support people and organisations who work with or have an interest in wildlife health across Australia through technical advice, facilitation, communications and professional support.

 

WHA will lead in advocating for wildlife  and wildlife health in global fora, influencing policies and programs to align with national concerns, and supporting better outcomes for wildlife around the globe.

Taking a One Health approach and partnering across sectors to build better anticipation and prevention, intervention and response capabilities to achieve better health outcomes for humans, animals and the environment.

Indigenous wisdom and knowledge will be interwoven throughout the organisation and its work, infusing and guiding all we do with rich cultural perspectives.

Combining a future focus with real-time data analysis, to develop comprehensive strategic appreciation of wildlife health issues that inform intervention and investment priorities.

Partnering with government, industries, NGOs, NFPs and the private sector to advance mutual aims and bring the value of wildlife and ecosystem health to all endeavours.