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AviFluMap: Collaborative Tool Launched to Support Australia's Response to H5 Bird Flu in Wild Birds

May, 5 2025 | News Type

AviFluMap: Collaborative Tool Launched to Support Australia's Response to H5 Bird Flu in Wild Birds

A new online tool designed to support wildlife managers and biosecurity stakeholders in assessing and responding to the risk of H5 avian influenza (H5 bird flu) in Australia’s wild bird populations has been released.

Celebrating Women in STEM: Leaders in Wildlife Health and Conservation

Feb, 10 2025 | News Type

Celebrating Women in STEM: Leaders in Wildlife Health and Conservation

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, read about the careers of two of our Program Managers, Dr Simone Vitali and Dr Jo Walker.
Celebrating 20 Years of the Bat Health Focus Group

Oct, 28 2024 | News Type

Celebrating 20 Years of the Bat Health Focus Group

This year marks a significant milestone for the WHA Bat Health Focus Group, as it celebrates two decades of dedicated efforts to ensure the health and wellbeing of bats in Australia.

Wildlife Health Australia welcomes $7 million Federal Government funding for HPAI H5N1 preparedness

Oct, 15 2024 | News Type

Wildlife Health Australia welcomes $7 million Federal Government funding for HPAI H5N1 preparedness

Wildlife Health Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement this week that it will be allocating $7 million to WHA as part of its $95 million package to support H5N1...
Dr Richard Russell appointed Chair of Wildlife Health Australia

Jul, 29 2024 | News Type

Dr Richard Russell appointed Chair of Wildlife Health Australia

Wildlife Health Australia welcomes Dr Richard Russell as the incoming Chair.

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