News & Media Releases
Background on avian influenza in wild birds

May, 31 2024 | News Type

Background on avian influenza in wild birds

There have been two recent detections of avian influenza in two poultry farms in country Victoria. These strains of avian influenza are different from the high pathogenicity avian influenza H5 strain that is currently impacting wildlife and poultry overseas, and which has not yet reached Oceania, including Australia and New Zealand. In some cases, low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses can be introduced to poultry from local wild birds.

Wildlife Health Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May, 24 2024 | News Type

Wildlife Health Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week

WHA has committed to using the opportunity offered by National Reconciliation Week in 2024 to reflect on our aspirations and actions towards forging trusted, strong and productive two-way...
Celebrating World Veterinary Day

Apr, 25 2024 | News Type

Celebrating World Veterinary Day

Celebrating World Veterinary Day in 2024 with our partner, Sea World Foundation, and their Head Veterinarian, Dr Claire Madden.

Grant to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital saves wild lives

Mar, 13 2024 | News Type

Grant to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital saves wild lives

Our Public Fund approved a grant to purchase an Intensive Care Unit humidicrib for Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. To read more and donate to our public fund click here.
Celebrating World Wildlife Day

Mar, 1 2024 | News Type

Celebrating World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day (Sunday, 3 March) is upon us and the team at Wildlife Health Australia is keen to celebrate this year’s theme; ‘Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital...
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