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Integrating animals, including wildlife, into disaster preparedness is critical for good outcomes for animals, human safety and the environment. The Saturday Paper interviewed several members of the working group for the AIDR Planning for Animals Handbook to discuss the importance of a national narrative. https://lnkd.in/gadFxWN7 Erica Honey Wildlife Health Australia
What species would you highlight as currently being particularly endangered due to animal disease? Watch this video from World Organisation for Animal Health to see what our CEO, Rupert Woods, had to say.........
The Tasmanian devil? Humans? What animal is threatened by animal disease today and what does it mean for these #wildlife populations? Recently, we interrupted a meeting of experts of the Working Group on Wildlife to ask them about their work and the what threatens wildlife today. The Group celebrates 30 years of expertise this year. Featuring: marcela uhart, William Karesh, Jonathan Sleeman, Gavier-Widén Dolores, Rupert Woods and Dr Anna Wong
This week, several WHA staff were in Canberra at the 72nd International Wildlife Disease Association conference (WDA 2024). They presented on a variety of topics from the history of WHA and their experiences of #OneHealth, as well as sharing the value of the wildlife disease Sentinel Surveillance Program and exploring the networks necessary for wildlife disease investigations. WHA were proud to be one of the sponsors of this conference that developed as a response to learnings from Australian First Nations. WDA 2024 is a celebration of the wisdom embedded in Indigenous cultures and First Nations around the world. Pictured (from L to R): outgoing board member Leanne Wicker, current board member Michelle Campbell-Ward and members of the WHA team Tida Nou, Clare Death, Keren Cox-Witton, Andrea Reiss, Joanne Walker and Joe Cashmore. #WDA2024 WILDLIFE DISEASE ASSOCIATION INC
Out now! The latest edition of Animal Health Surveillance Quarterly (Vol 29, Issue 1), covering January to March 2024, is now available for download. It features WHA's article covering disease investigations for the quarter, wild bird mortality events and avian influenza surveillance. The full issue or the articles can be accessed on SciQuest. Latest Issue ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9ANK_rZ WHA article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9-YfN8m Animal Health Australia
The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience has recently published the Planning for Animals Handbook. This handbook is guided by research evidence that shows that the integration of animals, including wildlife, into emergency management planning and arrangements is critical to human health and safety, as well as the economy, biodiversity and ecosystem health. Simone Vitali, WHA Program Manager, provided wildlife expertise to the working group that developed this strategic guide that is an essential tool for planning and preparedness for animals in emergencies. It is available to download here 📗 https://lnkd.in/gWtTS2YG WHA has developed some specific principles for the effective management of wildlife in emergencies that are well aligned with the broader guidance of the handbook ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwAc__6d
University of Tasmania has two PhD opportunities on Tasmanian Devils: 📚co-infection & immunity in wildlife https://lnkd.in/gaYuk_kE 📚development of wildlife vaccines https://lnkd.in/gtThi9SG Closing date 1 Feb 2025 📷 Eric Woehler
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Visiting national parks not only makes people healthier, but reduces their medical costs. A study of people in Adelaide found that their trips to metro national parks saved the SA health system $140 million per year. This is 50 times more than the cost of running the national parks. It shows that national parks are a great investment and deliver a large economic benefit to the community. The study also found that distance is the main barrier to accessing national parks and disproportionately affects people from the most disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. “Creating new parks in areas where people do not currently have easy access to a national park would be expected to deliver benefits to those communities and for the health system overall,” said lead author Assoc Prof Adam Loch from The University of Adelaide. Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/gtjf42vr Patrick O'Connor, Department for Environment and Water, City of Adelaide, South Australian Tourism Commission
WHA’s International One Health Program, in partnership with the IUCN Conservation Planning Specialist Group and the The Orangutan Conservancy, are hosting a hybrid workshop in Sydney from 9-13th December 2024, in Wildlife Health Risk Analysis (WHRA). The purpose of this event is to bring together local, regional, and global wildlife health stakeholders and participants, engaging in-person and online, in a week-long workshop in wildlife health risk analysis and systems thinking. Participants will share perspectives on wildlife health, identifying how risk analyses, effective risk communication, and the development of resilient systems and workforces, assists us to better understand and enhance wildlife health, biosecurity, and biodiversity restoration, for improved #OneHealth outcomes. 💻 There are still a few spots available to attend online! For further information, and to enquire about registering to attend online, please email Joe Cashmore, Project Officer IOH, jcashmore@wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au
Congratulations Michelle Wille, member of the National Avian Influenza Wild Bird (NAIWB) Surveillance Program Steering Group, for being awarded a 2024 Environmental Biosecurity Award 🏆 Tiggy Grillo AM , WHA COO, said, “it is fantastic to have Dr Michelle Wille’s exceptional contribution to reducing the risks posed to the natural environment by High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 (2.3.4.4b) by raising awareness with key stakeholders in government and non-government agencies. Australia is fortunate to have Michelle as one of the members of the NAIWB Steering Group, managed by WHA, where she is enormously generous with her expertise and contributions.” Michelle Wille said, "the recognition that comes with this award is extremely important to me. This type of work is often not recognised in academic settings, despite being highly valued by stakeholders in government, NGOs and the general public. So an award like this, makes it all worthwhile.” Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry #AusBioAwards #biosecurity #science
A proposed 2050 Vision has been developed by a strategic working group of WHA Board members and staff. For further information please visit our new webpage dedicated to this project https://lnkd.in/g6B8_Bdr 💡We want YOUR input to help shape our future and are seeking feedback on our proposed 2050 Vision and key strategic themes to be adopted in the organisation’s next strategic plan. Deadline for feedback is the end of this month (30 Nov 2024) so don't delay! Please provide your feedback by accessing our short online survey ➡️ https://lnkd.in/giQHC3Ey Thank you 💚