More than 30 participants from industry, government and allied sectors took part in AHA’s revamped CCEAD Training Exercise at Member Engagement Week in September.
Avian influenza: H5 bird flu has been detected in wildlife in Australia. If you notice multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, do not touch them or get too close. Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Happy New Year! I hope you all managed to enjoy a restful and relaxing break. The team here at Animal Health Australia (AHA) are ready for another big year and are looking forward to working with you. We are progressing the program for March Member Engagement Week scheduled for 17- 20 March. Registrations are now […]
Building the capability of trained personnel to effectively coordinate a national response is crucial to ensuring Australia’s preparedness in the face of an Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) outbreak. Each year, Animal Health Australia’s (AHA) industry and government members and their support network participate in training for the Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases (CCEAD) to […]
Message from the Chair March Member Engagement Week – Register now Join us at AHA Member Engagement Week, Monday 17 March to Thursday 20 March 2025 at Vibe Hotel in Canberra to network with other members across government and industry and purposefully engage in discussions on national biosecurity and emergency preparedness systems. Accommodation Book your accommodation early to enjoy discounted rates at the […]
2025-2030 AHA Strategy Plan Thank you again for the valuable insights we have received to date as we develop the 2025-2030 Animal Health Australia (AHA) Strategic Plan. We’d like to make it as easy as possible for members to contribute their thoughts, so to supplement our September Members’ week session we have also created a […]
2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Government AHA extends its congratulations to Biosecurity Queensland for being recognised at the 2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards for launching the African Swine Fever (ASF) Preparedness and Prevention Project (PPP) in June 2020. This proactive initiative was developed in response to the ASF spread in Asia and the heightened risk it […]
2025-2030 AHA Strategy Planning Thanks to our members for the valuable insights provided at the September Members’ Forum to assist us in drafting the 2025-2030 Animal Health Australia (AHA) Strategic Plan. Planning continues with workshops in November to review members’ feedback and engage with the Board and AHA staff. Further engagement with members will be […]
Animal Health Australia (AHA) would like to announce that after five years in the role, Sharon Starick has stepped down as AHA Chair, with Malcolm Letts appointed unopposed. Ms Starick said, “It has been a privilege to serve as Chair, during a time that saw many opportunities to deliver for our members in strengthening the […]
Animal Health Australia (AHA) held its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today and welcomed two new Board Directors, Roseanne Healy and Edward (Ed) Storey, re-appointed Malcolm Letts and farewelled outgoing Directors Michelle Gorman and Dr Len Stephens. AHA Chairperson, Sharon Starick said “On behalf of the AHA Board and our members, congratulations to our newly […]
Animal health database Thank you for your keen interest in discussing the way forward for a future animal health database for Australia at our September members week. The in-person format of members week allowed us to have quality engagement with all member organisations who were present, covering all member groups. We provided information, received your […]
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