Wildlife Health Australia Limited

Wildlife Health Australia Limited is the peak national organisation dedicated to the health and welfare of Australia’s wildlife. It plays a crucial role in linking the health of wildlife with environmental, agricultural, and human health, recognising the interconnectedness of these sectors. The organisation operates as a collaborative network, bringing together government agencies, private stakeholders, researchers, and wildlife health professionals to address emerging and existing wildlife health challenges across the country.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Wildlife Health Australia Limited is to develop strong partnerships that enhance the management of wildlife diseases and their impacts on animal health industries, biodiversity, human health, trade, and tourism. Its vision is to advance wildlife health for a healthier future for all Australians by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective response to wildlife health issues.

Main Objectives

• Prevention, preparedness, and response to wildlife diseases that threaten Australia’s ecosystems and industries.
• Maintenance of national wildlife health information datasets to support surveillance and informed decision-making.
• Enhancement of wildlife health intelligence to identify and manage risks, including those with international implications.
• Capacity building through communication, education, and training to strengthen wildlife health expertise across Australia.

Benefiting Groups

• Government agencies involved in environmental, agricultural, and public health sectors.
• Wildlife health professionals and researchers who monitor and investigate wildlife diseases.
• Conservation organisations and biodiversity advocates.
• Communities and industries dependent on healthy ecosystems, including agriculture and tourism.

Services and Activities

• Technical advice and facilitation to coordinate responses during wildlife disease incidents.
• Communication and information dissemination through newsletters, reports, and stakeholder engagement.
• Research and monitoring programs that track wildlife health trends and emerging threats.
• Capacity development initiatives such as workshops, training, and online educational resources.
• Providing a national framework for wildlife health surveillance and risk management.
• Encouraging community involvement and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Supporters and members of the public can contribute to the ongoing work of Wildlife Health Australia Limited by choosing to donate or participate in their community initiatives, helping to protect Australia’s unique and precious wildlife for future generations.