Invitation to avian influenza H5N1 preparedness webinar and workshop for the wildlife rehabilitation sector
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is hosting a webinar and a workshop for the wildlife rehabilitation sector.
The webinar will provide an update on whole of government preparedness for H5N1.
The workshop will provide the opportunity to discuss what wildlife rehabilitation groups and veterinary professionals that support wildlife rehabilitation can do to prepare for a potential incursion to NSW.
Webinar
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday 11 December
Register here
Workshop
Interactive workshop to discuss preparedness activities for the wildlife rehabilitation sector and better understand the needs and concerns of the sector.
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Monday 16 December
Register here by midday Friday 13 December
Once registered, you will be emailed an invitation to a Teams meeting for the workshop.
Australia remains the only continent free from H5N1, a strain of avian influenza causing global concern. This strain has spread rapidly between continents associated with the movement of wild birds. We must be prepared for the possibility that it could arrive in Australia and that is why there is a strong focus on preparedness activities.