COVID-19 Information in Australia
The following useful resources and links relate to research and animal welfare during these challenging times.
Resources
Wildlife Health Australia - see the latest information below
Australian Bats:
- COVID-19 and Australian bats – information for bat carers, researchers and others interacting with bats (Oct 2020):
https://www.wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/Documents/ProgramProjects/COVID-19_Aust_bat_carers_researchers_Oct2020.pdf
- Qualitative Risk Assessment - COVID-19 & Australian bats (Aug 2020): https://www.wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/Documents/ProgramProjects/COVID-19_Aust_Bats_Risk_Report_Aug2020.pdf
- Programs and Projects - Bat Health Focus Group
Coronaviruses in Australian Bats.pdf
Other Australian Wildlife:
Links
National:
NHMRC
- COVID-19 pandemic and animal research
- Changes to NHMRC’s Grant Schedule and Policies in Response to COVID-19
The Animal Welfare Collaborative
National Primary Industries Animal Welfare RD&E Strategy
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
States and Territories:
QLD Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment
WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
SA Department of Environment and Water
Primary Industries and Regions SA
Animal Welfare Organisation:
New Zealand:
Ministry for Primary Industries