The AMRRIC Galiwin’ku program delivered a veterinary program which has had an immediate impact on the health of the animals on the community, and as a consequence, flow to a positive health impact for the people of the community.

Leading the world

In 2006, AMRRIC staged Dog People, an international conference on animal management in remote Indigenous communities. 

The conference proceedings can be ordered here.

The Jiggalong Sisters

the 3 little girls from Jiggalong and thier journeys.

Where are they now? Read their wonderful story here

It is impossible to effect real healing if a problem isn’t fully understood. This is especially true in complex situations with many layers of dysfunction.

AMRRIC succeeds where others have failed because of the way we have engaged with the culture and traditional ways of individual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Western medicine is effectively delivered in a manner that is aligned with the expectations and traditions of the local people and which is agreed upon by the elders.

Essentially, we hold that human health and dog health are intrinsically interwoven in these remote indigenous communities. We believe that addressing human health whilst ignoring the dogs is strategically flawed. Conversely, we believe that addressing dog health has tangible, immediate and ongoing benefit for the health and well being of the entire community.

Sustainable dog programmes improve community health and well being in remote Indigenous communities. They are affordable, manageable and effective, particularly over the long-term. AMRRIC has achieved great success in this field; facilitating the establishment and maintenance of many programmes across Australia.

In addition to servicing immediate needs, AMRRIC also works on the 'bigger picture'. This involves creating effective partnerships with and between the many different stakeholders, promoting and supporting research in the area and creating forums for honest and constructive dialogue. The aim is to build awareness, understanding and a resource set that will make sustainable, affordable dog management available right across Australia.

Vision

Indigenous communities that are healthy and safe for people and animals. In practical terms this means –

• Fewer animals

• Healthier and better behaved animals

• Owners who take responsibility for the health, welfare and behaviour of their animal companions, and

Acknowledging and thanking;

Key Funders

	Department of Families, Housing, Communities and Indiginous Affairs

Our leading partners

	Founded in 1969, IFAW is an international animal welfare and conservation organisation working to protect wild and domestic animals and to promote solutions that benefit both animals and people. IFAW works around the world to rescue dogs and cats, provide free/low cost spay and neuter services, pet care and prevent cruelty to animals. IFAW funded the AMRRIC ‘Conducting Dog Health programs in Remote Indigenous Communities; A Veterinary Guide” and supported Kintore and Galiwinku Dog Health programs.To learn how you can help, please visit www.ifaw.org
	Queensland Health at www.health.qld.gov.au/ehworm

Academic Partners

Thank you to all of our sponsors

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	The National Desexing Network (NDN) is a nationwide referral system for discounted desexing made available to pet owners in financial need. Our goal is to end pet overpopulation by making this service more affordable to those who might not otherwise be in a position to desex their pets. NDN is a charitable program funded through the generosity of members of the public who strongly believe in desexing. The only beneficiaries of the program are Australia's cats and dogs.

Friends and Supporters

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