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Dec13
Examining the motivations, experiences and contributions of AMRRIC Volunteers
13 Dec 2018 - News, Volunteer storiesThe following article has been adapted from a piece written by AMRRIC Program Manager – Strategic Delivery, Dr Bonny Cumming, featuring AMRRIC Volunteers' quotes, for Volunteering NT/SA’s Vitality Magazine… Each year volunteer vets, vet nurses and data collectors assist AMRRIC and its partners to deliver remote community veterinary programs. ...
Dec4
Partnering for Pets and People at the University of Queensland Reconciliation Action Plan Launch
4 Dec 2018 - News, Education program newsOn the 5th December 2018, The University of Queensland (UQ) launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (aka #UQRAP). Reconciliation Action Plans, administered by Reconciliation Australia, provide a simple framework for organisations to progress reconciliation within their sphere of influence. Through its RAP, UQ’s vision is to build a strong sense of...
Nov27
Engagement ignites uptake at Darwin Town Community veterinary programs
27 Nov 2018 - NewsEngagement is the key to the success in all of AMRRIC’s work. Ongoing and consistent engagement between veterinary service providers and communities promotes the development of positive and respectful relationships. These relationships not only strengthen the bonds between owners and their animals by equipping individuals with the skills to make...
Nov12
AMRRIC's long-term education partnership at Lajamanu
12 Nov 2018 - News, Education program newsOngoing and consistent delivery of education is critical to successful long-term attitudinal and behavioral changes. With this understanding, for the past four years, AMRRIC has been delivering education in partnership with the Lajamanu School, located around 890km from Darwin. Lajamanu School Principal, Juliette Coco is a big advocate of AMRRIC’s...
Nov3
NT Legislative Assembly Members recognise AMRRIC's work
3 Nov 2018 - NewsThe Northern Territory Government recently passed a new bill – the Animal Protection Bill 2018– which brings the NT up to scratch with similar legislation in other jurisdictions, and importantly, will bring about improvements in local animal welfare standards and protection. During the Legislative Assembly debates regarding the bill, AMRRIC’s...
Oct24
AMRRIC’s work still evident ten years on in desert country
24 Oct 2018 - NewsIt has been ten years since AMRRIC delivered the Australian Government funded trial of three one-week surgical programs in Kintore. Despite the time passed, when AMRRIC returned in October this year locals remembered the work previously delivered, and incredibly, the team met four vintage dogs that were desexed during the pilot program. These...
Oct8
Working toward our targets at Cherbourg
8 Oct 2018 - News, Education program newsFor the last three years, AMRRIC has partnered with Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Veterinary Science and Darling Downs Public Health Unit to deliver an annual animal health program at Cherbourg, in SE Queensland. The program continues to grow from strength to strength and is now a fixture in the...
Sep30
Dr Jan Allen reflects on ten years with AMRRIC
30 Sep 2018 - NewsThis year, AMRRIC's Program Manager Dr Jan Allen achieved a momentous milestone - ten years of employment with AMRRIC. AMRRIC congratulates Jan on her many years of service, and is grateful for her unwavering dedication and enthusiam. In this article, Jan reflects on her ten years with AMRRIC... It’s been a crazy ride! Ten years with AMRRIC has...
Sep23
Collaborative efforts kicking goals in Koonibba
23 Sep 2018 - NewsAMRRIC receives many calls and emails each year requesting its input on animal management issues, however in June 2018 AMRRIC received a phone call of a somewhat different nature. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA) contacted AMRRIC regarding their concerns for dog-related stock loss within the Ceduna Region....
Sep17
Gathering data in Gunbalanya
17 Sep 2018 - News, Education program newsOn a very hot Monday in September AMRRIC’s Education officer and Program Manager hit the road to commence a census and education program in Gunbalanya, also known as Oenpelli. Gunbalanya is around 60km North East of Jabiru, across the great Alligator river in Arnhem Land, NT. Home to around 1200 people, AMRRIC visited the community to conduct...