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Feb1
Tick prevention for dogs and cats
1 Feb 2019 - NewsWith the warm humid weather over the wet season, AMRRIC receives many calls asking for advice on treating large tick burdens in remote communities. What are ticks? Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of animals (and occasionally humans). Ticks can cause skin irritation, be in large enough numbers make an animal anaemic and in...
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...
Oct14
New AMRRIC Board Members welcomed at AGM & Annual Report now available
14 Oct 2018 - NewsAMRRIC’s 2018 Annual General Meeting was held at Mt Macedon on the 13thOctober. At the meeting, AMRRIC welcomed new Board Members Dr Steve Rogers, and Dr Alison Taylor. Steve and Alison bring with them respectively, a wealth of experience working with remote communities. AMRRIC is grateful for their commitment to supporting its work. Learn...
Oct14
Founding Member, Dr Ted Donelan steps down from the AMRRIC Board
14 Oct 2018 - NewsAt its AGM in October, AMRRIC farewelled the last of its founding members from the Board. Dr Edward (Ted) Donelan stepped down after 16 years of voluntary service to the organisation. Ted had been an AMRRIC Board Member since its beginnings, serving in leadership roles as Vice President from 2008-10 and again in 2017, and as President from...
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...