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one-health education in remote communities
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See the different education programs we run in communities Australia-wide and see how you could bring one-health education into your community.
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Cryptosporidiosis – Zoonosis Fact Sheet (Macquarie University Resource)
Cryptosporidiosis or cryptosporidium infection is a gut disease caused by a parasite known as Cryptosporidium. People usually get this bacterium from drinking contaminated water or fruit and vegetables that are contaminated with the parasite. Cryptosporidiosis is a...
Cat Scratch Disease – Zoonosis Fact Sheet (Macquarie University Resources)
Cat Scratch Disease is a sickness caused by the Bartonella bacteria. People can get sick after being bitten or scratched by an infected cat, where the bite or scratch is hard enough to break the skin. People can also get the bacteria if an infected cat is allowed to...
Campylobacteriosis – Zoonosis Fact Sheet (Macquarie University Resource)
Campylobacteriosis or campylobacter infection is a gut disease caused by Campylobacter bacteria. This bacterium is one of the most common causes of gut problems in people in Australia. Campylobacter is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can spread to people from...
Year 1 wrap-up of AMRRIC’s Biosecurity Pilot Project (2021-2024)
AMRRIC has kicked off its second year of the Biosecurity Pilot Project: Improving remote Indigenous community animal health surveillance and preparedness through collaboration with a trip to the outer islands of the Torres Strait to monitor for exotic animal diseases...
AMRRIC attends the WA Feral Cat Symposium, Perth 2023
Across Australia and globally, cats are much loved and cherished pets. At the same time, they are also a challenging environmental issue, with predation by cats being a major threat to native wildlife, including culturally significant species. AMRRIC’s work recognises...
Top End Public Health Skin Health Forum
AMRRIC’s One Health Research Coordinator had an opportunity to participate in a Skin Health Forum hosted by the NT Health Top End Public Health Unit. The forum included presentations on topics ranging from dermatology to infectious disease and public health, with...
Continued Collaboration and Dedication to Animal Health and Success in Warddeken IPA
In February 2023, AMRRIC Education Officer Michelle and Veterinarian Dr Ruth Pye kicked off the programs season with a trip to Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) to deliver a companion animal health and education program. This program was the second time...
Reconciliation, Opportunities for, and Wellbeing of First Nations Peoples: Yarning and learning together.
AMRRIC’s One Health Research Coordinator had the privilege of virtually attending a workshop on “Reconciliation, Opportunities for, and Wellbeing of First Nations Peoples: Yarning and learning together." Topics included research on the drivers of historical frontier...
Music Video – Dog Mob, Cat Crew!
This fun, catchy, and engaging music video uses the storytelling power of hip hop music to inspire Indigenous communities about animal health. The ‘Dog Mob Cat Crew’ educational music video features the deadly talents of local children from the remote community of...
Ehrlichiosis – a Guide for Local Government Authorities
This detailed 7 page resource is designed for Local Government Authority staff. Ehrlichiosis – the tick borne disease of dogs that was first discovered in Australia in 2020 – spread rapidly across the country. Over the past two years, the disease has had a severe...