Animal Health Australia

AHA staff changes

theam — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:27:29 +0000

AHA has farewelled Stephen Taylor, our ukulele-playing IT officer, as he seeks new opportunities in the information technology world. Steve has been with the company for six years, after joining us in 1996 straight out of TAFE.

Steve’s unfailing good … Read more

Paramyxovirus confirmed in NSW pigeon flock – NSW media release

theam — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:51:59 +0000

Pigeon paramyxovirus has been detected in a hobby pigeon flock in Western Sydney and follows numerous cases of the virus in domestic and feral pigeons in Victoria.

“The property has been placed in quarantine and tracing is now underway to … Read more

Staff profile: Louise Irwin

lborthwick — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:34:15 +0000

Role at Animal Health Australia: Executive Support Officer

What would you like to achieve this coming year at AHA?: A greater knowledge of every facet of AHA and to create good working relationships with all members and stakeholders.

Background:… Read more

Help us find our 2012 Farm Biosecurity Champion

theam — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:48:23 +0000

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award.

The Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award, part of the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards, recognises farmers who are focused on protecting their properties from biosecurity … Read more

Northern Territory stakeholder visit

rfinlayson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:41:43 +0000

During the past week, Peter Milne and Mike Bond travelled to Darwin and had a series of very useful and informative meetings with government and industry stakeholders. The trip included meetings with senior NT Government officials, Northern Australian Quarantine Strategy … Read more

Ian Denney farewelled

rfinlayson — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:02:53 +0000

After nearly six years in the job he took after his first (failed) retirement attempt, Dr Ian Denney has decided that the time has come to retire again. AHA staff farewelled him at a lunch on Friday 13 April as … Read more

Position vacant – Information and Communications Technology Officer

theam — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:26:55 +0000

Animal Health Australia has a vacancy for an Information and Communications Technology Officer.

The position will suit an individual able to provide a high standard of information and communications technology support and contribute to the efficient and harmonious operation of the … Read more

The FMD Response Policy Review – questions answered

rfinlayson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:19:51 +0000

Animal Health Australia (AHA) has been facilitating a review of Australia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) response policy, which is set out in the AUSVETPLAN, Australia’s Veterinary Emergency Plan. This is an important process in light of significant advancements in the understanding … Read more

Our Deputy CEO retires

rfinlayson — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:08:50 +0000

Ian Denney, AHA’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, retired on Friday the 30th March. There will be a lunch held on Friday the 13th April for AHA staff to farewell Ian. We will all miss him and we wish Ian all the best … Read more

Staff profile: Kristy Piper

rfinlayson — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:33:52 +0000

Name:

Kristy Piper

Role at Animal Health Australia:

Project Officer - Training (part-time)

What would you like to achieve this coming year at AHA?

Anything AHA throws at me, especially Kathy and Jude in the training team!

Background

I suppose … Read more