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Bird Flu & You Resources

Bird flu is now affecting Australian wildlife, bringing new challenges for the people working to protect and care for it. Conservationists, wildlife carers, researchers, veterinarians and volunteers may face mass wildlife deaths, difficult decisions and the distress of seeing populations they have worked for years to protect suffer further losses.

 

Bird Flu & You provides practical resources to help individuals and managers recognise the human impacts of this work, respond early and stay connected to support.

The resources on this page are provided for general information and educational purposes only. They do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, financial or other professional advice, and accessing or using them does not create a client, consulting or advisory relationship with Tanya Gawthorne or Balanced Consulting.

While these resources are prepared with care, no warranty is given as to their accuracy, completeness or currency, and information — particularly anything relating to the current H5 bird flu situation — may change without notice. You should seek independent professional advice before relying on this content for any decision affecting your health, safety, or your organisation.

To the extent permitted by law, Tanya Gawthorne and Balanced Consulting accept no liability for any loss, harm or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, this content. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. For mental health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Bird Flu & You - A4 Poster

A simple guide for staff and volunteers using the ARC approach: Aware · Respond · Connect.

PDF file free to download and share.

Last updated August 2026

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Bird Flu & You
Managers Toolkit

Practical guidance for recognising the costs of caring, identifying when staff may need additional support, and taking action before, during and after wildlife mortality events.

PDF file free to download and share.

Last updated August 2026

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Bird Flu & You - After A Hard Day

Practical guidance for recognising the costs of caring, identifying when staff may need additional support, and taking action before, during and after wildlife mortality events.

PDF file free to download and share.

Last updated August 2026

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Acknowledging Wildlife Loss

Acknowledging Wildlife Loss offers simple, optional ways for individuals and teams to pause, remember what mattered and recognise the limits of what they could do following wildlife illness or loss.

PDF file free to download and share.

Last updated August 2026

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