About bird flu
What is bird flu and how does it spread.
What we are doing
Learn about our surveillance programs and how the government is preparing.
Resources for bird flu
Resources to educate and raise awareness of H5 bird flu.
What you can do
Human health
Staying safe when handling birds.
Protect your birds
Simple steps you can take to help protect your backyard poultry and other birds.
Poultry farmers
On-farm biosecurity measures for poultry producers.
Vets
Vets play a critical role in early detection and reporting of bird flu.
Wildlife
Information for wildlife carers and how the community can help protect Australia's unique wildlife.
Keep up to date
Whether you keep one chicken or a whole flock, Poultry Post is your go-to newsletter for biosecurity tips, H5 bird flu updates and expert advice to keep your birds safe.
News
Joint media release: Funding boost for H5 bird flu preparedness across NSW
The Albanese Government is injecting a further $1.3 million to support native species across New South Wales that are most at risk from a potential H5 avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak.
Joint media release: H5 bird flu on sub-Antarctic Heard Island update
Preliminary test results have confirmed H5 avian influenza (H5 bird flu) in additional wildlife species on Australia’s sub-Antarctic external territory of Heard Island following confirmation in southern elephant seals in November 2025.
Wildlife facilities prepare for H5 bird flu
We’re supporting wildlife facilities to ramp up protections for native species most at-risk from the threat of H5 avian influenza (bird flu).
Reporting bird flu
If you notice multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them or get too close. Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.