If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.
Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Bird flu mostly affects birds but does spread to other animals. Rarely, it can also infect people. For more information visit the Australian Centre for Disease Control.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand advise that bird flu is not a food safety risk for chicken meat and eggs if they are handled and cooked correctly.