What you can do

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About bird flu

What bird flu is and how it spreads

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Bird owners

Simple steps you can take to help protect your birds

Poultry farmers

On-farm biosecurity and hygiene measures to protect your birds

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Vets

Vets play a critical role in early detection and reporting

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Wildlife

How to protect Australia's unique wildlife

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Human health

If you work with birds you can take steps to protect yourself

Report

If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple 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.

You will be directed to your state and territory government.

What we are doing

How we are working to prepare for a potential H5 bird flu outbreak.

See what we are doing to prepare for bird flu

Resources for bird flu

Resources to educate and raise awareness of H5 bird flu.

Download our resources in different languages and formats

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