Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) Dog health programs

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) coordinates Dog health programs in remote Indigenous communities across Australia. Dog health programs involve linking veterinarians with Indigenous communities and related health services to provide education and treatment for the dog populations in the communities. Services provided by Dog health programs include:

• de-sexing (both chemical and surgical)
• treatment
• education and discussion of future strategies
• euthanasia (by consent of the owner).

The aim of these programs is to improve community health and empower community members. The programs are established with consideration given to cultural protocols, community facilities and the political structure of the communities. Several dog programs are currently running across Australia in remote Indigenous communities.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contacts

Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities
PO Box 1464
Nightcliff NT 0814
Ph: (08) 8948 1768
Fax: (08) 8985 3454
Email: info@amrric.org

Related publications

Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (2009)

Minjalang Croker Island NT Report.

Darwin: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities

• Links
• View report: Minjalang Croker Island NT Report (PDF - 604.0 KB)
• View website: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities

Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities, International Fund for Animal Welfare (2007)

Conducting dog health programs in Indigenous communities: a veterinary guide.

Darwin: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities

This manual contains practical information on establishing culturally appropriate and sustainable dog programs in Indigenous communities. It is intended for veterinarians, environmental health workers, local government and organisations and individuals interested in the health and wellbeing of animals, their owners and their communities.
This is the only such guide currently available. The manual has been written by Dr Samantha Phelan, a Northern Territory-based veterinarian with significant field experience in remote Indigenous communities.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• View report: Conducting dog health programs in Indigenous communities: a veterinary guide (PDF - 1.3 MB)
• View website: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities

Zoonoses fact sheet – Zoonoses (2008)

Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities

This fact sheet highlights the infections or agents which can be transmitted directly or indirectly from dogs to humans. This resource provides a list relevant for Indigenous communities.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• View resource: Zoonoses fact sheet – Zoonoses (PDF - 432.0 KB)
• View website: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities

Links

• View information: Dog health program guidelines - Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC)
• View information: Dog health programs - Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC)
• View contact details: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities
• View website: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC)