First Aid

Information about H5 bird flu in Victoria

Cases of H5 bird flu have been confirmed in birds across Australia, including in south-west Victoria. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) expects there will be further spread in wild birds.

The current risk of bird flu to people in Australia is low. Bird flu is not a food safety risk for chicken meat and eggs if they are handled and cooked correctly.

Our school has steps to follow if sick or dead birds are found at or near our school.

If you see a sick or dead bird at or near the school, please let us know. If you find a sick or dead bird in the community, the advice from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is to:  

1. avoid contact and keep your distance
2. record date, time, location and take photos

3. report it to using an online form or through the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888.

    

For current information about reporting, refer to DEECA’s H5 bird flu page.

For more information, you can check out these bird flu resources from the Australian Government.