Protecting our feathered friends starts with awareness! 🐦💚
Meet Charlotte and Christina, who are monitoring wild birds to catch any signs of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) early. Their work not only safeguards vulnerable species but also supports local communities relying on these birds for food.
“Everyone has a role in preventing bird flu,” says Charlotte. Simple actions like keeping domestic birds separate from wild ones can make all the difference!
Across Australia, people are taking real action to protect our environment, industries and way of life. 🔎🌿
🌟 Do you know an individual, group or organisation strengthening our biosecurity system? Recognise their impact and submit a nomination today!
The Australian Biosecurity Awards celebrates excellence and inspires others to help protect what we value most.
Check our bio link for more information
Australia's biosecurity is getting stronger! 💪🌱 The National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) Annual Report reveals how we're working together with governments, industry, and communities to deliver activities that tackle biosecurity risks head-on.
From training programs to partnerships with First Nations, discover how we're enhancing our national readiness against pests and diseases. Curious about what’s next? Check out the full report!
Link in bio.
Let’s meet Sara!
Sara is part of a dedicated team making sure Australian meat stays among the best in the world.
Want to join that team? Applications are now open for our meat inspector traineeships!
Applications close on 22 May 2026.
For more information and to apply, visit the link in bio!
Meet James, who shares his love for caring for his flock while highlighting the importance of biosecurity. With simple practices like keeping their coop clean and knowing when and how to report any unusual signs, he helps protect not only his birds but also our community!
“Biosecurity is one of those small actions, big consequences things. Most people will never encounter bird flu firsthand, and that is exactly why prevention matters. Doing the basics well helps protect our birds, our community, and the environment we all rely on.”
Australia remains free of H5 bird flu. Learn how to continue to keep your birds safe via the link in our bio.
Celebrating excellence at Australia’s borders! 🎉 Meet our incredible detector dog teams making a difference every day:
🏆 Top Dog – Detector Dog Ghost
🌟 Most Versatile – Detector Dog Quatro
🚀 Rookie of the Year – Detector Dog Clyde
These incredible detector dogs and their handlers are helping stop biosecurity threats at the border - protecting Australia’s environment, agriculture and way of life every day.
👏 Huge congratulations to all teams recognised in 2025.
Link in bio for more on their achievements!
🐔 Meet Jess — a veterinary nurse & passionate poultry keeper! Growing up on a hobby farm ignited her love for animals, which she now shares with her daughter Lola. 💖
But there’s concern about how easily bird flu could spread among flocks. “Losing our beloved birds would be devastating,” says Jess.
To keep their feathered friends safe, they practice strict biosecurity measures — clean hands & equipment are key. ✋✨
Australia remains free of H5 bird flu. Everyone plays a part in protecting our birds. For more tips on keeping your flock safe from bird flu, check out the link in bio!
Farming through tough times? You may be eligible for a concessional RIC loan.
A RIC Drought Loan can help fund:
💧 water efficiency
🌾 feed reserves
📄 overdue bills
🚚 fodder or water cartage
🌱 planting or restocking
With over $349 million for new loan funding available for the 2026 financial year, RIC loans can give farmers real breathing space to recover and rebuild.
Visit the link in bio to check your eligibility. 🌾✨
Support for farmers facing prolonged drought! 🌾✨
Drought is becoming more challenging and long-lasting for many farm businesses.
The Australian Government has introduced the RIC Drought Hardship Loan to provide financial relief for farmers experiencing severe and prolonged drought.
Up to $250,000
Concessional variable interest rate (currently 5.18%)
Five-year loan term
Two-year repayment holiday
Helps cover essential operating costs.
Visit the link in bio to check your eligibility.
💡 Ever wondered how much Australia’s broadacre farmland is worth?
In its latest update, ABARES Farmland Price Indicator estimates Australian broadacre farmland to be valued at $1.48 trillion – up from last year’s estimate of $1.2 trillion.
That’s equivalent to 1.38 million residential dwellings, which is more than the entire number of residential dwellings in Western Australia, or 1-in-8 of all residential dwellings in Australia.
The ABARES Farmland Price Indicator provides reliable and robust estimates of Australia’s farmland values through an innovative and simple to operate dashboard.
Explore the ABARES Farmland Price Indicator via our link in bio.
Meet Peter, a passionate environmental volunteer from Adelaide with more than 25 years' experience in conservation. Through his work with @treesforlifesa and the Friends of Scott Creek Conservation Park, he’s been part of an inspiring bird banding project that helps monitor our feathered friends.
Peter reminds us that as we face challenges like bird flu, simple steps, like practising good hygiene and reporting sick birds, can make all the difference!
Australia remains free of H5 bird flu. Learn more about how you can help by visiting birdflu.gov.au.
@friendsofparkssa@greenadelaidesa
Farmers, get the tax support you need. 🌾💼
Tough conditions can put pressure on your farm business, but help is available.
Support options include:
• Withdraw from your Farm Management Deposits account to manage cashflow
• Defer or spread tax on livestock sales (up to 5 years)
• Defer tax on a second wool clip if shearing early
• Free online courses to build business skills
• Tailored help via the ATO emergency line: 1800 806 218
💬 Check out the link in bio to learn more.
