Members, our July minutes are now available for download in the Members area.

Please note that the Annual General Meeting of the Associated Birdkeepers of Australia will be held on Tuesday 20th August 2013 at Moorebank Sports Club, 230 Heathcote Road Hammondville 2170.

We are seeking a new Secretary – do you know anyone who may assist?

Craig Jeffery

Hello Members

If you have not received the minutes of the June 2013 meeting via email, they are available for download in the Members area.

We take this opportunity to remind any Clubs who have not renewed their Membership that the end of July is fast approaching.  Your Certificate of Currency cannot be issued until you renew your Insurance.  Thankyou to all those Clubs who have been so prompt with their renewals.

Another reminder – the Annual General Meeting is to be held on 20th August 2013 at Hammondville.

The ABA is the peak body representing the interests of bird keepers (aviculturists) in the importation of relevant Avian Genetic Material and, under the guidance of Dr Paul Gilchrist BVSc FANZCVS, is presently preparing a submission for avian protocols at the new Post Entry Quarantine Facility to be built at Mickleham near Melbourne airport.

The ABA is available to all bird keepers (aviculturists), for consultation and advice pertaining to the keeping of any bird species within the confines of the various local, state and federal legislations.

Bird keepers (aviculturists) seeking assistance from the ABA will be expected to be a member of the ABA (as defined by the ABA constitution) either as an individual or a member of an ABA affiliated club or company.   Enquiries are welcome from non-members who will be asked to join the ABA should it be necessary to take any action on their behalf.