Notice: All schools with birds (including poultry)
Updated 30 July 2026
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is responding to the confirmed detections of H5 bird flu in NSW. At this stage, bird flu has not been detected in commercial poultry flocks, captive birds or any other birds in NSW.
If unusual deaths or illness in wild birds or birds owned by the school are observed, please:
- Avoid contact
- Record by taking photos or video
- Report immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) hotline on 1800 675 888.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides advice about the current situation at Avian Influenza.
Specific advice for schools can be found at Avian influenza – schools.
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Contact
For advice or information about Animals in Schools, you can email animalwelfare@det.nsw.edu.au or contact:
Sally Bannerman
Animal Welfare Coordinator
0436 317 953
sally.bannerman@det.nsw.edu.au
