Exercise IRIS, a simulated animal welfare fire exercise was held in 2017 and highlighted the importance of strong relationships and open communication in any emergency response. Collaboration has greatly improved as a result of the VEAWP. It has led to significant changes to the way animals are managed in emergencies and improved welfare outcomes. This includes greater consideration of animals during planning, better collaboration between agencies and a better understanding of the role animals play in the choices humans make in emergencies. Enhance collaboration and cooperation across government and animal sectors Action What will be done to improve animal Who will be Time frames welfare involved State government Action 2.1 Establish a Victorian animal welfare Short to establish a stakeholder collaborative group (for the Set up a collaborative group purpose of building stronger relationships collaborative and leading actions to improve welfare Note: Collaborative group outcomes). group to deliver agreed actions Collaborative group Action 2.2 Develop an agreement between key Short (lead) stakeholders and government agencies to Develop an identify roles and actions to improve Animal sectors accord animal welfare. Enforcement agencies Local government State government Collaborative group Action 2.3 Identify opportunities and innovative Ongoing (lead) measures to promote improved animal Look for joint welfare practices. Animal sectors opportunities AWAC Local government State government State government Action 2.4 Collaborate with animal sectors and Ongoing (lead) emergency organisations to address Prepare for and animal welfare issues in emergencies. Animal sectors respond to emergencies For example: Enforcement together groups - chair the Victorian Emergency Animal Local government Welfare Committee
Exercise IRIS, a simulated animal welfare fire exercise was held in 2017 and highlighted the importance of strong relationships and open communication in any emergency response. Collaboration has greatly improved as a result of the VEAWP. It has led to significant changes to the way animals are managed in emergencies and improved welfare outcomes. This includes greater consideration of animals during planning, better collaboration between agencies and a better understanding of the role animals play in the choices humans make in emergencies. Enhance collaboration and cooperation across government and animal sectors Action What will be done to improve animal welfare Who will be involved Time frames Action 2.1 Set up a collaborative group Establish a Victorian animal welfare stakeholder collaborative group (for the purpose of building stronger relationships and leading actions to improve welfare outcomes). State government to establish a collaborative group Note: Collaborative group to deliver agreed actions Short Action 2.2 Develop an accord Develop an agreement between key stakeholders and government agencies to identify roles and actions to improve animal welfare. Collaborative group (lead) Animal sectors Enforcement agencies Local government State government Short Action 2.3 Look for joint opportunities Identify opportunities and innovative measures to promote improved animal welfare practices. Collaborative group (lead) Animal sectors AWAC Local government State government Ongoing Action 2.4 Prepare for and respond to emergencies together Collaborate with animal sectors and emergency organisations to address animal welfare issues in emergencies. For example: - chair the Victorian Emergency Animal Welfare Committee State government (lead) Animal sectors Enforcement groups Local government Ongoing
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