The next Wildlife Disease Association Australasia (WDA-A) conference will be held at Gumleaves Bush Holidays in Little Swanport, Tasmania from the 29 September until the 4 October 2019. Registrations are now open. Find out more here: https://wdaa2019.exordo.com/login

Student Travel Grant The Student Activities Committee of the WDA would like to announce the Student Small Travel Grants Program for the WDA-Australasian Conference. The purpose of this fund is to provide 3 free registrations to individual WDA-A student members who plan to attend the annual WDA-A conference. Students who are not WDA-A student members are NOT eligible to apply for this travel grant. The applicant review committee will award funds based on demonstrated interest and involvement in WDA/WDA-A as well as financial need. Funds will be disbursed to award recipients at the annual WDA-A conference upon confirmation of student conference registration. Students attending the conference on a travel scholarship will be asked to share their experience by giving a presentation at their home university (WDA-A Student Chapter or similar student group) during the next semester following the conference.  Deadline for submission of the application form and a letter of support is July 30th, 2019. Applications should be sent to Marianthi Ioannidis at wdatravelgrant@gmail.com. All student applicants will receive a notice of successful receipt of their application. Notification of awards will be made by August 15th, 2019. Download Application form here >>

A highlight of the Australasian section is its Annual Conference. These are typically held away from capital cities, at wilderness locations of major interest to members. Biologists and conservationists working in the local area are invited to share in the meeting.

Everyone is encouraged to present a talk on anything related to wildlife health - e.g. wildlife disease, biology, ecology, management, whether cutting edge science, case studies or interesting stories. Past conference proceedings are available for WDA-A members.

In addition to the scientific programme there are field trips, bush walks, and a friendly atmosphere that encourages the sharing of knowledge and ideas. Camping and informal accommodation is usual, and families and friends are welcome.

Previous Conference Proceedings are available to WDA members. Follow link to Login (Once you login you will be directed to the member resources area).

		2018	Bali, Indonesia
2017	Falls Creek, Vic	2016	Christchurch, NZ
2015	Sunshine Coast, Qld (International WDA)	2014	Tidbinbillla Nature Reserve, ACT
2013	Grampians National Park, Vic	2012	North Stradbroke Island, Qld
2011	Coorong Camp, Meningie, SA	2010	South Wilderness Lodge, Tas
2009	Catlins, South Otago, NZ	2008	Kioloa, NSW
2007	Dryandra Woodland, WA	2006	Naracoorte, SA
2005	Cairns, Qld (International WDA)	2004	Kinchega National Park, NSW
2003	Healesville, Vic	2002	Darwin, NT
2001	Sydney, NSW	2000	New Zealand
1999	Jervis Bay, NSW	1998	Calperum Station, SA
1997	Flinders Island, Tas	1996	Central Australia, NT
1995	Kangaroo Island, SA	1994	Western Plains Zoo, NSW
1993	North Stradbroke Is, Qld	1992	Warrumbungle National Park, NSW
1991	Mallacoota, Vic	1990	Little Desert National Park, Vic
1989	Lake Eucumben, NSW	1988	Sydney, NSW
1987	Flinders Ranges, SA	1986	Tamborine Mountain, Qld
1985	Maria Island, Tas	1984	Kinhega National Park, NSW
1983	Melbourne, Vic	1981	Sydney, NSW (International WDA)