#AIAM2017 Workshop Wrap

Thank you to all the delegates who attended our recent national Workshops in Melbourne. We hope you have some valuable information to take back to your organisation and have new networks to throw ideas around with and learn from.

The King rocked the AIAM Dinner!

Thank you to all our generous Sponsors, Member Support Partners and Trade Exhbitors

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Workforce Hire

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We had some great weather for the AIAM Animal Transport Vehicle Showcase!

Congratulations to our 2017 Award winners!

Each year we recognise and celebrate the achievement of dedicated Animal Management Officers and teams across Australia.

These Officers and Teams inspire us through their achievements and challenge our thinking to make a difference in our own communities contributing to better animal management experiences for pets, their owners and neighbours.

Animal Management Officer of the Year winner:
Dani Scuteri City Of Charles Sturt.

Animal Management Plan of the Year winner:
Banyule City Council

Australian Pet Welfare Foundation Award for Innovation and Leadership:
Banyule Council
“Cat desexing program”

AIAM Commitee Updates

During our recent AIAM Workshops, the Institute's Annual General Meeting was held and an Election for all Commitee roles was determined. As such we are pleased to announce our Commitee for the next 12 months.

President: Elke Tapley

Vice President: Stuart Harris

Secretary: Nell Thompson

Treasurer: Sharleen Jordan

Membership Coordinator: Kurt Livens

Marketing Coordinator: Steve Cook

Committee: Sharon McTaggert, Nisha Ellawala and Melanie Dansie.

The Commitee warmly welcomes our newest Commitee members from Rockhampton Regional Council (QLD) Nishu Ellawala and Melanie Dansie. Welcome to the team!

We would also like to sincerley thank all the efforts of our former Commitee members. Including former President Mykel Smith, Peter Hall and John Hansen. We wish you all the best for the future and hope to see you at AIAM 2018!

AIAM Membership Benefits

We are pleased to announce that current AIAM members and sponsors now have access to all presentations from the AIAM 2017 Workshops.

To access the presentations, ensure you are logged in to the AIAM website, using your email address linked to your membership. You will be prompted to set a password, if you haven't set one already.

Click on the "hamburger" button then on Members.

As an AIAM Member you will also:

receive our electronic newsletter, The e-Phoenix
have the right to vote at our AGM
be involved with your professional colleagues
help formulate position statements that guide Animal Management issues
be given discounts for attending our W orkshop
be able to propose papers for the W orkshop

Members also receive some great discounts from our Member Support Partners.

Proskill Workwear offers AIAM Members 10% off Proskill products
Four Paws K9 Training and Noble Canine Training, Behaviour & Consultancy offers members 15% off equipment and 10% off courses.

If you aren't a member and want to join us, you can do it online with a Credit Card.

#AIAM2018 in New South Wales

Planning for #AIAM2018 is already underway! Stay tuned for more updates.

If you are interested in expressing your interest in presenting at the Workshops next year, please email our Secretary.