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SAVEM’s Role
SAVEM is a Tier 2 Response and Recovery agency, deploying into all hazards emergencies in South Australia. Our Mission is to assess, rescue, triage, treat, shelter and return to owners, habitat or suitable long-term care, animals of all species.
In response to an Emergency incident where SAVEM’s veterinary expertise is required, SAVEM is Activated by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA). PIRSA leads the Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Support Group in the South Australian State Emergency Management Plan (the SEMP). After briefings and clearance by the Control Agency (the SA Country Fire Service for bushfire) SAVEM is deployed into the incident ground according to the terms and conditions required by the Control Agency. We collaborate with other similarly accredited agencies, such as the RSPCA, to respond to animal welfare issues in-field, and on request will support and assist PIRSA’s veterinary officers in incidents involving livestock.
Latest News
Stars of Hope from San Bernardino Valley, California
A few weeks ago SAVEM received an unexpected parcel in the mail – arriving from California. Inside a well-packed box were 16 Stars of Hope – plywood stars painted, decorated and annotated with images and messages of encouragement, gratitude and support. They arrived...
Insect hotels and bird nesting boxes for firegrounds
Arthropods are often overlooked as victims of bushfire. Birds too mostly don’t just “fly away” as many people hope they will. Summer 2019/2020 was devastating for the small creatures that are critical parts of our biodiversity. Loss of habitat, territory, food and...
SAVEM 3 in the SAVEM fleet
SAVEM 3 - one of six vehicles donated by Animals Australia for bushfire response in the 2019/2020 "Black Summer" bushfires - has had signage completed by Signs By Knight at St Marys - thankyou Tony, Aaron and Jess. Rooftop lights were installed by TJM when SAVEM 3...
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