The ABC TV series I was actually there shared some powerful events in Australian history. The first episode featured the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. The podcast associated with this episode is by Craig Harwood, a sniper with Victoria Police who was actually there....
Thanks to Philippa from Wildlife and Welfare for a donation of veterinary supplies to SAVEM. Philippa was working on a vaccination program for dogs in remote communities, and had some disposables at the end of the program looking for a home. SAVEM has received the...
Our volunteers represent a diverse range of backgrounds. The largest cohort are our Veterinarians and Veterinary nurses who devote their time and expertise to our remit of best-practice animal welfare for all species in all hazards. SAVEM volunteers train throughout...
SAVEM Inc. All Hazards Emergency Management Mobile Care Centre Exactly one year ago today, SAVEM received the very welcome news of our success in the Disaster Ready Fund Round 1, funded by the Federal Government’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). By...
On ANZAC Day, we are reminded of the service of animals in war. The first International War Animal Day took place on 24 February 2024, recognised in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, France and the UK. The sacrifice of millions of animals who served – and...
SAVEM training is aligned with the requirements of many other emergency services. An article in Fire Australia, Issue 4, 2023, pages 38-39, outlines the Fitness for Role program developed by the SES, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC), Natural...
