AVCB, AVAWE and UPAV Webinar | Your Pet, Our Pest: Inside Victoria’s largest illegal exotic animal trade network 1 CPD Points

Overview

Crime Stoppers Victoria recently launched the 'Your Pet, Our Pest' campaign alongside subject matter experts at Agriculture Victoria. This follows the discovery of the largest known domestic illegal exotic animal trade network ever uncovered in Victoria. Chief Executive, Stella Smith, is available to present alongside subject matter expert Adam Kay, Agriculture Victoria Representative, Project Manager - Investigations. This session aims to equip our members with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and report exotic pest animals and suspicious activities, ultimately putting pressure on the operations of the illegal exotic animal trade network. In addition, we will provide clear instructions on what to do if an illegal exotic animal is surrendered to your practice.

Price levels

18 May 2025 to 25 Jun 2025
Associate $25.00
AVA Member $25.00
New Graduate $25.00
Non-Member $50.00
Student $25.00
Animal Welfare & Ethics - Associate $0.00
Animal Welfare & Ethics - AVA Member $0.00
Animal Welfare & Ethics - New Graduate $0.00
Animal Welfare & Ethics - Student $0.00
Conservation Biology - Associate $0.00
Conservation Biology - AVA Member $0.00
Conservation Biology - New Graduate $0.00
Conservation Biology - Student $0.00
Unusual Pet & Avian - Associate $0.00
Unusual Pet & Avian - AVA Member $0.00
Unusual Pet & Avian - New Graduate $0.00
Unusual Pet & Avian - Student $0.00

Who should attend

Veterinarians, New Grads, Students, Practice Managers

Further details

Please note this on-demand webinar is free for AVCB, AVAWE and UPAV members.

Please ensure you are logged into the AVA website before registering.

 

https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/illegal-exotic-pets/

https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/events/illegal-exotic-pets/

 

Presenter(s)

Mr Adam Kay
Project Manager – Investigations | Biosecurity and Agriculture Services, Agriculture Victoria Adam Kay is a Biosecurity Manager with the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). He has over 20 years’ experience in the field of invasive species management including a specialisation in exotic wildlife since 2011. He leads a specialised team who aim to minimise the risks to Victoria posed by exotic wildlife and tramp ants. Since March 2024 he has led DEECA’s Operation Django.
Ms Stella Smith
Chief Executive Officer, Crime Stoppers Victoria Stella Smith is the Chief Executive of Crime Stoppers Victoria and a Deputy Chair of Crime Stoppers Australia. She is an AICD graduate who also serves as Deputy Chair of VicHealth and is a member of that organisation’s Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. Stella has previously held senior executive roles with Melbourne Victory Football Club and ‘Life. Be in it’ Australia. She has also held board positions with Blue Light Victoria, and Women’s Health East. She is passionate about promoting gender equality and social inclusion and was an inaugural ‘Change Our Game’ Ambassador through the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation. Stella has broad experience in community, government and stakeholder engagement, advertising, and health promotion. Her experience spans commercial and the not-for-profit sectors. Stella joined Crime Stoppers Victoria as Chief Executive in 2019

AVCB, AVAWE and UPAV Webinar | Your Pet, Our Pest: Inside Victoria’s largest illegal exotic animal trade network

Start:25 June 2025, 8:00PM
End:25 June 2025, 9:00PM
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Contact:
Linda North
(02) 9431 5090 Email