ABOUT AHA OUR ROLE A crucial function that AHA provides is to be a conduit facilitating trust and cooperation between industry and government on animal health matters. The AHA model supports negotiation and discussions between parties to generate sustainable change whilst also maintaining goodwill. AHA allows Members to share ideas, develop joint positions and policy and provides a forum for different perspectives that can result in a common voice. Animal Health Australia (AHA) works in partnership with our Members and other stakeholders to keep Australia free of new and emerging diseases and to improve animal health, strengthen biosecurity, enhance market access and foster the resilience and integrity of the Australian animal health system. AHA is a not–for–profit public company that facilitates innovative partnerships between governments, major livestock industries and other stakeholders to protect animal health and the sustainability of Australia’s livestock industry. OUR VISION A resilient Australian animal health system through effective partnerships, known for its integrity, and recognised nationally and internationally. OUR MISSION To assist our Members and partners to enhance, strengthen and protect animal health and the sustainability of Australia’s livestock1 industries. As a service and Member–oriented enterprise, AHA strives to model five key behaviours: OUR VALUE 1 • Innovation and excellence • Leadership through collaboration • Integrity and commitment • Making a difference • Commitment to our people 1 For AHA purposes, livestock are animals kept for use or profit including any class of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses (including mules and donkeys), poultry, emus, ostrich, alpaca, deer, camel or buffalo, and farmed aquatic species. ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 1
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