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RFA’s achievements have been spread across the following range of activities leading to a reduced threat of rabbits to Australia’s economic, environmental and social well-being through improved rabbit control. Young children are indoctrinated with the concept that “bunnies” are nice, soft, fluffy creatures whereas in reality they are Australia's greatest environmental feral pest, including enormous damage to the arid zone. The Easter Bilby Campaign is a vehicle to dispel that myth of “bunnies” and at the same time promote and raise awareness about the damage that rabbits cause. Find out more >> Submissions to Government Inquiries/Policies RFA is active in submitting its views to draft Government inquiries and policy papers that impinge on rabbit research and development and on on-ground control. The Foundation provides independent views emanating from a wide range of skills and experiences amongst its members. Find out more >> RFA has a role in convening or contributing to national and State conferences/workshops and seminars. RFA convened a conference in 1993 and a workshop in 2005. The 2005 Workshop was convened at a time of government, industry and land manager complacency towards rabbit research and development and on-ground control following the success of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease. The outcome of the Workshop led to renewed industry funding for rabbit research, development and extension. Rabbit Management Advisory Group RFA is a member of the national Rabbit Management Advisory Group that is jointly funded by Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia and convened by the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. The Group’s purpose is to provide national strategic and practical advice on the planning, implementation and delivery of rabbit research and development programs and their outcomes. Two levels of scholarships are offered by RFA each year to encourage students to become skilled in rabbit research and development or closely allied fields. One Post-Graduate Research Scholarship is offered plus two grants for Honours Degree students. RFA is seeking to improve Australia’s capacity to manage rabbits. Research Grants Specific research projects and study tours are funded by RFA from time to time, depending on RFA’s needs or directions to achieve its aims at the time. RFA produces a Newsletter to keep its members informed of the Foundation’s activities and achievements, and the Australian status of rabbit research and rabbit activity in the field. Media RFA expresses its views and responds to requests on rabbit issues in the general media and in industry newsletters. |
