Position Statements

WAFA publishes position statements to clarify our stance on key issues affecting working animals, training practices, and community engagement. These statements provide authoritative guidance for members, partners, and stakeholders, supporting informed decisions and consistent practice. You can access WAFA’s current position statements or make specific requests by emailing admin@workinganimals.com.au

To view each document please click the links below:

PS-001-Animal First Aid Knowledge

PS-002-Vaccination

PS-003-Training Methods

PS-004- Veterinary Care

PS-005- Veterinary Insurance

PS-006- Working Animal Identification

PS-007-Rehabilitation

PS-008-Working Animal Species

PS-009-Streamlining Terminology for Public Access to Assistance Animals

PS-010-Desexing

PS-011-Fitness and Conditioning

PS-012-Human First Aid

PS-013- Microchipping and Registration

PS-014-Recognition Across Jurisdiction

PS-015-Involvement of OTs

PS-016-Parasites Control

PS-017-Trademarks

PS-018-Compassion Fatigue

PS-019- Bullying, Harassment, and Victimisation