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FATS Group members span a wide range of interests - naturalists, herpetologists, pet keepers, professional scientists and private people with a desire to learn more about frogs and our environment. It is their mission to increase the awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Their site provides all sorts of information dealing with frogs and our group activities. Learning about frogs is also fun, and opens a door to a fascinating corner of the natural world.</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> Frog and Tadpole Study Group (FATS) </div> <div> PO Box 296 </div> <div> Rockdale NSW 2216</div> <div> Frogwatch Helpline: 0419 249 728</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.macarthurreptiles.com.au/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.macarthurreptiles.com.au/"><U>Macarthur Herpetological Society</U></A></div> <bR> <div> The Macarthur Herpetological Society was formed in 1999, by a group of enthusiastic reptile keepers, who saw a need to share their knowledge and experiences with other keepers throughout the Macarthur region. At the time, the reptile-keeping hobby was only just beginning to flourish, and it was difficult to source out local keepers and breeders with whom to share information with.</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/services/community-directory/community-directory-import/community-directory/educationtraininglearning/22300" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/service"><U>Hawkesbury Herpetological Society</U></A></div> <bR> <div> More details to come.</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> Hawkesbury Herpetological Society </div> <div> PO Box 30,</div> <div> EMERTON NSW 2770</div> <div> Phone/Fax: (02) 9832 9013</div> <div> Email: hawkesburyherps@hotmail.com </div> <bR> <div> Ill<A HREF="http://illawarrareptilesociety.com.au/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://illawarrareptilesociety.com.au/"><U>awarra Reptile Society</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Our group is now a well established and still growing Society of Reptile keepers and breeders, we are made up of a wide cross-section of ages and family groups which helps to give our gatherings a very friendly atmosphere, and we cater to all herpers from beginners to keepers with years of experience.</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.capeyorkherps.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.capeyorkherps.org"><U>Cape York Herps</U></A></div> <bR> <div> More details to come.</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="622"><div> Cape York Herpetological Society</div> <div> PO Box 123, </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 75 WIDTH="622"><div> Cairns QLD 4870</div> <div> Email: enquiries@capeyorkherps.org</div> <div> Phone: 07 40441234 </div> <div> Fax: 07 40441234</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://frogs.org.au/frogs/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://frogs.org.au/frogs/index.html"><U>The frogs of Australia</U></A></div> <bR> <div> This is the definitive guide to the frogs of Australia, providing descriptions, distributions, images, breeding calls, and more for every frog in Australia. That's the plan, anyway (and we're well on the way).</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://frogs.org.au/arc/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://frogs.org.au/arc/index.html"><U>The Amphibian Research Centre</U></A></div> <bR> <div> The ARC was established as a centre dedicated to research and conservation of Australia's unique frogs. The ARC is self funding and provides for its valuable work through sales and sponsorships.</div> <div> We supply pet frogs and tadpoles bred at the ARC, as well as enclosures, food, information, materials, and resources that are needed by those wanting to keep pet frogs. We also stock frog books, tapes, posters, and other frog-related items. Our school visits and the supply of tadpoles for classrooms assist our work at the same time as educating and encouraging responsible attitudes towards wildlife. The Centre is also involved in efforts to breed and preserve a number of Australia's most endangered frogs, and is a base for the operations of the <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>Victorian Frog Group</U></FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> The Amphibian Research Centre</div> <div> PO Box 1365</div> <div> Pearcedale, Victoria 3912</div> <div> within Australia: (03) 9742 3764</div> <div> from overseas: +61 3 9742 3764</div> <div> Email: arc@frogs.org.au </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://frogs.org.au/vfg/contact/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://frogs.org.au/vfg/contact/index.ht"><U>Victorian Frog Group</U></A></div> <bR> <div> The Victorian Frog Group aims to provide for the needs of all those interested in Australian native frogs. Our aims are to facilitate education and conservation through encouraging a close contact with nature. Our membership is diverse, ranging through those with a general interest to gardeners, naturalists, teachers, pet owners, zookeepers, zoologists, research scientists, and university academics.</div> <div> Our group offers a unique opportunity for you to meet people with similar interests, get to know more about frogs and get involved in the many exciting activities that are co-ordinated by the group. Whatever your interest in frogs, you'll find it at the Victorian Frog Group.</div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> The Victorian Frog Group</div> <div> c/o The Amphibian Research Centre</div> <div> Western Treatment Plant</div> <div> New Farm Road</div> <div> Werribee, Victoria 3030 </div> <div> Within Australia: (03) 9742 3764</div> <div> Overseas callers: +61 (3) 9742 3764</div> <div> Facsimile</div> <div> Within Australia: (03) 9749 7518</div> <div> Overseas faxers: +61 (3) 9749 7518</div> <div> Email: vfg@frogs.org.au</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.frogsaustralia.net.au" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.frogsaustralia.net.au"><U>Frogs Australia Network</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Frogs Australia is a national network about: 1) Increasing the knowledge and awareness of Australian frogs and their conservation. 2) Linking groups and individuals interested in frogs across Australia. 3) Improving the sharing of information between science and community. 4) Generating a comprehensive database on the distribution and occurrence of Australian frogs. </div> <bR> <div> Click on the group name to check out their website.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wpsa.org.au/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wpsa.org.au/"><U>Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Their Society was formed in 1909 with a commitment to preserve and protect our unique Australian wildlife in all its forms.  They are one of the oldest conservation societies in Australia and probably one of the oldest in the world. </div> <bR> <div> Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia</div> <div> PO Box 42, </div> <div> BRIGHTON LE SANDS NSW 2216</div> <div> Tel: 02 9556 1537 • International: +61 2 9556 1537</div> <div> Fax: 02 9599 0000 • International: +61 2 9599 0000</div> <div> Email: info@wpsa.org.au</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.fdrproject.org.au/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fdrproject.org.au/"><U>The Cairns Frog Hospital</U></A></div> <bR> <div> The Cairns Frog Hospital is the country's only dedicated frog rescue and disease surveillance facility. Frog rescue is one of many tools used by the FDR Project, Inc. to conserve and try to reverse the decline of frogs. Education, surveys, captive breeding (eventually) and effecting policy change are some others our group does.</div> <div> The Cairns Frog Hospital has already uncovered the existence of four new disease problems in QLD frogs and with better support, will be able to start identifying where else besides FNQ these diseases are active. </div> <bR> <div> The Cairns Frog Hospital</div> <div> P.O. Box 958</div> <div> Manunda QLD 4870</div> <div> Phone: (07) 4053-4367</div> <div> Fax: same but need to phone by voice first to set up</div> <div> Email: deborah@fdrproject.org</div> <bR> <div> Do you have more details for any of the above groups?  If so please email them to SOFAR at sofar@hunterlink.net.au.</div> <bR> <div> Do you know of a group or are you part of a group that you think should be included on this web page?  If so please send SOFAR the details at sofar@hunterlink.net.au </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Created 19 August 2011</div> </td> </tr></table></body>