Inspiring excellence in animal care and use for scientific purposes.
We are the leading boutique firm in Australia and New Zealand for regulatory compliance in animal care and use in scientific settings.
With over 20 years of industry experience across international regulatory environments, our team has played nearly every role imaginable in animal care and use programs.
We use that lived experience to inspire excellence in animal care and use for scientific purposes through a carefully designed product and service ecosystem - from independent external reviews and tailored consulting to innovative toolkits and advanced animal monitoring software.
Partner with us to benefit from unparalleled expertise and forward-thinking solutions that set the benchmark for animal ethics and regulatory compliance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Reviews are our bread and butter. We have lived experienced working with animals in both the Australian and New Zealand regulatory environments, and we’ve been conducting reviews since 2020. In that time, we’ve leveraged our auditing qualifications and experience into an effective review program - called the IER System™ - complete with Client Manuals, seamless processes, beautiful collateral (a collection of media used to support the review) and a deliverables package which includes a summary report and follow up support.
We conduct Australian reviews in accordance with Section 6 of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes and we carry out reviews under sections 105 of the NZ Animal Welfare Act 1999 in accordance with the Performance Standards for Independent Reviews of Code Holder and Animal Ethics Committees.
Our review outcomes focus on supporting institutions to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance, and inspiring institutions and individuals to improve practice across all aspects of their animal care and use program in a way that’s realistic for where they’re at.
Ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement in this way creates the best outcomes for all involved - including the animals - and assures the community that the care and use of animals for scientific purposes is undertaken in a responsible, ethical, and humane manner.
Independent Review
Consulting Services
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Openness
Whether you are a signatory to an Openness Agreement or not, we help you operationalise openness in your organisation.
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Risk Management
We design risk management solutions that reflects the size, complexity, risk appetite and goals of the organisation and its animal care and use program.
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Process Improvement
We’ve seen what works, and what doesn’t, so we can help you analyse your processes to realise efficiencies in any aspect of your animal care and use program.
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Custom Services
Need something that’s not listed here? Get in touch to discuss a bespoke service that’s just right for your needs.
Ready-to-use Toolkits
Our toolkits are built on years of expertise in New Zealand and Australia, offering cost-effective, immediately impactful solutions for busy professionals. Whether you’re an AEC Executive Officer, Chair, or program leader, you’ll find the support you need right here.
Effortless Implementation: Editable templates and practical tools ready for customisation.
Risk Reduction: Minimise regulatory compliance risks with tried-and-tested solutions.
Efficiency Boost: Save time and focus on what matters most—excellent animal care and use.
The AEC Meeting Mastery Toolkit™ is available now!
Coaching
Our coaching packages are perfect for:
getting advice on specific aspects of your program
professional development
accessing expert guidance on a project you’re executing yourself
leveraging external review findings into strategic plans and then executing them
We’ll help you choose your goals - be they professional development or program improvement - and help you work towards them.
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