Science and Research

ABBBS regional organisers

If you have decided that you wish to become involved in the ABBBS, the first step is to contact the Regional Organiser (RO) in your State or Territory. They are very experienced banders, and should be able to provide you with some first hand experience. If they are not available, the RO may elect to put you in contact with another bander in your area. The ABBBS also appoints Sub-Regional Organisers (SRO) that assist the RO in their duties.

Duties of regional organisers

Regional Organisers are appointed by ABBBS to provide points of contact between banders, and ABBBS. They are appointed for a three year term which can be renewed at the discretion of the ABBBS. They receive no remuneration although ABBBS will meet costs associated with correspondence and materials. The duties include:

• liaison with ABBBS, banders and the public on a range of issues
• provide advice to ABBBS on policy and procedural matters
• assist in recruitment of banders
• co-ordinate and assist with training of banders through -
  • selection, assessment and training of suitable supervisor/trainers
  • placement of trainee banders with other supervisor/trainers when required
  • monitoring the effectiveness of training methods and resources
• facilitate contacts between banders and between banders and the public
• promote the image of banding as a scientific tool
• assist with organisation of co-operative projects at State level
• liaise informally with State/Territory wildlife agencies