Friends of Griffiths Island

30/08/2026

Great morning on the island. Planning for our next revegetation program and MACA application. Plus a mini working bee working on our exisiting vegetation area.

Thanks to all that came along to share in the discussions and w**d around our plants in the trial area! Just in time before the island is be closed for the next two weeks for track works by MSC.

30/08/2026

Look what has landed at the Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre!! FoGI t-shirts!!

Ready for sale!! And waiting for you to take them home!

Celebrating the wonderful world of Griffiths Island. Featuring the amazing art work of John Holter (group member and local artist).

Head in and check them out...

07/08/2026

Our FoGI members have been monitoring Griffiths Island and surrounding coastal areas for signs of avian flu (N5).

In the past few days a Greater Crested Tern and an Albatross has been reported for Griffiths Island.

If you see any unwell birds. Please follow the advice:
Avoid contact - Record information -
Report to the hotline 1800 675 888 or via the website (Agriculture Victoria bioforms).

We expect to see an increase in the impact of avian flu in the coming weeks.
Monitoring helps to focus the response from relevant authorities to respond to these incidences. And for agencies to collaboratively work together to reduce the initial spread.

01/08/2026

We are mindful of Avian Bird Flu arriving on our doorstep with 2 confirmed cases in the greater crested tern population in Portland.

Griffiths Island's rocky outcrops had large flocks of terns breeding out there last summer.

We ask all visitors to the island to be vigilant and follow protocols to AVOID, RECORD and REPORT any sightings of sick or dead birds of any species.
1800 675 888



Friends of Griffiths Island

30/07/2026

Victoria has the first confirmed case of avian flu of in Portland.

We ask everyone out at our local beaches to be on the look out for unwell birds. We ask that you, Avoid, Record, Report using the hotline 1800 675 888.

Look out for a report featuring FoGI members on ABC - evening news tonight and at 8:30am morning on ABC southwest radio.

The deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has reached Victoria, a positive test of a bird in the state's south-west has confirmed.

29/07/2026

📣 Griffiths Island has reopened.

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24/07/2026

2026 AGM done ✔️
Thanks all who attended and enjoyed the history chat of the island's namesake John Griffiths. Community coming together with common interests, purpose and goals. Great supper and chatting. See you on the island soon.

21/07/2026

All welcome tonight.