ARTICLE BY: Dr Sara Balouch, TassieCat.
Building on the success of our collaborative initiative, TassieCat, Ten Lives, and Sorell Council are making significant steps in cat management at Midway Point.
Our primary goal is to gather comprehensive data from the local community to promote responsible cat ownership. Through an online survey, we received an impressive response of nearly 300 participants, providing invaluable insights into various aspects of cat ownership and management.
Joel Diprose (Ten Lives) is currently working on an informative infographic to visually present the survey findings. These results will not only be shared with our project’s key stakeholders but will also be disseminated across various media platforms for wider outreach.
In our dedication to fostering community engagement, we recently conducted an engaging workshop at Sorell School as part of our Edu.Cat program. During this session, students received a detailed presentation about the Midway Project, solidifying their ongoing interest and involvement.
Looking ahead, our next course of action involves a thorough review of the survey responses, with a high likelihood of implementing camera surveys to track cats in the area. We’ve also reached out to NRE (Department of Natural Resources and Environment) for specialized training sessions, essential in preparing our committed volunteers for forthcoming camera trapping surveys around the lagoon. This collaborative effort underscores our shared commitment to responsible cat ownership and effective cat management in Midway Point.