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. Their mission is to increase the awareness and appreciation of the natural world. The group is actively involved in monitoring frog populations and in other frog studies.

Meetings are held to exchange information and to collaborate on field work and research. Guest speakers and slide shows are integral and enjoyable parts of the meetings. The FATS Group meetings are held at Education Centre, Bicentennial Park at Homebush. Meetings are held the first Friday of every even month (February, April, June, August, October and December). Visitors are welcome.

FATS has an annual membership for individuals or families. There are also special "newsletter only" memberships. FATS produces FrogFacts information sheets and the FrogCall newsletter providing the latest news, project updates, hints, entertainment, and a summary of the previous meeting.

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The objectives of the Riverina Frog and Reptile society are:

• To promote the conservation and study of reptiles and amphibians in the natural environment;
• to promote the ethical and legal keeping, breeding and research of reptiles and amphibians in captivity;
• to publish scientific & informed popular literature in the field of herpetology;
• to provide herpetofauna data to institutions such as zoos, museums, universities and wildlife management authorities; and
• to hold suitable activities of a social nature amongst members of the society.

Some of the activities the society holds include meetings, bus trips, field trips, and guest speakers. A monthly newsletter is distributed to members, containing articles on keeping and breeding frogs and reptiles in captivity and relevant information on these animals, including field studies. Other sections in the newsletter include reptile and frog health, and a "Buy, Swap, and Sell" page.

Casual Saturday meetings are held at a member's house, usually, on a monthly basis. Members are encouraged to contribute to the discussion by asking questions or relating their own experience. During the course of the day you will have the Opportunity are provided to view a fellow member's collection of frogs and/or reptiles.

There is an annual membership fee which finances the Society's activities.

This group/program is not solely concerned with frogs.

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Formed in 1999, the membership of SOFAR consists of reptile keepers, frog keepers and conservation advocates. Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Sugar Valley Neighbourhood Centre, West Wallsend. The meetings include society news, occasional guest speakers, updates on environmental issues, and an opportunity for members to talk and present their licensed frogs and reptiles. SOFAR also runs a frog and reptile rescue service endorsed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

SOFAR supports community participation and education (encouraging community participation in frog and reptile conservation projects; providing a forum to disseminate and promote the sharing of information regarding the biology and conservation of frogs and reptiles; educational programs encouraging the conservation of frogs and reptiles) and conservation and habitat restoration of wildlife populations (implementation of protective legislation for frogs and reptiles; encourage rehabilitation in previously inhabited ranges through habitat restoration and restocking; alleviation of threats partially exotic pests, disease and habitat degeneration).

There is an annual membership fee. Members receive SOFAR's quarterly magazine filled with information about amphibians and reptiles.

This group/program is not solely concerned with frogs.

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