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October marks both Mental Health Month and Safe Work Month - a time to reflect on how we can build healthier, safer workplaces. Within the veterinary profession, the THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams (CST) AWARE program plays a vital role in creating a culture that supports psychological health and safety and helps workplaces meet their psychosocial safety legal requirements

Discover a range of live and on-demand webinars available through the AVA that support veterinary workplaces going from good to great.

Registrations for the November course are open now. This course will equip veterinary staff with life-changing skills to identify and help colleagues in need.

From saving cattle during floods and treating koalas burnt in bushfires, to being the ones people turn to for expertise amid biosecurity threats, veterinarians are often on the frontline of humanitarian emergencies. Their work goes far beyond the clinic, placing them directly in high-stress, emotionally charged environments.

The AVA will host an R U OK? Day webinar on Wednesday, 18 September at 12:30pm, titled Welcome Back: Creating a culture of care and connection after workplace absence.

National Volunteer Week 2025 (19–25 May) is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the unwavering passion and profound impact of those who volunteer for the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and the wider veterinary profession. This week, the AVA is celebrating these contributions, while also highlighting the mental health benefits that come from offering your time and expertise.

In its comprehensive submission to the South Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Veterinarians, the AVA has highlighted the urgent need for systemic change and government support.

Taking place on Monday 12 May at the ICC Sydney, the THRIVE Veterinary Wellness Symposium empowers all members of the veterinary team with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to foster a culture of wellbeing across their workplaces.

Our third THRIVE Wellness Symposium will empower you to build a well workplace, one that cares for the whole team’s wellbeing. We've listened to delegate feedback, and this event will be better than ever! We've made key improvements to the program, panels, and more to ensure this is our best symposium yet.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for veterinary professionals to join the THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams (CST) pilot program by participating in its Train-the-Trainer facilitator training.