THRIVE News

The Christmas holidays can often be a welcome break from the rigours of everyday life. However, for some people, the festive period can be overwhelming and induce feelings of stress and anxiety. But, by being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support you can alleviate the stress and anxiety from wearing you down and turning what could be a joyful time into a difficult one.

A large number of stakeholders celebrated a significant milestone this week —the delivery of tailored, in-workplace psychological health and safety awareness training to 50 veterinary workplaces across Australia.

Participants in the AVA’s THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams pilot program share some insights from the program as World Mental Health Day provides a timely reminder to reflect on our mental health and wellbeing.

How can we overcome the emotional barrier and create a culture where asking for help is not only acceptable but encouraged? It starts with recognising that everyone, even specialists and leaders, sometimes need help.

Regular, meaningful conversations play a crucial role in maintaining healthy relationships. Use these 4 steps to help you check in with the people close to you and register for a free webinar on how to create a culture of help-seeking and help-offering.

This week we are highlighting resources to help promote team strengths and capabilities. Download a practical guide to managing incivility in veterinary practice, developed by the University of Aberdeen and industry experts.

Everyone is invited to join the THRIVE R U OK? Day webinar on Thursday 12 September, which will explore how to create a culture of help-seeking and help-offering.

The data is in! It seems conferences are good for our health, with only 1.4% of AVA Conference delegates reporting high stress levels. More seriously, this overview of health screening from the event reinforces the need for regular health checks.

The AVA has been awarded a second grant from the Zoetis Foundation to help deliver the THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams psychological health and safety pilot program to veterinary clinics nationwide.

The 2nd THRIVE Veterinary Wellness Symposium aimed to empower us to improve wellbeing and foster positive change in our workplaces - it did not disappoint!