THRIVE News

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!

This week we are highlighting resources to help protect workplace wellness.

This week we are highlighting resources to help promote workplace wellness.

This week we are highlighting two resources to help prevent harm and mental ill-health.

Practice owner and AVA Veterinary Wellness Steering Group Member Rosie Overfield shares practical tips for approaching and supporting a colleague with psychologically safe communication skills.

The AVA's psychological health and safety awareness pilot program continues to roll out to veterinary teams across Australia in 2024, with clinics in Western Australia and Queensland joining the list of workplaces to receive this important training.

Our second annual THRIVE Wellness Symposium at AVA Conference will inspire and empower you to improve wellbeing and foster positive change in your workplace. It is also about community; establishing connections with others who share the desire to invest in personal and professional wellbeing.