New South Wales

Find out how mentally healthy your veterinary practice is with the NSW free Workplace Wellbeing Assessment Tool that surveys workers and provides tailored actions to improve workplace wellbeing.

The NSW Government has committed a total of $2.5 million in one-off funding towards mobile animal care services to respond during natural disasters/emergencies and for proactive provision of animal care services in at-risk locations across regional NSW.

A lot can happen in a month so I have only identified a few issues to highlight. In addition, we are continuing to work with the Department of Regional NSW in developing the policy for the engagement of private and other non-government veterinarians in an emergency response, both emergency animal disease and natural disasters. We will continue working to formalise the AVA liaison position, that was first employed during the March Northern Rivers Floods.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries have provided a suite of resources and information to help people choose to purchase from a responsible breeder or rescue shelter.

The Select Committee inquiry into Puppy Farming in NSW has released its report with two findings and eighteen recommendations.