AVA Submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Mental Health Select Committee

Even prior to the onset of COVID 19, there were considerable mental health concerns identifies across a number of sectors in the veterinary profession. Research shows that the profession experiences suicide rates of four times those of the general population. AVA commissioned independent research by workplace mental health consultants, Superfriend, to investigate mental health amongst the veterinary profession. What has been found is that the issue needs to be addressed on multiple fronts, including financial stress, working conditions, and client relations. AVA has made a considerable investment in research and support services for veterinarians suffering mental health issues and is seeking further government support over the next five years to implement the findings of the research.

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