AVA Member Updates

Will this year be the year that you join the NSW Committee? It is nomination time for the next term of committee membership. Over the years we have benefitted a great deal from having a diverse mix of experience on our committees, so whether you are a government vet, private practitioner, or work in industry or research your contributions are going to help shape the vet profession in NSW.

Even though it’s 4 to 5 weeks late – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope you had a safe and happy time, and a restful one for those who were on (or are on) leave. For those who have been working in practice– it’s been silly season- busy (what’s new!) and I hope you and all your colleagues have kept well (physically and mentally).

Biosecurity Queensland’s new African swine fever (ASF) surveillance and sampling eLearning course is being offered free of charge via the Animal Health Australia (AHA) training portal. Registered veterinarians may claim 2 continuing professional development (CPD) points following completion of the course.

A summary of the AVA Advocacy work that was undertaken at QLD Division level in 2023.

A summary of the AVA Advocacy work that was undertaken at NT Division level in 2023.

Veterinarians aiding the government’s response in emergency (disaster) situations is essential for animal, and human, welfare. For emergency responses that are coordinated by other stakeholders, the AVA will facilitate communications through our member channels to request the assistance of private

Veterinarians aiding the government’s response in emergency (disaster) situations is essential for animal, and human, welfare. For emergency responses that are coordinated by other stakeholders, the AVA will facilitate communications through our member channels to request the assistance of private veterinarians.

The AVA Queensland Division, with assistance from the VNCA, are undertaking a project to gather information from those working in Queensland veterinary practice regarding the status of Q fever vaccinations.

Veterinarians aiding the government’s response in emergency (disaster) situations is essential for animal, and human, welfare. For emergency responses that are coordinated by other stakeholders, the AVA will facilitate communications through our member channels to request the assistance of private veterinarians.

The AVA are gathering information on the challenges facing veterinarians with the workforce shortage to identify opportunities that may be available to help address this in regional WA.