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The changes, which come into effect from 1 July 2025, will see a new minimum repayment threshold of $67,000 before a person needs to make any repayments on HELP or student loan debt. It will also have a tiered rate for repayments based on income level.

With 3 staff members currently enrolled in the AVA CVP course, the program is ticking a lot of boxes for the Queensland practice.

What Dr Diane Ryan considers an ordinary career, is actually considered quite extraordinary to those around her. Her enormous contribution to the AVA spanning 37 years was deservedly recognised this year with the 2024 AVA Fellow Award.

It only took one or two cases for Dr Alicia Kennedy to realise she couldn’t look past the need to treat the patient, while also considering the health of the human looking after them.

The significance of our relationships with animals comes to the forefront on this day as we acknowledge a bond that transcends companionship, bringing profound emotional, social, and health benefits to individuals and communities.

The AVA is encouraging members to talk local MPs and candidates about the issues facing the veterinary profession at this coming federal election.

For the first time, data on student debt was collected and included in the Australian Veterinary Workforce Survey, revealing the debt has been increasing over time.

From the first session in NSW to the 50th in South Australia, the initiative is celebrating an exciting step.

Dr Moss Siddle has dedicated over 30 years to the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), where he’s contributed, advocated, and rallied for change and growth within the profession. His longstanding passion to better the profession was recognised earlier this year at the AVA Awards, when he was the joint recipient of the Meritorious Service Award.

The Right to Disconnect legislation was passed in August and as we understand the nuances of this legislation the AVA HR Advisory Service can help with any questions.

The AVA has responded to recent commentary by personal financial counsellor and author Scott Pape, also known as The Barefoot Investor, who was recently asked about the cost of veterinary services in his monthly newsletter.