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Recognised for her decades of dedication to the AVA, Dr Crawford looks back on her career and highlights the invaluable rewards of being part of the AVA community.

In this edition of SIG in the Spotlight, APV President Dr Sandra Adsett highlights APV’s mission, the contributions of pig vets to society, and how the group supports and develops expertise within the profession.

A new AVA working group has been established to tackle the challenges around inconsistent, outdated, and often impractical regulation of veterinary medicines and poisons.

“Dangerous dogs – a sensible solution” is a resource that was developed in 2012 to discuss and suggest a legislative approach to address dogs that may display behaviours dangerous to humans and other animals. As it is now over 12 years since the resource has been developed a review and update is required.

The NSW Government is reviewing how it delivers mental health support across the state – and we want to ensure the voices of veterinarians are heard loud and clear.

Animal Welfare Victoria, part of Agriculture Victoria (DEECA), is reviewing the state’s Domestic Animals Regulations and has released a draft 2025 version and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public comment.

The AVA’s ongoing commitment to veterinary wellness was last week recognised in this ABC News article highlighting the mental health pressures facing vets and the impact of AVA’s efforts to address these challenges.

Warnbro Veterinary Hospital, a small independent practice south of Perth WA, has been named the 2025 VBG Business of the Year. The award recognises the remarkable transformation the clinic has undergone since Dr Katie Currie and her partner, Angus Currie, took ownership in 2019.

AVA President Dr Gemma Chuck provides a summary of our final Constitution Townhall on the Stage 3 proposal.

Whether you’re a mentor or mentee, the benefits of being involved are lasting and impactful.

In this edition of SIG in the Spotlight, Australian Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (AVBM) President, Dr Isabelle Resch shares how the AVBM is working to bring behavioural medicine to the forefront of veterinary practice in Australia.