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July is Disability Pride Month – a global opportunity to promote awareness and celebrate people with a disability. This year’s theme, “We belong here, and we’re here to stay”, resonates for the veterinary profession, with the 2023 AVA Workforce Survey revealing 38% of veterinarians identify as having a disability, chronic illness or neurodivergence.

The ACT Government is seeking public input on a new draft Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs, which sets out proposed minimum standards and guidelines for the care and management of dogs in the ACT.

Early bird registration is your ticket to save nearly $400 on attendance at the upcoming International Sheep Veterinary Congress (ISVC) 2025, taking place from 27 to 31 October at the stunning Novotel Northbeach in Wollongong, New South Wales.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has been awarded a new grant of USD $125,000 from the Zoetis Foundation to expand its flagship wellness program, THRIVE: Cultivating Safe Teams, supporting the mental health and psychological safety of veterinary teams across Australia.

At the 2025 AVA Gala Dinner, Professor Jenny-Ann Toribio was honoured with the prestigious Kesteven Medal for her contributions to international veterinary science, particularly through her work supporting low- and middle-income countries.

AVA Member feedback is sought to inform an AVA submission to the NSW Inquiry on the Game & Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025

The AVA ACT Division Committee invites all AVA ACT Members to attend their virtual meeting on Monday, 11 August at 7:30 pm.

We are now two sessions into the Stage 3 Constitution Reform Townhalls, a key opportunity for members to review the proposed changes and provide feedback before a final version is shaped. Its not too late to register for Townhall 3 this coming Wednesday 16th at 6:00PM AEST.

In this edition of SIG in the Spotlight, EVA President Assoc Prof Laura Hardefeldt shares how EVA events and resources help veterinarians to stay at the forefront of the profession while championing both horse welfare and professional wellbeing.

The AVA encourages Tasmanian Members to talk to local MPs and candidates about the issues facing the veterinary profession in the upcoming state election.

With the first confirmed case of Hendra virus since 2022, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) acted quickly to support veterinarians and horse owners with vital resources and clear communication.