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VERA SIG President Dr Erika Meler shares insights into the key benefits of joining the group, upcoming events and plans for 2026, and the strong sense of community that defines life within VERA.

Registrations are now open for the full suite of 2026 AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner courses, offering veterinarians the opportunity to advance their general practice training and skills, and build long-term career sustainability.

The AVA is developing the 2026 AVA SA Election Priorities document to outline the key needs and priorities of the South Australian veterinary profession. This document will guide our advocacy efforts before and after the March 2026 election, ensuring the profession’s priorities are clearly communicated to Government.

From playing a critical role in helping to recognise birds, reptiles, fish, and small exotic mammals as mainstream pets, to importing the rabbit vaccine that protects from both the RHDV1 strain and the RHDV2 strain of calicivirus, Dr Alex Rosenwax has been instrumental in advancing veterinary medicine in Australia.

The latest Report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health Standards Commission has been released and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are seeking feedback.

Each year, the veterinary profession comes together to honour the remarkable contributions of veterinarians who are shaping the future of our profession. The AVA Awards represent the pinnacle of distinction within veterinary science in Australia - celebrating excellence, innovation, dedication and service to the profession.

This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” highlights the urgent need for collective action to safeguard human and animal health. The AVA provides comprehensive antimicrobial prescribing guidelines to support veterinary professionals in having quick and easy access to the information they need.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is pleased to announce that the full scientific program for the AVA Conference 2026 is now live, as the conference makes an exciting return to Brisbane for the first time since 2018.

Dr Sally Colgan has resigned from the Board of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) after more than five years of valued contribution to the Association and the veterinary profession.

Bringing together veterinarians from across Australia and New Zealand, the CPV Group provides members with opportunities to influence AVA policy, attend biannual scientific conferences, and connect with colleagues through the AVPA and beyond. Through these initiatives, the CPV continues to strengthen Australia’s poultry sector, promoting best practices in animal health, public health, and food safety.

The AVA are drafting a Commonwealth pre-budget submissions for the 2026/2027 financial year. AVA Members are invited to contribute by identifying possible priorities for inclusion.