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2023 AVA Conference delegates can view PDFs of speaker presentations on the AVA My Learning platform.

There are only a few days left to submit your expression of interest and join us as a speaker at AVA Conference 2024 in Melbourne.

A temporary shutdown refers to the period when an employer temporarily ceases their business operations – often seen during Christmas and New Year. As of 1 May 2023, the temporary shutdown provisions in many modern awards underwent significant changes.

Data collected by the AVA indicates 38% of the profession participate in after-hours services, with the work often performed solo or with very minimal staff.

Updated online resources to help veterinarians and clients prepare for a natural disaster; and resources that may be required in the event of an emergency.

October is National Safe Work Month. As the way we work evolves, workplace health and safety needs to keep adapting to ensure workers aren’t put at risk.

Free eLearning modules to help veterinary practitioners detect and prevent infectious diseases in the field before they emerge as pandemics.

A new interactive course to help veterinarians continue their critical role in the early detection and reporting of potential emergency animal diseases (EADs) in Australia.

The shortage of feline vaccines in Australia is expected to continue until early 2024. The key message is to prioritise kittens and delay adult boosters if possible.

Speakers and researchers are invited to be a part of next year's AVA Conference, with speaker EOIs and research abstracts now being accepted.

An overview of the recent ACDP annual symposium featuring EAD threats, regional preparedness and surveillance, and One Health.