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At a recent workshop in Melbourne the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) agreed to work together to progress the issue of nationally consistent regulation and title protection of veterinary nurses and technicians. 

This week saw veterinary professionals come from all corners of the country to attend the inaugural THRIVE Veterinary Wellness Symposium. The event was extremely well attended, with 140 delegates there to watch three incredible speakers: Paul Davey, Amanda Goodfellow and Olivia (Liv) Oginska.

The Australian Veterinary Association is pleased to see the release of the Animal Health Australia annual report, which outlines many projects which the AVA has contributed to.

The AVA is leading this exciting new initiative for the profession committed to preventing harm from psychosocial hazards in the industry; promoting strengths, capabilities, and the rewards of work; and protecting all of us when we experience stress and are unwell.

This week, AVA President Dr Bronwyn Orr joined Australian delegates to attend the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) 90th General Session in Paris. 

The AVA is your professional association, but we’re also a community of likeminded colleagues. Join us at the Annual General Meeting and Member Forum at the AVA Annual Conference, both opportunities for AVA members to provide direct feedback to the Board. Attend our renowned Plenary sessions and let your hair down at one of our many social events.

Ever wondered how acupuncture or herbal medicine can enhance clinical outcomes for your patients? Are you curious about the latest developments in integrative medicine? Then the acupuncture stream is for you!

Keep up with the latest in the fields of public health, animal welfare and ethics, and education, research and academia at the AVA Annual Conference. Whether you are a veterinarian seeking to learn more about zoonoses, the interaction of conservation biology and animal welfare, policies that impact the wellbeing of animals, humans and the environment or research and education that helps us do all of this – the Annual Conference is where you will find your tribe.

The Australian Veterinary Association's Annual Reports contain detailed information on our strategy, financial results and our achievements over the past year. The 2022 Annual Report is available to view.

The National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce provides the organic industry with a nationally agreed Standard, and consultation is being sought on proposed amendments to include analgesics in the National Standard.

This week (15 - 21 May 2022) is National Volunteer Week. With the AVA Annual Conference just around the corner, we’d like to acknowledge the exceptional individuals that contribute to our committees, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), advocacy groups, working groups and events.