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We are very excited to launch THRIVE; this sets the foundation of our future programs to prevent harm, promote the positives of the profession, and protect those in a crisis. 

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THRIVE Veterinary Wellness Symposium 2023

14 Feb 2023
The inaugural THRIVE Wellness Symposium is scheduled for 28 May 2023, just ahead of the AVA National Conference. 

THRIVE’s primary initiative for 2023

20 Jan 2023
An update on THRIVE, the AVA's veterinary wellness initiative.

AVA 2022 Veterinary Wellness Roundtable Report now available

15 Dec 2022
On Wednesday 26 October 2022, the AVA held a Veterinary Wellness Roundtable to discuss the state of wellness in the veterinary profession. The full report is now available.

Roundtable Wrap-up

11 Nov 2022
On Wednesday 26 October 2022, a group of veterinary professionals, mental health experts and the AVA’s newly formed veterinary wellness steering group, convened in Sydney for the Mental Health Roundtable.

Mental Health Commission NSW Presentation

10 Nov 2022
Senior Advocacy Officer, Dr Kristen Steele and Executive Officer Wellness, Monika Cole presented an overview of the AVA's advocacy work.

October 2022

10 Oct 2022
Our THRIVE milestones April 21 to October 22

June 2022

30 Sep 2022
The AVA are inviting members and interested stakeholders with *lived experience in mental health to join a new steering group.

May 2022

30 Sep 2022
Over the past twelve months  the AVA has been building on our previous endeavours, and that of the wider profession, to work towards a sustainable model for measurable, positive change to mental ill-health within our profession.

March 2022

30 Sep 2022
This year, the AVA is continuing to prioritise 'wellness' as one of AVA’s key strategic directions.  

October 2021

30 Sep 2022
Veterinary Wellness Stakeholder Research Report now available A message from the AVA President, October 2021

Webinar

Enhancing team wellbeing through the power of emotional intelligence 23 May 2023
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Telephone Counselling Service

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Wellness App

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