Resource
Resource Type is a category that applies to resources only. It tells members what format a resource is in, powers the format filter in the resource library, and allows content blocks to pull resources of a specific type — for example showing only clinical guidelines on a SIG page.
| RULE
RULE: Resource Type is required for all resources. It does not apply to news posts, events, policies or any other content type. |
| Term | Definition | Example use |
| Podcast | An audio podcast episode published as a resource. | An AVA podcast episode on rural practice |
| Webinar recording | A recording of a live webinar. Use specifically for event recordings. | A SIG webinar recording |
| Fact sheet | A short printable document one to two pages summarising key information. | A feline vaccination schedule fact sheet |
| Clinical guideline | A formal clinical guidance document protocols or prescribing guidelines. | AVA antimicrobial prescribing guidelines |
| Standards of care | A formal standard published by AVA or a SIG. | ASAV anaesthesia standards of care |
| Policy statement | A formal AVA policy position paper. | AVA position statement on live export |
| Government submission | A formal submission made to government or a regulatory body. | AVA Senate workforce inquiry submission |
| Research paper | A peer-reviewed or AVA-published research document. | An AVJ research paper |
| Case study | A clinical or business case study. | A practice management case study |
| Template and tool | A downloadable template, calculator, checklist or working tool. | An employment contract template |
| Infographic | A visual information resource chart, diagram or illustrated summary. | A zoonotic disease transmission diagram |
| Waiting room material | Printable client-facing content for use in practice waiting rooms. | A dog dental care client handout |
| Journal | A full issue of a journal or magazine AVJ, AVP, SIG journals. | AVJ March 2026 issue |