Community Wellbeing Survey
This 2026 survey will provide critical insights into the Australian veterinary sector’s mental health and wellbeing as well as the hazards and risks involved in veterinary work. Your responses will help shape the AVA’s THRIVE wellbeing program.
Our integrated wellness framework Prevent, Promote, Protect underpins all THRIVE programs and events
Cultivating Safe Teams AWARE
Delivering psychological health and safety awareness training sessions for all individuals working in the veterinary profession.
Cultivating Safe Teams ACTION (Pilot)
Builds on the AWARE program with support, webinars, e-learning modules, online tools and resources.
Graduate Mentoring Program
Connecting experienced veterinarians with new graduates to support them through their transition into the workforce.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Like physical first aid, mental health first aid is given until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves.
2026 AVA Conference
The THRIVE stream will inspire and empower you to improve wellbeing and foster positive change for yourself and your workplace.
All programs within THRIVE are guided by our policy safeguarding and improving the mental health of the veterinary team.
This outlines the importance of taking action to moderate work demands linked to occupational stress, while implementing interventions and resources to improve wellbeing targeted at the level of individuals, groups, leadership and organisations.
Our goal is to formulate the overarching industry frameworks and guidelines that will protect the wellbeing of all veterinary practitioners.
PREVENT
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Destigmatising mental ill health.
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Industry specific mental health framework and suicide prevention and intervention strategy.
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Championing the value of veterinarians to the public.
PROMOTE
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Community and connectivity.
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Positive mental health and healthy behaviours.
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A thriving veterinary profession.
PROTECT
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Supporting individuals experiencing mental ill health.
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Resources and services to manage mental ill health.
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Policies that safeguard and improve the mental health of the veterinary team.
With special thanks to our valued partners whose generous support makes THRIVE possible
THRIVE Major Sponsors
THRIVE Supporting Sponsors
