Strengthening Veterinary Public Health Across Australia
FAO, WHO and WOAH define veterinary public health as “The contributions to the physical, mental and social well-being of humans through an understanding and application of veterinary science”.
This encompasses ensuring a safe and wholesome food supply; epidemiology, emergency preparedness and the control of communicable (including zoonotic) diseases; and other actions to enhance human wellbeing and conserve the environment.
The Australian Veterinarians in Public Health Group caters for veterinarians with an interest in these areas as well as more general areas of food safety and animal disease epidemics which may cross infect humans.
Public health veterinarians work in many fields including: meat inspection and issues relating to meat and food contamination microbiology, virology and cellular and molecular biology particularly in relation to animal/human pathogens species specialities particularly poultry and pigs, government work in endemic animal disease control, exotic disease control, epidemiology, regulation and aspects of drug use and residues.
Joining the Australian Veterinarians in Public Health Group connects you with a community dedicated to advancing veterinary public health and its vital role in protecting human wellbeing. As part of a field that spans food safety, zoonotic disease control, epidemiology and environmental health, membership places you at the centre of work that directly supports national and global health outcomes.
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Why join?
Community and connection
Professional networks — Connect with veterinarians working across government, laboratories, food safety, disease control and production animal sectors.
Shared expertise — Engage with colleagues who specialise in areas such as microbiology, virology, meat inspection and emergency response.
Cross‑sector collaboration — Be part of a community that works at the intersection of animal, human and environmental health.
Knowledge and CPD
Access to specialised information — Stay informed on emerging zoonoses, food safety issues, disease surveillance and public health policy.
Professional development — Build your expertise in epidemiology, emergency preparedness, laboratory sciences and regulatory frameworks.
Exposure to multidisciplinary science — Learn from developments in microbiology, molecular biology and species‑specific disease management.
Influence and advocacy
Public health leadership — Contribute to national efforts in disease control, food safety and environmental health.
Policy impact — Support evidence‑based decision‑making in areas such as drug use, residue management and epidemic response.
Strengthening One Health — Help advance integrated approaches that protect human wellbeing through veterinary science.
ALL ACCESS
- Event Advantage discounts (Save $400+ per event)
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
- AVPH specific policy and guidelines
- Quarterly AVPH Newsletter
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
FLEXI
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
- AVPH specific policy and guidelines
- Quarterly AVPH Newsletter
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
CONNECTED
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library - $25
- AVPH specific policy and guidelines
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
STUDENT
- Event Advantage discounts (Student rate)
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
- Quarterly AVPH Newsletter
- AVPH specific policy and guidelines
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
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