ACV Webinar | How to keep doing your job without wrecking your body | Morag Barr and Becky Dickinson
September 1 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEST
Free - $50.00
Cattle practice places significant physical demands on our bodies. This thought-provoking webinar introduces the concept of vets as occupational athletes and explores how physical wellbeing influences fitness for practice and career longevity. Together, we’ll discuss the importance of recognising changes in physical health, encouraging open conversations and considering the shared role of individuals and employers in supporting long, healthy careers in cattle practice.
Who should attend
Veterinarians
Further details
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Our speakers
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- Dr Rebecca Dickinson
- Biography
Becky Dickinson is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, educator and advocate for the future of rural veterinary practice. After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 2006, she emigrated to Australia and has since worked across regional Victoria and southeast Australia, predominantly in dairy cattle practice.
Following completion of a three-year Dairy Residency through the University of Melbourne and a Master's in Veterinary Science, Becky developed a passion for veterinary education and graduate development. Recognising the growing challenges facing early-career rural veterinarians and the practices employing them, she founded Veterinary Support Services (VSS) in 2022.
Veterinary Support Services exists to shape a rural veterinary profession that is valued, supported and relevant - one that is indispensable to Australian agriculture and rural communities. Through design and delivery of innovative initiatives that strengthen graduate pathways, support veterinary businesses and foster collaboration between veterinarians, farmers, industry and government, her work focuses on building clinical capability, confidence, professional networks and long-term workforce sustainability.
Becky's leadership has been recognised through multiple successful grant-funded programs and by being named the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Victorian State Winner and National Finalist. She is passionate about challenging traditional approaches to veterinary workforce development, creating sustainable solutions that strengthen the profession while supporting the industries and communities that rely upon it.
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- Business director, veterinarian, mentor and educator
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- Ms Morag Barr
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Morag Barr is an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist with more than 20 years of experience across musculoskeletal, sports and occupational health settings in Australia and the UK. As an expert clinician, educator and mentor, she has worked with elite athletes, individuals in physically demanding occupations and people recovering from injury to optimise performance, reduce injury risk and achieve lasting physical health outcomes. Morag has a particular interest in load management, injury prevention and empowering people to take ownership of their health through evidence-based, patient-centered care. She is passionate about translating clinical evidence into practical strategies that improve performance, resilience and long-term wellbeing.
