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
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Becky emigrated to Australia after graduating from RVC, London in 2006. She has since worked in multiple rural and regional practices in Australia, with dairy cattle being her major focus. By completing a Dairy Residency in 2013, Becky gained experience in and a passion for veterinary education. After continued work with Melbourne University, it became clear that the transition of vets into clinical practice was becoming ever more challenging for both graduates and practices alike. Consequently, Becky set up Veterinary Support Services in 2022, a business which strategically supports graduate transition to mixed animal practice. Through VSS, Becky now assists multiple regional/rural practices in supporting, mentoring, and further educating graduate employees.
Becky is a highly motivated individual who is striving to improve and further develop a structured transition to practice for all Australian vets, bringing us in line with other similar professions. She hopes this work will also contribute to the preservation and sustainability of our rural industry and the vets that work within 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.
