Government Team Group Package

AVA membership connects your department to the national professional community for veterinary science in Australia — the peers, knowledge resources, policy platforms and professional development that support careers in government veterinary service.

Every covered team member receives All Access membership, including access to all 19 Special Interest Groups, the Australian Veterinary Journal, and other AVA publications, evidence-based CPD relevant to government work, significant discounts on national events and conferences, an interative CPD tracker and statement service, opportunities to hold office and take on leadership roles within AVA and a direct voice in the policy discussions that shape the profession. 

For teams of 14 or more, the $11,895 flat fee also works out at less per person than individual membership at $888, with one invoice and one renewal covering the whole team.

More broadly, government vets working in biosecurity, public health, animal welfare and emergency response benefit from being connected to the wider profession. AVA provides the peer networks, the evidence base and the national advocacy that makes that connection meaningful.

At $11,895, this package may fall below the threshold that triggers a formal tender process in many jurisdictions, though each agency is subject to its own procurement rules. AVA is able to provide a formal quote, and organisational profile to support an internal approval process. 

For teams of fewer than 14, individual All Access membership at $888 per person is likely to represent better value. Individual membership includes access to all 19 Special Interest Groups and the full suite of All Access inclusions, so smaller teams are not disadvantaged in terms of professional access. AVA is developing options for smaller government and regulatory teams and expects to introduce further pathways in future. In the interim, we are pleased to assist smaller teams with individual membership set-up which represents excellent value. 

The package covers staff whose primary responsibilities relate to animal biosecurity, veterinary public health, food safety, animal welfare regulation and enforcement, government veterinary clinical services, emergency animal disease response, wildlife and environmental health, or racing integrity and welfare. It does not extend to whole-of-agency enrolment. Eligibility is confirmed in the initial discussion with AVA.

New staff can be added to the package throughout the membership year at no additional cost. When a team member departs, AVA should be notified and their access will be ended. No refunds or credits apply for individual departures — the package fee covers the team function rather than specific individuals.

This membership was developed in direct response to feedback from government veterinary professionals who told us they wanted a simpler, more accessible pathway into AVA. As an introductory offer we are committed to refining it over time and welcome feedback from government departments. The 2026 pricing has been set to make whole-team coverage affordable and accessible for government veterinary functions. We will review it annually and will always communicate well ahead of renewal so there are no surprises on any potential refinements.

 At each annual renewal the department is required to provide an updated staff list including name, role, membership category and contact details for each covered team member, and a signed declaration from an authorised officer in respect of any Allied Professional members. AVA manages the renewal process and will make contact ahead of the renewal date.