End of year message for our members 2022

2022 was a big year for the AVA, with a return to in-person events, the launch of the AVA’s Veterinary Wellness Initiative THRIVE and the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner^TM Program. 

The AVA wishes to extend our thanks to all of our members for your ongoing support this year. In particular, we’d like to recognise the incredible efforts of those who contributed to SIG, Division and other committees.  

As we head into the holiday season, the AVA is aware that it can be a difficult period for some. The AVA offices will be closed 5pm (AEST) Friday, 23 December 2022 until 8.30am (AEST) Monday, 9 January 2023 – the following are some support services and resources to help members during the holiday period:

• Telephone Counselling Service (1300 687 327): qualified counsellors are available 24 hours to talk through issues and provide free advice.
• Counselling is available 24/7 through Lifeline (13 11 14) for those in need of emergency help.
• The Converge App is a ‘Wellness App’, available for all members, designed to help you optimise your health and wellbeing at work and at home.
• Converge have prepared some resources:
  • Dealing with Christmas stress
  • Dealing with work-related Christmas stress
  • Practicing mindfulness over Christmas
• Lastly, there is a free “Having a Great December” webinar from Converge International.

We wish all AVA members and their families a very happy holiday period, and hope that it gives you all a chance to come back Refreshed, Renewed and Refocused for 2023.