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Proactive Leadership: Don’t Wait Until They Break

How would you react if a leader in your professional network encouraged you to call the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

If you are a leader – when should you suggest someone contact the EAP?

For one AVA member, a chance phone call with an industry leader who felt confident and comfortable to suggest this, saved their life.

What’s happening with THRIVE: Wellbeing support, survey and CST

Welcome to 2026! It’s a big year for THRIVE with our flagship Cultivating Safe Teams program expanding to pilot the next tier to the program, CST Action, and the return of the AVA | THRIVE Community Wellbeing Survey to deliver updated data on the state of mental health and wellbeing of the veterinary sector.

Building safe, supportive teams: AVA’s CST AWARE Program

October marks both Mental Health Month and Safe Work Month – a time to reflect on how we can build healthier, safer workplaces. Within the veterinary profession, the THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams (CST) AWARE program plays a vital role in creating a culture that supports psychological health and safety and helps workplaces meet their psychosocial safety legal requirements

World Mental Health Day: “Mental health in humanitarian emergencies”

From saving cattle during floods and treating koalas burnt in bushfires, to being the ones people turn to for expertise amid biosecurity threats, veterinarians are often on the frontline of humanitarian emergencies. Their work goes far beyond the clinic, placing them directly in high-stress, emotionally charged environments.

National Volunteer Week 2025: The Why

National Volunteer Week 2025 (19–25 May) is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the unwavering passion and profound impact of those who volunteer for the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and the wider veterinary profession. This week, the AVA is celebrating these contributions, while also highlighting the mental health benefits that come from offering your time and expertise.