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NSW DPI: Update COVID-19 Vaccination requirements 30 August 2021
Changes to vaccination requirements for authorised workers in LGAs of concern in Greater Sydney
Over the weekend, the NSW Government announced changes to requirements for vaccination of authorised workers who live in local government areas (LGAs) of concern in Greater Sydney and need to travel outside of these for work:
- authorised workers must now have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Monday 6 September
- rapid antigen testing...
Research: Ethically challenging situations 30 August 2021
Would you like to debrief about ethically challenging situations in veterinary settings?
As part of a PhD study, Anne Quain (Sydney School of Veterinary Science) is facilitating ethics rounds – similar to morbidity and mortality rounds or critical incident analysis, with a focus on ethically challenging situations.
Participants would be required to complete an anonymous, online survey (this will take 5-7 minutes), participate in a session of ethics rounds (approximately 90 minutes or 1.5 hours), then complete an anonymous, online survey (estimated to take 5-7 minutes).
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NSW DPI: Update COVID-19 30 August 2021
Registering Travel within NSW
In response to the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the NSW Government is introducing additional protections for our community.
If you live or work in a local government area of concern, or need to travel outside of Greater Sydney, you may need to register your travel.
Under the Public Health Order, Greater Sydney includes the Blue Mountains and Wollongong but no longer includes...
NSW DPI: Update COVID-19 24 August 2021
New rules in NSW
New rules have been announced that apply to the primary industries sector and its workers.
It is important during this time to postpone any unnecessary travel, limit business activity and encourage your workers to get vaccinated.
For the latest information visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Permits for travel to regional NSW
Primary industries workers who reside in...
TGA Advisory Committees 23 August 2021
Seeking members for the Statutory Advisory Committees and the Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee
Would you like to contribute to the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia? Have you considered becoming a member of one of the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s committees?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking applications from medical and scientific experts to fill a number of upcoming vacancies across TGA’s Statutory Advisory Committees and the Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee. You must have expertise in...
NSW DPI: COVID-19 Update 26 July 2021
Border Crossings for primary industry workers
Travelling to Queensland – border is closed:
A new class exemption for farmers and agribusiness is now available for workers to move across the Queensland border until 11:59pm 20 August 2021.
The class exemption is only for movement associated with performing essential agribusiness services for the agriculture supply chain or farming activities, including the care of livestock.
Anyone who has travelled into Greater Sydney in the last 14 days cannot use the class exemption to enter Queensland—they will...
COVID-19 Restrictions for NSW 18 July 2021
Greater Sydney restrictions now apply until 11.59 pm Friday 30 July and are available from the NSW Government website COVID-19 rules.
Importantly, people employed to provide veterinary services are considered to be authorised workers.
Authorised workers who live in or are staying in the Fairfield local government area and work outside this area must have a COVID-19 test every 3 days. You must show proof of tests when asked by your manager at work or a police officer.
Authorised...
Research: Occupational experiences of loss 02 July 2021
How occupational experiences of loss impact upon the professional and personal lives of veterinarians
My name is Sally Grimson and I am undertaking a research project as part of the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Honours degree at Charles Sturt University, under the supervision of Dr Rachel Hogg.
You are invited to participate in a research study investigating how occupational death impacts on the professional and personal lives of veterinarians. Participation is open to practicing veterinarians (employed either part-time or full-time) in Australia.
Participation...
Veterinary triage tools and their frequency of use 25 June 2021
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Veterinary emergency and critical care (ECC) is a rapidly expanding field in veterinary medicine.
However, despite the myriad of ways to triage patients in emergency situations, reports on usage frequency of these triage tools are minimal to none.
Our study aims to focus on describing the usage of 2 types of triage tools: shock index and point of care ultrasound, then comparing the usage by general practitioners and veterinarians with advanced ECC training.
At the end, we also hope to...