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CPD: Free Webinar 23 September 2021

Supporting animals and people experiencing domestic and family violence

This free webinar will provide an overview of how to support animals and people experiencing domestic and family violence and abuse (DFVA). It will also provide information about services you can refer animals and people to for help. This includes 1800 RESPECT, NSW Domestic Violence Line and the RSPCA Community Domestic Violence Program. 
 

This training has been developed by Lucy’s Project, a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness of the link between DFVA and animal abuse. It is aligned to the Veterinary Practitioners...

NSW DPI: Update COVID-19 14 September 2021


The Queensland Government has announced changes to border restrictions for some NSW border residents


From today, NSW border zone residents who live in a non-restricted LGA can cross the Queensland border for work and volunteering that cannot be performed from home and for other essential purposes. 

 

If you are permitted to cross the border for work or volunteering, you will need to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine....

NSW Government: Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate 03 September 2021

 

If you are a sole trader, the owner of a small business or a not-for-profit organisation in NSW, you may be eligible for a small business fees and charges rebate of $1,500.

This rebate helps businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and encourages growth by reducing the cost of running a business. Eligible businesses or not-for-profits only need to apply for the rebate once, but can submit multiple claims until the full value of $1,500 is reached.

Registration and licence fees...

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions 02 September 2021

 

During this difficult time, you should consider if your worker travel is critical and if it can be delayed.  NSW Police are actively enforcing operation Stay at Home, so you will be required to provide evidence of your residential address and evidence why you are travelling for work. 
 

It will be your responsibility to demonstrate to Authorities why your travel is required and, in some cases, you may be required to travel with a permit.
 

Everyone has a responsibility to minimise all movements as much as possible....

Initial Treatment and Care Guidelines for Echidnas 02 September 2021

 

Echidnas are a unique species and are often presented to veterinary practices.

These guidelines from NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment provide detailed, best-practice advice on rescue, assessment and initial treatment of echidnas in the initial period following rescue.

Although directed toward wildlife rehabilitators, they will also be a useful resource for veterinarians.

 

 

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...

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