General Information

Venue
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets South Bank, Brisbane Queensland Australia
Website: www.bcec.com.au

AVA Members’ Forum
Sunday 23 May 2010
Time: 4.30 – 6.00pm
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Following last year’s inaugural members’ forum, we will again have the opportunity to raise the important issues, and hear from the Board about the strategic priorities for the AVA in coming years. Topics will include the high points from 2009, current issues and media profile, and the 2010-2012 strategic plan.

There will also be an opportunity to comment on proposals to change membership fees and AVA governing documents – the constitution
and rules of operation for groups.

Australian Veterinary Reserve (AVR) Workshop
Tuesday 25 May 2010

Time: 9.00 - 9.50am
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Government and practitioner relationships

Time: 10.30 - 11.20am
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Opportunities, existing programs and employment issues

Time: 2.30 - 3.20pm
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
1. International developments in Contagious Equine Metritis and African Swine Fever
2. Update on the Northern Australian Quarantine Strategy (NAQS)

AVA Vet Ed / Continuing Education Points

The Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference offers delegates 28 hours of continuing education over the full week.

To have your attendance at the conference recognised for the purposes of continuing education you must have your name badge scanned at the entrance to the exhibition each day.

AVA members must include their AVA Member number when registering for automatic awarding of AVA Vet Ed points. A certificate of attendance will be sent to NZVA Members and all non-members following the conference.

Additional points can be earned by completing quizzes offered at selected sessions or by attending one of the pre- or post- conference workshops. Delegates are also encouraged to visit the National Veterinary Examination Testing Area in the exhibition hall to trial some of the questions from the National Veterinary Examination. All completed trials will attract 1 Vet Ed / CE point.