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*Group member – is an AVA member and belongs to one of AVA’s ASAV and/or VBG special interest groups 

**New graduate - 3 years out 

Not a member of AVA or ASAV/VBG yet? Join today and save up to $1,000 on your conference registration. Becoming a member not only grants you access to the weath of resources the AVA provides, but also allows you to register for the conference at the exclusive SIG member price. The sooner you join, the more you save.
To become a member, contact us at members@ava.com.au or call 1300 137 309.

Full Registration Includes:  

• - Attendance at scientific sessions (Monday – Thursday) 
• - Admittance to industry exhibition (Monday – Thursday)  
• - Exhibition Welcome Night (Monday)  
• - Happy Hour (Tuesday)  
• - Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea (Monday – Thursday) 
• - Electronic copy of proceedings 

Excludes social events, masterclasses or field trips/tours not listed above. 

Day Registration Includes:  

• - Attendance at scientific sessions (on nominated day/s only) 
• - Admittance to industry exhibition (on nominated day/s only)  
• - Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea (on nominated day/s only) 
• - Happy Hour (Tuesday) only if attending on that day 
• - Electronic copy of proceedings 

Excludes social events, masterclasses or field trips/tours not listed above. 

Exhibition Only Registration Includes:  

Exhibition only registration does not include access to scientific sessions, social events, masterclasses, or field trips/tours.  Attendees must pre-register online prior to arriving.  Restricted to veterinarians only.  

Accompanying Guest registration includes: 

• - Accompanying guest’s name badge 
• - Welcome and Exhibition Opening Night (Monday) 
• - Happy Hour (Tuesday) 
• - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Monday – Thursday) 
• - Excludes scientific sessions, sponsored breakfasts, social events or field trips/tours not listed above. 

Practice Managers and Vet Nurses  

Practice Manager and Vet Nurses can join the Australian Veterinary Association to receive a member discount at AVA CPD conference.  

Carer’s Pass 

We are delighted to announce we will once again provide a complimentary Carer’s Pass for delegates attending all AVA conferences and events. This will give the carer access to the conference, exhibition and sessions and allows parents/delegates nursing children to be provided with assistance. The pass does not include catering for carers. To request a pass please contact the Conference Secretariat; Dianne Minards. There is no need to register online. Your Carer’s Pass can be collected at the registration desk upon arrival. 

International Delegates 

International delegates who are members of the below Associations can attend AVA Conference 2024 at AVA member rates: 

• - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 
• - British Veterinary Association (BVA) 
• - Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) 
• - New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) 
• - South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) 

 All international delegates are required to supply their membership association and membership number at the time of registering. 

Working towards a sustainable conference    

As we work towards sustainability: 

• - Sponsors and Exhibitors are requested to reflect positive environmental values and practices in their participation – we no longer accept paper satchel inserts. 
• - We no longer offering conference satchels. 
• - Program materials are provided electronically, via the website or Conference App.  
• - Refer to Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort sustainability page. 

Program 

All speakers and sessions were confirmed and correct at the time of printing. The AVA reserves the right to amend the program details as required. For program updates visit the ‘program’ page of the conference website.  The views and advice offered by speakers are their own views and may not represent those of the AVA. 

Cancellation Policy 

Cancellations must be received in writing to the Conference Secretariat at events@ava.com.au by Monday 15 July 2024.  Cancellations received prior to this date will receive a full refund minus $150 administration fee. Cancellations after this date will not be refunded. Substitute delegates will be accepted. 

Privacy Policy  

The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA) supports good privacy practice and aims to manage personal information in an open and transparent way.  This policy sets out how the AVA aims to comply with the Privacy Act 1998 (Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APP's) which came into force on 12 March 2014. View AVA Privacy Policy. 

The AVA takes photos of this event, by attending you give permission to use images taken at the conference, as well as any written comments on our evaluation forms in advertising and promoting the AVA.