Our Professional Affiliations
Australian Veterinary Association
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is championing and empowering the veterinary profession to thrive by providing a voice, education, community and support.
International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) is dedicated to promoting knowledge of and developing guidelines for comfort-oriented care to companion animals as they approach the end of life.
International Academy of Pain Management
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) advocates for best practices in the prevention, detection and management of animals in pain.
Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia
The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia Inc (VNCA) is a not-for-profit professional association which represents the interests of veterinary nurses and technologists across Australia.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) works in partnership with the National Boards to ensure that Australia’s registered health practitioners are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise.
Australian Psychological Society
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) advocates for the profession of psychology, support high standards, promote community wellbeing, and are dedicated to providing benefits to support members.
Online Resources & Support Services
Griefline
Griefline offers free, nationwide grief support for adults aged 18 and over. Services include telephone support and online moderated forums, with a dedicated forum for pet loss.
Lifeline
Lifeline are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support – whether they’re well and want to stay that way, unsettled or struggling and need support, or in recovery and want to reconnect.
RSPCA
The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
HelpGuide.Org
HelpGuide.org is an independent nonprofit that runs one of the world’s leading mental health websites. Each month, millions of people from all around the world turn to us for trustworthy information they can use to improve their mental health and make healthy changes.
National Association of Grief and Loss
The National Association of Grief and Loss (NALAG) Centre for Loss and Grief is a not-for-profit organisation who provides FREE loss and grief support to those who are grieving.
Contact your doctor for more support services in your local area.