1. August 2013

2. Our Mission To drive the success of our profession, and promote veterinary science for the benefit of animals, our members and the community. “One AVA”

3. Our strategic priorities Planning an effective veterinary workforce. Ensuring economic sustainability. Filling the gap in government services. Better regulation. Fighting anti microbial resistance.

4. Effective advocacy From all of us advocating on animal issues we care about… …to one AVA lobbying for the profession we represent.

5. Community awareness

6. Differentiation Many organisations provide CPD, or publications, or other resources. Many do it as well as us. Only one organisation represents the profession and what we stand for.

7. Membership culture Use research, test assumptions Follow our road map but… See the fork in the road coming? Successful model / whole new model

8. Membership engagement Research, test assumptions See the fork in the road coming? Successful model / whole new model We have power when we all swim together.

9. Cohesive structure Building the best structure to… Advocate Innovate Support Educate Drive success….

10. Right people, right roles Helping everyone – board, staff, and committees to be passionate advocates for the AVA. Every AVA group will have administrative support in 2014.

11. Good Governance Accountability & reporting Innovation Rewarding input Innovation

12. Our Values Collegiality: We respect, listen to and support our colleagues. Integrity: We tell the truth, behave ethically and do what we say we will do. Knowledge: We base our decisions on evidence and actively seek out knowledge. Innovation: We recognise that creativity and new ideas will lead the way to the future. Excellence: We strive for the highest possible standards in everything we do. Animal welfare: The health and welfare of animals is ur key concern.

13. The next 5 years The only constant is change. Heraclitus (535-475BC)