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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The annual Association of Avian Veterinarians Australasian Committee Conference will be held at 
Novotel on Collins in Melbourne, Victoria from Thursday 26th November to Saturday 28th November 2026.

This year, we are holding a dedicated Nurses stream on Saturday 28th November 2026.

This conference will follow immediately after the AVA Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians Conference, at the same venue.


Check our the AAVAC 2026 Conference program and click the button below to register.

 


2026 Keynote Speaker

Dr Antinoff obtained her DVM from the University of Wisconsin, followed by an Internship in small animal medicine and surgery and a residency in Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine and Surgery. Following ABVP board certification, she established Gulf Coast Avian & Exotics, a part of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, where she worked for 22 years.  This was the first specialty exotics practice operating as part of a referral center in the country. After a brief return to general practice, Dr. Antinoff joined and became the medical director of Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital, where she currently continues to work part-time.
Dr. Antinoff is also a DVM editor for the Merck Veterinary Manual and has served on the editorial boards of several veterinary journals. She has authored chapters and articles for veterinary texts and journals and has lectured locally, nationally, and internationally to veterinarians and pet owners. She has been awarded the AAV Speaker of the Year Award twice, and the Texas Non-traditional Species Practitioner of the Year Award. She has also served as a consultant for VIN (Veterinary Information Network), providing interactive support to veterinarians nationwide. She has mentored more than 35 veterinary interns and residents in exotic pet medicine.

In her spare time, she enjoys travel, rollerblading (often combining both), and spending time with her 4 dogs, 2 birds and tortoise!

 

CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION

 

Terms and Conditions

  • 15% discount on Accommodation rooms at Novotel Melbourne on Collins. *Subject to availability of rooms available
  • Please look for the PINK OFFER to see the discounted rates where applicable
  • Guests can select their requested stay dates and apply their Accor Live Limitless membership or sign up for free.
  • 15% discount is applied on reservations that are flexible conditions meaning they can cancel the reservation 1 day prior without any penalty.

Reservations can be cheaper online however are prepaid and non-refundable. If guests see reservations online for cheaper, they are more than welcome to book at their own leisure.

Cancellation terms: Flexible terms and conditions as per below:

  • No cancellation charge applies prior to 14:00 (local time), up to 1 day prior to arrival. Beyond that time, the first night will be charged.

 

 

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS 

 

Visa information

All non-Australian citizens travelling to Australia must hold a valid visa prior to travel. New Zealand passport holders do not need to apply for a visa before coming to Australia and are granted a Special Category Visa (SCV) on arrival where they meet certain criteria.

A range of visa options are available depending on each participant’s purpose of travel and individual circumstances. Please view the following attachments for more information.

General Visa Information for Event Participants

Visa Options for Event Participants

These documents outline visa requirements, application processes, and provide guidance to help participants select an appropriate visa. Please note that participants are responsible for:

  • choosing the correct visa type
  • lodging their visa application
  • providing all required supporting documentation in accordance with legislative requirements for an Australian visa

Upon payment of your conference registration, AAVAC will issue a registration confirmation which can be included with your visa application.

Please ensure you lodge your visa application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.