Australasia: A story of 2 tails
Exploring the influences of the social determinants of human health and companion animal welfare
Details
When? Saturday 18 May 2024, 06:00 to 07:00
Where? Online (Zoom)
Branch event: Australasia
Exploring the influences of the social determinants of human health and companion animal welfare
Join us to hear from Sonya McDowall, B.Bus, B.Vet.Technol, Animal Science(Hons) GAICD RVT RVN; and current PhD candidate, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University.
Sonya's diverse background in human and animal healthcare includes experience in the UK within the NHS and social care, focussing on innovative community healthcare through multidisciplinary partnerships, and veterinary experience in Australia. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Sonya is studying an MBA and lectures within The University of Adelaide's School of Animal and Veterinary Science.
Sonya's diverse background in human and animal healthcare includes experience in the UK within the NHS and social care, focussing on innovative community healthcare through multidisciplinary partnerships, and veterinary experience in Australia. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Sonya is studying an MBA and lectures within The University of Adelaide's School of Animal and Veterinary Science.
In this event, Sonya will discuss her recent research on 'The Impact of the Social Determinants of Human Health on Companion Animal Welfare' and 'Understanding the Role of Therapy Dogs in Human Health Promotion'.
15:00 - Talk by Sonya McDowall
15:35 - Q&A and discussion
Timings
This event will take place on Saturday 18th May from 15:00 - 16:00 AEST (06:00-07:00 BST). A committee meeting will follow from 16:00 - 17:00 AEST.
Who should attend?
This event would appeal to students, scientists, and those with an interest in animal welfare.
Cost and booking
This is a free event and open to all, advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page.
Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For event queries, please contact communications coordinator Eliot Attridge at deornorth@gmail.comFor booking or website queries, please contact Lucy Eckersley at regions@rsb.org.uk or on +44(0)20 3925 3445.
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