Murdoch on the ROAD and the future of vet care

In this Member’s Statement, Amanda Dorn highlights the important work being done through Murdoch University’s “Murdoch on the ROAD” veterinary outreach program, which delivers essential veterinary care to animals in regional and remote Western Australia.

The statement explores the growing challenges many communities face in accessing veterinary services, including workforce shortages, distance and financial barriers, and recognises the positive impact programs like this can have for both animals and the people who care for them.

Amanda also discusses the broader issue of veterinary accessibility across WA and outlines the Animal Justice Party’s Veticare proposal, which aims to explore long-term solutions to make veterinary care more affordable and accessible for all communities. The statement acknowledges the veterinarians, students and support teams involved in the outreach program and the practical difference they are making on the ground for animal welfare across the state.