The well-being of doctors is essential for the delivery of healthcare. Avant’s vision is to support doctors throughout their lives and careers, which puts your well-being central to our purpose.
A career in medicine has many challenges. Avant wants to help you priortise your health and well-being. We provide resources in the form of information, support and advice tailored specifically to the needs of Australian doctors - to help you better face the challenges of a career in medicine and provide the highest level of care to your patients.
Avant members can access Beamtree's Well-Being Index to help you better understand your overall well-being and areas of risk and cultivate a positive environment of awareness and engagement.
Paying close attention to your physical and mental health is vital for maintaining a balanced life and career success in medicine.
Key support services
Podcast: Michael Myers discusses doctors' well-being
Vodcast with Dr James Muecke: Setting your sights to thrive
Video: Health and well-being
Part 1: Innate layer
Part 2: Professional layer
Part 3: Social layer
Part 4: Mind layer
Part 5: Body layer
Part 6: Adaption layer
Avant wants to assist you to take a proactive approach to well-being by providing access to tailored resources and support.
Suffering burnout?
Managing fatigue
Doctors' mental health
Substance abuse and the medical profession
Resilience
Safeguarding your physical health
Sustaining wellness throughout a career
Wellness: what does it mean for doctors?
Sustaining wellness in rural practice
How to be a better patient
Managing occuptional stress
Medical student wellness and health priorities
Mindfulness
Tell us how we can help you to maintain your health and well-being by taking this quick survey.