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Ownership
As a member you are an owner of Avant. Any profits are reinvested to benefit members and the profession.
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Membership offers rewards including savings on many Avant products and services, monetary give-backs and loyalty discounts.

About us
A 130-year history of being a trusted partner in supporting doctors.
Sustainability
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Governance
Avant Mutual Group, Avant Insurance and the Doctors’ Health Fund are governed by individual boards.
Partnerships
Our support for the medical profession includes partnering with medical colleges, associations and societies.
Careers
Our people are at the centre of everything we do for our members.
Foundation
Creating transformational change in healthcare through medical research, medical education and health programs.

Father on phone while children are yelling

Separated parents

In this series of podcasts we discuss common questions we receive at Avant on the issues that arise when treating children whose parents are separated.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Separated parents part 1: Request for a child’s medical records

The first chapter looks at requests for children's medical records when parents are separated.

Separated parents part 2: When parents disagree about a child’s treatment

In this 10 minute podcast Georgie Haysom and Ruanne Brell discuss issues that arise when parents disagree with treatment for a child.

Separated parents part 3: Treatment of mature minors

In this 10 minute podcast Georgie Haysom and Ruanne Brell discuss issues that arise when the child might be a mature minor.

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