RSPCA NSW Education School Holiday Program was launched in January 2012 at the Sydney Shelter. It provides a unique opportunity for children and youths to see first hand how RSPCA NSW operate with the Southern Hemipshere’s largest animal shelter, one of Australia’s biggest team of Vets and home to the famous ‘Animal Rescue’ crew – the main animal law enforcement body in the State.
From providing environmental enrichment to our canine companions and keeping up the grooming schedule for our feline friends to hearing the harrowing tales from a seasoned RSPCA Inspector and performing a mock surgery with our RSPCA Vets, the RSPCA NSW School Holiday Program is a look into animal welfare from a whole different perspective.
Participants are asked to find their calling, either in the Primary, Secondary or Youth Program and join the RSPCA NSW Education Team for a journey into our fight against animal cruelty!
PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM (8 – 11yrs)
Stop Cruelty:
Inspector and Animal Attendant Role, Animal Cruelty and Responsible Pet Ownership
Save Lives Day:
Veterinarian Role, Animal Health and Responsible Pet Ownership
SECONDARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM (12 – 14yrs)
YOUTH SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM (15 – 17yrs)
Stop Cruelty:
Inspector and Animal Attendant Role, Animal Cruelty and Responsible Pet Ownership
Save Lives:
Veterinarian Role, Animal Health and Animal behaviour and Training
For more information and to book online, go to:
What a fantastic idea, when are they going to do this in Newcastle??
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly something we are looking at expanding into other shelters - Rutherford (near Newcastle) and Illawarra (near Wollongong) being the next likely ones.
DeletePerhaps January next year as we are still currently expanding the Sydney program and recruiting volunteers to assist with the running of the sessions, but keep your eyes posted on the blog and our website!