RSPCA Education Van - Out and About

Last weekend saw the official launch of the new RSPCA Education Van.
The design has been in the pipeline for many months - we received over 200 amazing photos from people with their pets.  We couldn't decide on only ONE winner, so we used ALL of the photos in a mosaic for some animal shapes around the van.
It looks fantastic, and if your school would like a visit, please let us know.
Don't forget to wave if you see us around town.......

Over 100 protected!

The power of Education is strong as it sweeps over Western Sydney, helping owners and their dogs become protected against disease!

Tuesday 8th May, 2012 saw RSPCA NSW's Free Vaccination Drive come to fruition in Cranebrook with over 100 dogs vaccinated for free for local pensioners and low income earners.

Community Education Manager, Claire Kendall, would like to thank the following who made it all possible...

• Virbac
• Provet
• Penrith Veterinary Hospital
• Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic
• Dr Mark Kelman
• Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre
• Penrith City Council
• Housing NSW

Watch this space for our next instalment, "Mount Druitt surmounts parvovirus!"





It's National Families Week!

Did you know that this week, May 15-21, is National Families Week? The Educaiton Team at RSPCA NSW Education were invited to RM Campbell Reserve in Bankstown today for a fun filled family day for local families and playgroups.

Steph and Zoe attended and had a great morning talking to parents, teaching children basic dog safety skills, and even doing some fun colouring in!

Steph at the RSPCA Marquee - A lovely day to be out in the sun!

Zoe colouring in with Max (the dog) and a new friend

From the City to...

Olympic Park!

Geography is no challenge for the RSPCA NSW Education Team as they assist with the promotion of RSPCA's Million Paws Walk - a major fundraising event that helps raise the almost $40 million needed each year to keep RSPCA NSW running.

The Channel 10 News weather cross was taken over by cute and cuddly canines, all looking for a home and helping to spread the word about the Event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3PjAWlvCvk&feature=youtu.be

Driving down parvo

Recent reports indicate that there has been a high incidence of parvovirus in dogs in some areas of Western Sydney so RSPCA NSW Education are thankful that they can step in and help those most in need.

Thanks to Virbac and Provet for donating vaccines to the Team, Community Education Manager, Claire and Community Vet Nurse, Tanya, are able to run a free vaccination drive for low income earners and pensioners of Cranebrook and Mount Druitt.

Last week saw the ball rolling with the first Info and Registration Day held in Cranebrook with over 100 dogs registered to receive their free vaccination. Stay tuned for updates on the drive as the first vaccination day is coming up this week!



Thank you to everyone who came along!



Going for a million!

With the RSPCA's Million Paws Walk coming up in two weeks, the Education Team hit the streets to get the word out and registrations up (why not aim for a million?).

Okay, so not the streets exactly, more like the concourse and lucky for that because at 6.00am, any shelter from the cold was welcome! So to set the scene - think Town Hall Station, peak hour passenger traffic, a few thousand postcards and the Education Team out in force! Strategically positioned was Education Manager, Mark, Community Education Manager, Matt and Education Officers, Eva, Steph and Zoe. Our aim? No one was getting past us without an awareness of RSPCA's upcoming major fundraising event.

So perhaps, several might have slipped by, but obviously they had already registered and were just a little late for work. Thanks to those who did grab some info and we hope to see you and your canine buddy on Sunday 20 May, 2012!

On the right, Zoe and her morning smile!

And on the left, Eva and her fan of postcards!

Education Goes to the Fair

Last week, Mark and Steph from the Education team packed the Volkswagon Crafter and travelled 1, 132km to attend the biennial Broken Hill Agfair. The event was held over two days and provided an opportunity for the RSPCA Broken Hill branch to raise funds and attract membership. Throughout the event, the education team engaged with participants and discussed animal welfare issues, humane foods and current RSPCA Campaigns.  


Many thanks to the RSPCA Broken Hill branch, shelter and veterinary clinic for their support and inviting the Education team to attend. The team look forward to visiting again in 2014!




Steph with the humane food display