RSPCA NSW runs courses about animal care and welfare for all age groups.Home What we do Education Primary Stage 1What we doAdoptionsDogs and PuppiesCat and KittensPocket PetsBirdsLivestockAdoption feesExceptional OwnersSeniors for Seniors ProgramVeterinary ServicesRSPCA Sydney Veterinary HospitalRSPCA Hunter Veterinary Hospital (Rutherford)RSPCA Tighes Hills Veterinary HospitalRSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary HospitalRescue and RehabilitateAnimal AmbulanceDrives For LivesBehaviourPet Rehabilitation ProgramLost and FoundI’ve lost my petI’ve found a petCare for AnimalsOwning a PetCostsVeterinary CareAdopting a New PetLocating a Lost PetPets and Rental PropertiesDisaster Management PlansEnrichmentThe Chain ExchangeDog CareDog Walking GuidelinesParvovirus in DogsBarkingDog Training Tips and VideosBathing and GroomingIdentificationVeterinary CareHousingBreedsEnrichmentNutritionPuppy CareCat CareKitten CareIdentificationVeterinary CareKeeping Wildlife Safe and Your Cat HappyHousingBreedsBathing and GroomingTrainingNutritionPocket PetsLivestockBirdsHousingIdentificationVeterinary CareNutritionBathing and GroomingTrainingPet HazardsToxic Plants for PetsChristmas SeasonFireworks and StormsHeat StressSnake Bites and PetsBushfires and House FiresDroughtsEducationPrimaryEarly Stage 1Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3SecondaryStage 4Stage 5Stage 6TertiarySchool Holiday ProgramCommunity GroupsAnimal AmbassadorsProfessional Development for TeachersFamily FunTrainingACM20117 Certificate II in Animal StudiesACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and DogsBasic Animal First AidACMGAS206 Provide Basic First Aid for AnimalsIntroducing Your Pet to a New BabyAnimal WelfareOur InspectoratePrevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979)Working in CommunitiesCommunity Aged Care ProgramCommunity Domestic Violence ProgramCommunity Homelessness ProgramVolunteering for Community ProgramsOutreach Animal Assistance ProgramsHuman Services WorkshopsIndigenous Community Companion Animal Health Program (ICCAHP)Youth InitiativesHome Ever AfterCommunity Branches and ProgramsBushfire ResponseDisaster and AlertsHot weatherFireworks and StormsBushfires and House FiresDroughtsRSPCA Pet InsuranceHEA: Home Ever AfterPrimaryEarly Stage 1Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 1Dog SafetyStudents will learn how to safely interact with dogs, covering four key messages:Looking at dog body language and how they feel i.e., happy, angry, scaredThe steps to meeting a dog for the first timeSafe and unsafe situations to interact with dogsWhat to do when encountering an unknown dogDuration: 30 minutesGroup size: 1-3 classesCurriculum linksPDHPE: PD1-2 recognises and describes strategies people can use to feel comfortable, resilient and safe in situationsResponsible Pet OwnershipStudents will learn how to care for dogs and cats and cover important aspects of pet ownership including:FoodWaterShelterGroomingVeterinary treatmentDuration: 40 minutesGroup size: 1-2 classesCurriculum linksScience: ST1-4LW-S describes observable features of living things and their environmentsRSPCA in the CommunityRSPCA NSW has over 140 years of history in New South Wales and has played an important role in preventing cruelty to animals and advocating for their welfare.Students will learn about the different roles within RSPCA NSW, including animal attendants, inspectors and veterinarians. They will learn how the organisation helps animals in their local community and how the students themselves can help animals.Duration: 30-45 minutesGroup size: Any number of students or classesCurriculum linksHistory: HT1-2 identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time Frequently asked questionsDo you bring live animals to school incursions?The welfare of our shelter animals is paramount, so we do not bring live animals to our incursions. We do use life-size plush animals to complement our messages.Do you charge fees for your incursions?We don’t have set fees for our incursions, but as a charity we do ask for a donation. This may be monetary such as a gold coin per student or a collection of items for our shelter animals such a bedding, treats or toys.How can I get in contact with the RSPCA NSW Education team?Please email our Education team at education@rspcansw.org.au or call us on 02 9782 4478.
