Home What we do Education Primary Stage 3What 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 3Dog SafetyStudents will learn how to safely interact with dogs, covering four key messages:Interpreting dog body languageThe steps to meeting a dog for the first timeSafe and unsafe situations to interact with dogsWhat to do when encountering an unknown dogDuration: 45 minutesGroup size: 1-3 classesCurriculum linksPDHPE: PD3-2 investigates information, community resources and strategies to demonstrate resilience and seek help for themselves and othersResponsible Pet OwnershipStudents will learn about responsible dog and cat care and cover important aspects of pet ownership including:Food – nutritionWater – staying hydratedShelter – indoors or outdoorsGrooming – short- and long-haired animalsVeterinary treatment – worming, flea treatment and desexingEnrichment – keeping pets mentally and physically stimulatedDuration: 45 minutesGroup size: 1-2 classesCurriculum linksScience: ST3-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living thingsRSPCA 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. Case studies will be presented to students to look at 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: HT3-3 identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian societySustainability & PetsWith over 60 per cent of Australian households with one or more pets, it is important to look at the impact our furry friends have on the environment. This program will cover the various ways we can lessen our pets’ carbon footprint including:Reusable and DIY enrichmentRecycled litterNon-plastic poo bagsKeeping cats indoorsDuration: 30 minutesGroup size: Any number of classesCurriculum linksHistory: HT3-3 identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian societyCats in the CommunityRSPCA NSW had 15,688 kittens and cats come through our shelter doors in the last financial year, so we’re always finding ways to advocate for their rehoming and protection.Students will learn about the impact of stray and semi-owned cats in the local community and environment. We will also explore before and after cat cruelty cases. Importantly, we will discuss the ways in which students can help improve the welfare for felines in the community.Duration: 45 minutesGroup size: 1-2 classesCurriculum linksScience: ST3-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living thingsAnimal Welfare Campaign: Should animals be kept in cages?This program can be used as stimulus for a persuasive text module in the classroom and will present the views and policies of RSPCA NSW on the following examples of animals in cages:Caged hens laying eggsPuppies caged in puppy factoriesExotic animals kept in cages for circus entertainmentDuration: 45 minutesGroup size: 1-2 classesCurriculum linksEnglish: EN3-7C thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information and ideas and identifies connections between texts when responding to and composing textsAnimal Welfare Campaign: Humane foodMore and more people are questioning where their food comes from – and rightly so. This program will discuss the various farming systems that produce our eggs, chicken meat and pork, including:Caged freeBarn laidFree-range systemsRSPCA Approved Farming scheme will also be discussed as more animal welfare options become available, therefore equipping students with the knowledge to make more humane choices while browsing the supermarket shelves.Duration: 40 minutesClass size: 1-2 classesCurriculum linksScience: ST3-5LW-T explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition 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.
