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Our schemes offer a range of services including subsidised desexing, microchipping and vaccination. These services are targeted to areas of need in Sydney and regional and remote areas of NSW. These services are generally run in conjunction with local councils and veterinary services. Means-testing ensures we assist those in a community who are most in need. To ensure valuable veterinary medical resources are given to the people who require it the most, pet owners will need to be able to provide proof of a valid Centrelink benefits card to access these services. Education campaigns that increase community awareness about the importance of desexing and other aspects of socially responsible ownership are a vital part of the programs. Our programs include but are not limited to: Community Animal Welfare Scheme (CAWS): Subsidised desexing, microchipping and vaccinations in Sydney and also regional communities of NSW in collaboration with local councils, veterinary services and RSPCA Branches. Community Vaccination Days: Subsidised vaccinations and microchipping in collaboration with local council, veterinary services and RSPCA Branches. If you are from a local council or veterinary service and are interested in finding out more about our services and how you could set one up in your area please contact one of our RSPCA NSW Community Outreach Officers for more information at outreach@rspcansw.org.au If you are in need of assistance with your animal or know someone else in need of assistance and want to find out if our services are coming to an area near you, please complete the enquiry form below. Contact us for assistance Disclaimer: Please note that we will endeavour to respond to all enquiries within seven days of receipt. If your animal is in need of urgent medical treatment, please contact your local veterinarian ASAP to seek that treatment. Are you requesting assistance for yourself or someone else?*MyselfSomeone elseHow do you know this person?*E.g. friend, social worker, guardian etc.Name* First name Last name Email* Phone Number*Suburb*Please select your local council*Please selectAlbury City CouncilArmidale Regional CouncilAuburn City CouncilBallina Shire CouncilBalranald Shire CouncilBathurst Regional CouncilBayside CouncilBega Valley Shire CouncilBellingen Shire CouncilBerrigan Shire CouncilBlacktown City CouncilBland Shire CouncilBlayney Shire CouncilBlue Mountains City CouncilBogan Shire CouncilBombala CouncilBourke Shire CouncilBrewarrina Shire CouncilBroken Hill City CouncilBurwood CouncilByron Shire CouncilCabonne CouncilCamden CouncilCampbelltown City CouncilCanterbury-Bankstown CouncilCarrathool Shire CouncilCentral Coast CouncilCentral Darling Shire CouncilCessnock City CouncilCity of Canada Bay CouncilCity of Lithgow CouncilCity of Parramatta CouncilClarence Valley CouncilCobar Shire CouncilCoffs Harbour City CouncilCoolamon Shire CouncilCoonamble Shire CouncilCootai-Gundagai Regional CouncilCouncil of the City of SydneyCowra Shire CouncilCumberland CouncilDubbo Regional CouncilDungog Shire CouncilEdward River CouncilEurobodalla Shire CouncilFairfield City CouncilFederation CouncilForbes Shire CouncilGeorges River CouncilGilgandra Shire CouncilGlen Innes Severn CouncilGoulburn Mulwaree CouncilGreater Hume Shire CouncilGreater Taree City CouncilGriffith City CouncilGunnedah Shire CouncilGwydir Shire CouncilHawkesbury City CouncilHay Shire CouncilHilltop CouncilHolroyd City CouncilInner West CouncilInverell Shire CouncilJunee Shire CouncilKempsey Shire CouncilKu-ring-gai CouncilKyogle CouncilLachlan Shire CouncilLake Macquarie City CouncilLane Cove Municipal CouncilLeeton Shire CouncilLismore City CouncilLiverpool City CouncilLiverpool Plains Shire CouncilLockhart Shire CouncilMaitland City CouncilMid-Coast CouncilMid-Western Regional CouncilMoree Plains Shire CouncilMosman Municipal CouncilMurray River CouncilMurrumbidgee CouncilMuswellbrook Shire CouncilNambucca Shire CouncilNarrabri Shire CouncilNarrandera Shire CouncilNarromine Shire CouncilNewcastle City CouncilNorth Sydney CouncilNorthern Beaches CouncilOberon CouncilOrange City CouncilParkes Shire CouncilPenrith City CouncilPort Macquarie-Hastings CouncilPort Stephens CouncilQueanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilRandwick City CouncilRichmond Valley CouncilRyde City CouncilShellharbour City CouncilShoalhaven City CouncilSingleton CouncilSnowy Monaro Regional CouncilSnowy River Shire CouncilSnowy Valleys CouncilStrathfield Municipal CouncilSutherland Shire CouncilTamworth Regional CouncilTemora Shire CouncilTenterfield Shire CouncilThe Council of the Municipality of Hunters HillThe Council of the Municipality of KiamaThe Council of the Shire of HornsbyThe Hills Shire CouncilTweed Shire CouncilUnincorporated Far WestUpper Hunter Shire CouncilUpper Lachlan Shire CouncilUralla Shire CouncilWagga Wagga City CouncilWalcha CouncilWalgett Shire CouncilWarren Shire CouncilWarrumbungle Shire CouncilWaverley CouncilWeddin Shire CouncilWentworth Shire CouncilWilloughby City CouncilWingecarribee Shire CouncilWollondilly Shire CouncilWollongong City CouncilWoollahra Municipal CouncilYass Valley CouncilDo you have any of the following?* Pension card Health care card Other government assistance None of the above Unfortunately, if you are none of the above access to assistance will be limited. However, we will still get in contact to discuss options.How can we help?* Desexing Microchipping Vaccination Veterinary treatment Other Please describe further*Species of animals needing assistance* Dog Cat Other What other species require assistance?Number and ages of animals needing assistance*E.g. one 10-week-old puppy, three 6-week-old kittens, one 4-year-old dogTell us more about the animals that need assistanceE.g. are the animals desexed, have the animals had any litters etc.Have the animals seen a veterinarian?*YesNoUnsureHave you sought assistance elsewhere?*YesNoWhere else have you sought assistance?We can always get in touch with them to find the best way to help. The RSPCA is committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). You can read our Collection Notice here.
