educating the community using ava petpep australian veterinary association’s pets and people...
DESCRIPTION
HISTORY OF AVA PETPEP First launched in Western Australia in 1990 It was developed by AVA veterinarians and teachers due to: × Increased incidence in dog attacks, × More reports of neglected and abandoned pets × Increased urban housing development and corresponding rise in animal related attacks. Originally = charging vets + BQ annual support Now = Local Councils + RSPCA + BQ + DonationsTRANSCRIPT
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EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY USING AVA PETPEP
Australian Veterinary Association’s Pets and People Education Program
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PART 1:
WHAT IS AVA PetPEP?
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HISTORY OF AVA PETPEP
First launched in Western Australia in 1990It was developed by AVA veterinarians and teachers due to:× Increased incidence in dog attacks,× More reports of neglected and abandoned pets× Increased urban housing development and
corresponding rise in animal related attacks.Originally = charging vets + BQ annual supportNow = Local Councils + RSPCA + BQ + Donations
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WHAT IS AVA PETPEP?
The Australian Veterinary Association’s Pets and People Education Program (AVA PetPEP)
A community education initiative for primary school aged children
Designed to teach primary children about the five (5) key messages…
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KEY MESSAGES
Responsible Pet
OwnershipWelfare of Animals
Healthy Living
(Pets & People)
Safety Around Animals
Animals and the
Community
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Enhance children’s understandings of animalsTeach responsible pet ownership to future pet ownersAssist with integration of responsible pet care messages into the classroomEngage AVA members with the community
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SCHOOL VISITS
Involves up to 4 speakers20 minute rotationsOperate on a rotation basisHighly regarded by teachers
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THE AVA PETPEP TEAM
Education Officer/Program CoordinatorP/T Administration OfficerP/T Administration Assistant
AVA PetPEP QLD3/4202 Logan Rd,Eight Miles Plains QLD 4113
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PARTNERSHIPS IN QLD
AVA
VETS & VET NURSES
Local Councils
$
RSPCA$
Greyhound Adoption Program
Biosecurity QLD$
Dog Obedience Clubs
Assistance Dogs
Wildlife groups
Qld PrimarySchools
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PARTNERSHIPS IN QLD
Stakeholder ContactsQueensland Primary Students 25,000+ p.a.Queensland Primary Schools 400+AVA member Veterinarians 224Veterinary Nurses 257Veterinary Clinics 152Local Councils 15 (42 representatives)Wildlife Volunteers 27Dog Obedience Volunteers 31
*Other stakeholders include RSPCA volunteers, Biosecurity Qld staff, Assistance Dogs, Bird Rescue groups, other animal interest groups
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LOCAL COUNCIL
“Responsible Pet Ownership”
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VETS AND VET NURSES
“Animal Health”
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RSPCA
“Prevent-a-Bite”
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OTHER GROUPS…
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PRESENTATION PLANS
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FLASHCARDS
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EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
Consultancy available for all presentersAVA PetPEP Veterinary Pack will provide a basic presentation outlineAdditional online sources are available with links to educational handouts (e.g. “ticks”)Remember, unlike some of your clients, these ones don’t bite…most of the time