Animals and pet ownership
Provides information on responsible pet ownership and safety around dogs (this part is like a Stranger Danger but dogs are the strangers).
Council is part of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) PetPEP Program which provides an opportunity for Council to provide up to Year 6 Children information on responsible pet ownership. Council's agreement with the AVA PetPEP program sees Council staff provide up to 6 visits each year, with the AVA Coordinators organising the venues / dates / times etc.
What the Local Laws team can offer:
Topic - Responsible pet ownership and safety around dogs (safety around dogs is as per the AVA PetPEP / RSPCA Guidelines).
Session types - Generally Indoor (classroom / auditorium) but Council staff have also provided sessions undercover outdoors. Part of the presentation does involve audience volunteer participation at various stages.
Session Length - Under AVA PetPep Guidelines, the normal session runs for approx. 15 - 20 minutes but can be easily modified to suit the target audience / school requirements.
Session Audience Size - Normally have up to 20 - 25 students per session (Council staff have conducted sessions with less and far more, is dependent on the school and student numbers).
Age Groups - Up to and including Year 6 (Council simply need to know the target age group prior to the day).
Resources Provided - Council staff can provide colouring in sheets / find a word sheets.
Presenters - Members of the LVRC Local Laws Compliance Team, all have current Blue Cards.
Contact Council for bookings with Council's Local Laws Coordinator.
Phone: 1300 005 872
Email: mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au
