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School Holiday Programs

The AWL is excited to be offering two brand new School Holiday programs; the Companion Animal Care & Training Holiday Course, which is for high school  students aged between 12 - 17 years and Animal Antics, which is for Primary School student aged between 6 - 11 years. We also run an Excursion Program just for Holiday Care and Daycare groups. Click on the links below to find out more about these fun programs.

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Animal Antics

animalanticskidsAnimal Antics is a one day school holiday program for children 6 - 10 years old. The program offers a range of animal related activities that are designed to be fun and hands-on while also teaching children responsible care and respect for animals.

Throughout the day, children work through a range of structured, hands-on activities related to the care of companion animals. Children do a combination of small and whole group activities, which includes some supervised contact time with our animals. Children also have the opportunity to get a ‘behind the scenes' tour of the AWL Rehoming Centre where they learn all about how the AWL helps the animals in our community.

For more information, including dates, costs and activties overview, please download the Animal Antics Information Sheet. You may also download the Animal Antics Registration Form and Payment Form or contact the Education Division and we will send you out a Registration Pack.  

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Companion Animal Care & Training Short Course

The Companion Animal Care and Training Short Course is open to high school students 12 - 17 years old who love animals and want to learn more about caring for them and working ingirlsoncourse the animal industry. Students gain real-life industry experience and animal care skills in the fun and rewarding environment of the Animal Welfare League Qld. 

Students work through a range of hands-on and theory components, taught by AWL Education Officers and visiting experts, at the AWL Qld Education Centre in Coombabah. The course is 15 contact hours held over three days (9:30am - 2:30pm each day). Over the three days students will gain:

  • Knowledge and practical skills in the areas of dog obedience training, hydrobathing and basic grooming.
  • Knowledge and skills in companion animal care including basic vet care, enrichment for dogs and cats, breed identification and animal management law.
  • An understanding of the needs of dogs and cats in a refuge facility and how AWL Animal Attendants care for these particular needs on a daily basis.
  • An understanding of how the AWL rehoming centre functions (including a behind the scenes tour of refuge facilities and animal hospital) and how the AWL assists animals in need within the community.

For more information, including dates, costs and course overview, please download the Companion Animal Holiday Course Information Sheet. You may also download the Registration Form and Payment Form or contact the Education Division and we will send you out a Registration Pack.

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Holiday Care Excursion Program

The AWL Education DIvision has developed two brand new Holiday Care Excursion Programs where childcare and vacation care centres can now choose to either COME TO US or we GO TO THEM! Download an INFORMATION FLYER or see details below.

Animal Antics Excursion Program

Bring your group to the AWL Rehoming and Education Centre for a 2 hour excursion. Included is;

  • A guided tour of our Animal Refuge
  • A ‘Caring for your Pets’ Presentation
  • The Pet Trivia Quiz Show
  • ‘Hands-on’ Rotational Activities
  • ‘Take-home’ pack for each child

COST: $7.00 per child (with a minimum of 25 children) PLEASE NOTE: Maximum of 35 children per excursion

Animal Antics On-the-Road

Invite an AWL Education Officer to visit your centre for a 1 hour activities session and presentation. Included is;

  • A ‘Caring for your Pets’ Presentation
  • ‘Hands-on’ Rotational Activities
    (resources provided)
  • ‘Take-home’ pack for each child
  • AWL mascot animals visit (optional)

COST: $8.00 per child (with a minimum 25 children); $6.00 per child (with a minimum 35+ children) PLEASE NOTE: Maximum of 40 children per session 

 

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