Additional Resources
The following links provide support and additional information in the care and use of animals in Victorian Schools:
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (http://www.cecv.vic.catholic.edu.au/)
Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (http://www.ais.vic.edu.au/)
Department of Primary Industries (http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/index.htm) - the authoritative body that monitors how legislation is being implemented in Victoria.
Department of Sustainability and Environment (http://www.dse.vic.gov.au) - contains information relating to wildlife.
National Health and Medical Research Council (http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/ea16syn.htm) - responsible for raising the standard of individual and public health. It does this by fostering health and medical research and training and by monitoring ethical issues relating to health throughout Australia.
Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ANZCCART/) - contains information for animal carers, animal ethics committee members and scientists as well as other interested parties, including schools.
Animal Ethics Infolink (http://www.animalethics.org.au) - a NSW site providing general information about legislation in other states and countries, and links to many sites with information promoting the humane care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
Australian Veterinary Association (http://www.ava.com.au) - the professional organisation representing veterinarians across Australia. A 'Find a Vet' database is a feature of this site.
Education sites for other Australian States/Territories
Use the following links to explore what is happening in education in other states and territories within Australia.
Queensland Education Department (http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/area/science/animal-ethics.html)
South Australia Department of Education and Children Services (http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/animalethics/pages/cg0001037/)
New South Wales Department of Education (http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/curriculum/schools/animal_welf/PD20040029.shtml)
Australian Capital Territory Education Department (http://www.det.act.gov.au/publications_and_policies/policy_a-z)
West Australian Education Department (http://www.animalethics.wa.edu.au/)
Tasmanian Education Department (http://www.education.tas.gov.au/)
Codes of Practice and species notes
Use the following links to learn more about different species and the codes of practice for animal welfare in Victoria.
Department of Primary Industries (http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au)
Department of Sustainability and Environment (http://www.dse.vic.gov.au)