RSPCA Seminar 2011

RSPCA Victoria hosted a seminar to identify opportunities for animal welfare organisations to work together and improve animal welfare. Speakers profiled strategies both locally and overseas that have improved positive welfare outcomes. The day included a discussion of opportunities for collaboration and how working together, we can improve the lives of animals in Victoria.

Please see a list of speakers below, including some presentations
from the seminar.

Ms Maria Mercurio   
Chief Executive Officer (RSPCA Victoria)
Sharing knowledge to achieve a brighter future for companion animals.
View Maria Mercurio's presentation

Mr Steve Moore  
Licensing and Audit Officer (Bureau of Animal Welfare)
Codes of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds.
  View Steve Moore's presentation

Dr Pauleen Bennett  
Director of Regional Operations, School of Psychological Science (LaTrobe University)
The importance of minimising animals’ time in shelter environments.
  View Pauleen Bennett's presentation

Ms Kae Norman
Founder (Rescued with Love)
Taking a different approach to achieve more positive animal welfare outcomes.
  View Kae Norman's presentation

Ms Tam Burke  
Rescue Officer (Beagle Rescue)
Networking with likeminded communities - the important role of a breed specialist group.
View Tam Burke's presentation
 
Ms Allie Jalbert  
Manager Animal Shelters (RSPCA Victoria)
Inspiration from overseas - strategies and models of animal care from the USA.
View Allie Jalbert's presentation