Live Education Webinars

Welcome to SPCA’s Live Education Webinars!

SPCA's Education Webinars, intended for primary and intermediate students, are a great way for young learners to learn all about animal welfare, responsible animal guardianship, and the role SPCA plays in our communities.

These are six, 30-minute educational webinars that take place online every term and can be used as stand-alone learning experiences or as introductions to learning with SPCA's unit and single-session lesson plans. Register for one or more Live Education Webinar now!

Spaces are Limited, Register Now - Because of the interactive nature of the webinars spaces are limited to ensure the best possible learning experience. If you are unable to attend the webinar, please email in advance so we can allocate your spot to an attendee on the wait list.

Term 4 Live Education Webinars - Register Now

You will receive a Zoom link, via email, on the Monday before each webinar you've registered for.

Webinar Schedule and Supporting Resources

SPCA - Who Are We?!

Learn all about the SPCA in NZ. Who we are, why we started, when we started, where to find us, what we do, and how we do it.

Session Times:

Tuesday, 24th October - 2:15 pm FULL

Thursday, 26th October - 11:15 am

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What are the Five Domains and why are they so important?

Learn about what the Five Domains are and why they are essential for good animal welfare.

Session Times:

Tuesday, 31st October - 2:15pm FULL

Thursday, 2nd November - 11:15am

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Animals think and feel. Here's how we know…

Learn about how animals experience feelings and emotions, what animal sentience means and why it is so important for us to understand.

Session Times:

Tuesday, 7th November - 2:15pm FULL

Thursday, 9th November - 11:15am

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Enrichment – What is it and why is it so important?

Learn about how enrichment helps animals live full, happy, healthy and interesting lives. When done right, enrichment has a positive impact on an animal’s welfare.

Session Times:

Tuesday, 14th November - 2:15pm FULL

Thursday, 16th November - 11:15am

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Help us! How you can get involved with SPCA and help animals?

Learn about all the fun and interesting ways you can get involved with SPCA and the ways you can help animals who need our help.

Session Times:

Tuesday, 21st November - 2:15pm FULL

Thursday, 23rd November - 11:15am

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Animal Welfare Careers - For animal lovers!

Do you have a passion for animals? Do you want to help improve the lives of animals? Find out about the wonderful careers you can set a goal to have in the future!

Session Times:

Tuesday, 28th November - 2:15pm

Thursday, 30th November - 11:15am

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