Teaching with Animals

Amendments to a VSAEC approved activity

Approved teaching with animals activities must be delivered as described in the Victorian Schools Animal Ethics Committee (VSAEC) application form.

If a school wishes to deliver their activity differently, they will need approval from VSAEC before implementing this change.

Examples of changes that require VSAEC approval include:

• increasing or decreasing the total number of animals approved for use in the activity
• adding or replacing staff on the activity
• making changes to a procedure or protocol currently approved
• extending the activity’s duration
• any other changes.

The Activity amendment form is reviewed by VSAEC at committee meetings. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks before a VSAEC meeting. For information on meeting dates and process, refer to: Applying to VSAEC for approval to teach with animals.

To access a copy of the project amendment form, schools can contact the VSAEC Secretariat via animalethics@education.vic.gov.au