Teaching with Animals

Concluding an approved teaching with animals activity

Completion report

At the conclusion of an activity or program that has been approved by the Victorian Schools Animal Ethics Committee (VSAEC), schools must submit a completion report to the VSAEC within 30 days.

Teachers are required to provide details regarding animal use, any animal welfare issues that may have been encountered and the realised educational benefits for students.

For a copy of the annual report/completion report, schools can contact animalethics@education.vic.gov.au

Rehoming requirements for animals used in teaching

Rehome plans must be considered from the start of the planning stage. At the end of their use in teaching, animals must be rehomed with the focus on 'a home for life'.

For further information, please see Animal Welfare Victoria’s rehoming guide (PDF).