McConnell Dowell
German Pinscher Club of NSW
Supercoat Petcare Pty
Dr Terry Theakstone - Ryde Veterinary Clinic
The Jolly Pelican Seafood, Wyong, NSW
DR Geoffrey Thompson, Wyoming Veterinarian Hospital
Rotary Club Of Mount DruittUnilever (Corporation)
Sydney Water
Pam (Individual)
Julie (Individual)
Stacey and Elliot (Individuals)
Christine Stani (Media Promotions)
Plus a big thank you to Jan and Millar McGowan for providing visitors badges and our excellent signage
“Thank You” To Our Kind Sponsors
Pets As Therapy Practical Training In Sydney
Velma’s Pets As Therapy volunteers are offered practical training in specific pets as therapy methods, once per month at Rofe Park, Galston Road, Hornsby. Pets As Therapy course students are also invited to train with VPAT volunteers.
If you would like your pet assessed for suitability before enrolling onto the course, you can have your pet assessed here. Or, we can offer pre-enrollment pet assessments at various places around Sydney and the Central Coast. Contact us to arrange this by phoning Velma on 0432 578 210 or emailing us at velma@velmaspetsastherapy.com.au
2009 Practical Training Dates + Pre-Enrolling Dog Assessments
Oct 24th, Nov 21st
Numbers are limited so bookings are essential. For full details and to book a place please email: velma@velmaspetsastherapy.com.au
Locations Of Our Course Accredited Pets As Therapy Volunteers
Sydney - North, South, East and West
The Central Coast
Newcastle
Wollongong
Southern Highlands
Northern NSW
Victoria
Dubbo
Tasmania
Canberra
New Zealand
Italy
Available soon in:
Queensland
Gold Coast
Adelaide
Grafton
South Africa
Japan
UK
Program Statistics
VPAT facilities receiving visits: 58
VPAT facilities awaiting a volunteer: 19
Current working VPAT accredited volunteers: 45
Number of National students currently taking ‘P.A.T. Correspondence Course’ 42
Number of National and International course graduates to date: 1627
Program General Manager: Velma Violet Harris
Visits Coordinator: Di Harper
Office Assistance: Branka Pupovac, Colleen Nelson
New Visitors Administrator: Sandra Jenson
Dog Trainers and Assessors: Velma Violet Harris, Susan Filan, Liz Cureton, Sandra Merhi, Deborah King, Marian Whatson, Cheryl Crabb, Margaret Piper.
Health and Safety Officer: Kathy Mervic
Promotions and Marketing: Christine Stani phone: 02 9644 9988
or e-mail: Bailee@hotkey.net.au
Bookkeeping and Accounts: Bev Holland
Fund Raisers: Vacant - please contact us for more details
Grant Writer: Vacant - please contact us for more details
Office Angel: Vacant - please contact us for more details
Volunteers Needed In Sydney!
Velma’s Pets As Therapy are especially seeking volunteers in all areas of Sydney; Newcastle and the Central Coast. For more details, please go to our “Volunteer’s Wanted!” page or, phone Velma on 0432 578 210 or email: velma@velmaspetsastherapy.com.au
If you have any interest, skills or experience in the above roles, and have some spare time on a regular basis to donate to our program, please let me know. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
