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raining Courses and Research Projects
Boongarry offers a range of training workshops and courses for pet owners, school-aged children/young adults, wildlife rehabilitators, zookeepers, wildlife rangers and animal industry workers.
Our proposed workshop schedule for 2020 has been put on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions -- WATCH THIS SPACE for updates.
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| August |
Sunday |
FNQ BIRD BREEDER'S CLUB - ANNUAL BIRD EXPO & SALE *Not training but a great opportunity for pet & aviary bird owners to come and introduce yourself and meet some of our team; and find out about the avian veterinarian services we offer. Also, meet fellow aviculturalists and learn more about keeping your birds pet birds happy and well. Venue: Cairns Show Grounds, De Jarlais Pavillion Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm |
$2 entry |
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17-08-2021 |
Workshop: GUINEA PIG HEALTH & NUTRITION (Including Rats and Mice) For owners of guinea pigs and rodents with all levels of experience. This session explores the importance of appropriate nutrition, husbandry and handling needs of these pocket pets. Young pet owners welcome! Venue: Boongarry Vet Surgery Time: 4:30pm-6pm |
$35 | Includes notes and demonstration | Book | |
| 31-08-2021 |
Workshop: BIRD BEHAVIOUR "Taming the Toddler Tantrums" - explore principles of wild avian species ecology, how it influences our pet birds in captivity and introductory tips to keeping your birds happy while maintaining your sanity! For pet owners, bird breeders, avian enthusiasts, wildlife carers and animal industry staff. |
$35 | Includes notes and demonstration | Book | |
| September | 14-09-2021 |
Workshop: BASIC REPTILE CARE - Maintaining the "Low Maintenance" Pet This workshop introduces a range of need-to-knows for keeping captive reptiles happy and healthy, paying particular attention to adapting conditions for FNQ. For pet owners, breeders, reptile enthusiats, wildife carers and animal industry staff. Venue: Boongarry Vet Surgery Time: 4:30pm - 6pm |
$35 | Includes notes and demonstration | Book |
| 18-09-2021 |
*INTRODUCTORY RESCUE & CARE OF NATIVE BIRDS Wildlife Carers FNQ Inc www.wcfnq.org.au Venue: TBA |
*Wildlife Carers FNQ Inc MEMBERS ONLY session | --- | ||
22 & 23-09-2021 |
BOONGARRY'S VETS IN PROGRESS - Echidna Program **FULLY BOOKED** School holiday program, tailored exclusively for young people! The program provides school aged youth with an insight into working in the animal industry, while promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and animal care. Heaps of prizes and giveaways too! Contact us to register your interest for future intakes. Venue: Cairns Time: 8:45am - 5pm |
$240 |
Includes 2 FULL days of program, notes, demonstrative equipment & resources, morning & afternoon teas AND a t-shirt!
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27 & 28-09-2021 FULLY BOOKED |
BOONGARRY'S VETS IN PROGRESS - Osprey Program **FULLY BOOKED** School holiday program, tailored exclusively for young people! The program provides school aged youth with an insight into working in the animal industry, while promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and animal care. Industry guest presenters, practical real-life scenarios, prizes, giveaways and heaps more! Contact us to register your interest for future intakes. Venue: Cairns Time: 8:45am - 5pm |
$240 | Includes 2 FULL days of program, notes, demonstrative equipment & resources, morning & afternoon teas AND a t-shirt! | Enquire | |
| OCTOBER | 12-10-2021 |
Workshop: POULTRY HEALTH For poultry owners and breeders with all levels of experience. This session will cover basic husbandry, common health problems and preventative health measures and treatments for all your poultry birds. Venue: Boongarry Vet Surgery Time: 4:30pm - 6pm |
$35 | Includes notes and demonstration | |
16 & 17-10-2021 |
BOONGARRY'S VETS IN PROGRESS - Echidna Program **FULLY BOOKED** School holiday program, tailored exclusively for young people! The program provides school aged youth with an insight into working in the animal industry, while promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and animal care. Heaps of prizes and giveaways too! Contact us to register your interest for future intakes. Venue: Cairns Time: 8:45am - 5pm |
$240 | Includes 2 FULL days of program, notes, demonstrative equipment & resources, morning & afternoon teas AND a t-shirt! | Enquire | |
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TBA |
BOONGARRY'S VETS IN PROGRESS - Tree Frog Program School holiday program offering insight into working in the animal industry, promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and general animal care. Heaps of prizes and giveaways too! Contact us for more information or click to REGISTER your interest now. Venue: Cairns Time: 8:45am - 5pm |
$110 |
Includes 1 FULL day of program, notes, demonstrative equipment & resources, morning & afternoon tea AND a t-shirt! Click HERE for full day program outline
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| TBA |
Workshop: CROP FEEDING & Other Avian Feeding Techniques For pet owners, bird breeders, veterinary staff, carers and wildlife keepers, this workshop aims to demonstrate a range of avian specific support feeding techniques for captive and wild birds. Venue: Boongarry Vet Surgery Time: 4:30pm - 6pm |
Download our Training Brochure here.
For more information about our training packages and opportunities available for yourself or your work team, please contact us anytime.
Environmental Health and Animal Management
For the past 12 years Annabelle and her team have been servicing a number of indigenous communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait. These services include assisting environmental health and animal management workers in these communities to establish and maintain self-managed programmes. Annabelle also provides ongoing training, mentoring and support to the Cape communities.
It is highly rewarding to see the changes occurring as local people become more empowered to provide para-veterinary services in very remote parts of North Queensland. Visit our Facebook page for more news and updates.
Research
Boongarry Veterinary Services is able to provide research assistance in a variety of fields. If you believe you or your business would benefit from guidance to undertake a research project, Boongarry can assist.
Current research projects
Boongarry is proudly participating in the national Sentinel Clinic Wildlife Disease Surveillance Program through Wildlife Health Australia.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer volunteer opportunities at this time. Please keep watching this space for future developments.