Animal-assisted Wellbeing and Engagement Programs

Grant Description

This grant provides Victorian government schools with dedicated funding to establish, expand and evaluate animal-assisted wellbeing and engagement programs that enhance student participation, inclusion and academic success. It supports evidence-based, goal-directed initiatives—ranging from one-on-one interventions to whole-school strategies—that integrate trained animals under the supervision of qualified handlers. Schools will build staff capability through professional development in program design, animal welfare, risk management and evaluation, ensuring safe, ethical and sustainable delivery of animal-assisted activities to improve social, emotional and learning outcomes across the student community.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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