Community Courses
Learning at The Sanctuary
Aussie Wildlife Course
The Aussie Wildlife Course is an introductory course developed to train enthusiastic members of our community to provide emergency care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. This course is conducted as an 8 week evening course or a weekend condensed course. Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- New course dates announced soon
Advanced Aussie Wildlife Course
Following on from the Aussie Wildlife Course comes the new Advanced Course, presented by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s veterinarians and hospital staff. Using the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital facilities, the advanced course will explore the unique anatomy and physiology of Australia’s wildlife. This course is conducted as a 4 week evening course
Age Requirement: 16 years and over with parent consent. Must have completed the Aussie Wildlife course or have prior experience.
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife Hospital
- 4 week course, held on a Thursday evening from 6pm - 8:30pm
- Upcoming course dates: 7 November 2019
Insight into Vet Nursing
Ever wanted to know what it is like to walk in the shoes of a vet nurse? Maybe you are considering a career change, looking to become a vet nurse, or are interested in the operations of a veterinary hospital. This course is presented by qualified vets and vet nurses and provides an insight into the role of a vet nurse, and their importance in caring for animals.
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife Hospital
- 8 week course, held on a Wednesday evening from 6pm - 8:30pm
- New course dates announced soon
Australian Mammals: Our Backyard Buddies
This program teaches basic anatomy and physiology of Australian native mammals. Led by our Mammal Supervisor and Koala Specialist, students also learn how to look after injured animals. This hands-on and engaging course will leave you empowered with knowledge about our mammals.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent. This course is conducted as a weekend condensed course
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Weekend course (Saturday & Sunday) held from 9am - 4pm
- Upcoming course dates: 7 December 2019
Animal Training and Conditioning
Animal training has many benefits, including providing physical and mental stimulation for animals in our care. This course helps you learn the fundamentals of animal training, operant training techniques and teaching desired behaviour. Our Exotics Wildlife Supervisor will explore the training needs of different animals and leave you with skills to try with your own pets.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent. This course is conducted as a weekend condensed course
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Weekend course (Saturday & Sunday) held from 9am - 4pm
- New course dates announced soon
Cooking On Country: Food Adventure
Be immersed in culture and refine your culinary techniques with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Cooking on Country Food adventure. Led by a qualified Indigenous chef, participants will cook multiple recipes, and taste foods made with traditional Indigenous ingredients.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent. This course is conducted as a one day course
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- One day course, held from 9am - 3pm
- New course dates announced soon
Planting for Wildlife
Ever been camping and woken to the dawn chorus? Kookaburras laughing, magpies singing, kangaroos hopping, lizards lounging in the sun, and you soaking up the atmosphere. Have you wondered how you can recreate this landscape in your own backyard? Come along to our one day program and learn, from a professional horticulturalist, how to plant and landscape your garden to encourage visiting wildlife.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent. This course is conducted as a one day course
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- One day course, held from 9am - 3pm
- New course dates announced soon