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.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
This course is conducted as an 8 week evening course or a weekend condensed course
- 6 February 2019
- 24 July 2019
- 19 October 2019
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.
Age Requirement: 16 years and over with parent consent
This course is conducted as a 4 week evening course
- 7 November 2019
Must have completed the Aussie Wildlife course or have prior experience
Insight into Vet Nursing
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to walk in the shoes of a veterinary nurse? Maybe you are considering a career change, looking to become a vet nurse, or are simply interested in the daily operations of this field. This course provides an insight into the
This course is conducted as an 8 week evening course
Upcoming course dates:
- 1 May 2019
- 16 October 2019
Australian Mammals: Our Backyard Buddies
Looking at a multiple species, participants will learn about the basic anatomy and physiology of our most beloved Australian natives and what to do if you find an injured animal while you get it to qualified medical help. This hands on and engaging course will leave you empowered with knowledge about our local animals.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
This course is conducted as a weekend condensed course
- 27 July 2019
- 7 Dec 2019
Animal Training and Conditioning
Training helps keeps animals minds healthy and active. This course will help you learn the fundamentals of general animal training, operant training techniques and how to teach desired behaviours from animals in your care. Every animal and species is different in their training needs, which will be explored in this course. Leave with skills to try with your own pets and animals.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
This course is conducted as a weekend condensed course
Upcoming course dates:- 2 February 2019
- 3 August 2019
Cooking On Country: Food Adventure
Be immersed in
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
This course is conducted as a one day course
Upcoming course dates:- 2 March 2019
- 7 September 2019
Planting for Wildlife
Ever been camping and woken to the dawn chorus? Kookaburras laughing, magpies singing, kangaroos hopping and lizards lounging in the sun. You with your hot beverage in hand, soaking up the atmosphere wondering how you can recreate and incorporate this beautiful landscape in your own backyard? Come along to our 1 day program to help achieve these results, led by our skilled and knowledgeable horticulturist.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
This course is conducted as a one day course
- 3 March 2019
- 8 September 2019