Workshops & Training

Theory - Regulatory Issues, Animal Care and Use in Research and Teaching at Monash University (Monash staff and Students only)

The Monash Animal Ethics Office holds these information sessions for students and staff twice a year to inform on

• The ethical and legal responsibilities regarding the use of animals in research and teaching at Monash University
• Occupational Health and Safety issues of using animals
• Animal biology
• Introduction to pain, distress, monitoring, analgesia and euthanasia
• Experimental Design

Attendance is compulsory for new Monash students and staff who are using animals in research and teaching.

The information session is aimed at

• Students who will be using animals in research and teaching
• New staff who have not attended any previous animal ethics training

The next session will be held Orientation Week, 2009. Date to be advised.
No charge to attend this session.

How to get there - Map (pdf 300kb, jpg 317kb)

Theory - Understanding your Legal Responsibilities and Animal Use in Research and Teaching at Monash University (Monash staff and Students only)

The Monash Animal Ethics Office will be holding these information sessions for Researchers to inform on the ethical and legal responsibilites regarding the use of animals in research and teaching at Monash University.
The information session is aimed at

• Researchers who have recently joined Monash University and are not familar with the legal responsibilites and structure of Monash University regarding to animal ethics and welfare
• Researchers who wish to update their knowledge of current animal ethics legislation and compliance, and common causes of breaches.

Run first Friday of each month from 2-3 pm.
Contact us  to register.

Practical Training Modules (Monash staff and students only)

Flier for Practical Training (rtf 25.2kb)

These modules are run in collaboration with Monash Animal Services
Venue: Monash Animal Services, Building 41, Clayton Campus
No charge to attend. 
If these sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when you are allocated to a session.
Contact us to register and provide full name, department, supervisor and contact details.

Workshop for Writing Successful Monash Animal Ethics Applications

Do you need help with writing your animal ethics application?
The Monash University Animal Ethics Office offers small workshops in preparing animal ethics applications step-by-step. 
You are given the opportunity to workshop your next animal ethics application in a small group setting.  We explain and give examples of the what, why and how of a good application.

Time - 2:30pm - 4:00 pm.
Venue - Research Office Meeting Room, Rm 117, Building 3d, Wellington Road, Clayton Campus
Contact us  to register.

On-Line Training Programs

Canada - Canadian Council for Animal Care.
12 web based modules covering core topics for all animal users

UK - Assessing the Health and Welfare of Laboratory Animals, New Castle University
Practical animal handling
Recognising post-operative pain
Basic assessment of  laboratory aniaml health and welfare

Sheep Workshop Proceedings

National Workshop on the Welfare of Sheep as Experimental Animals held on 20-21 April 2005.  Please see Proceedings for further information.

Training for AEC Members

• BAW training courses & seminars for AEC members
• ANZCCART training courses & seminars
• BAW & ANZCCART booklet - Guidelines for AEC Members
• NHMRC Category D members
• Reading list from the AEO
• 3Rs On-Line Module CCAC 
• SOBS A & B AEC member resources - contact AEC Secretary.