Australian Homeschool Hub RSPCA Learning Experience

RSPCA NSW Youth & Animal Program

Inspiring Compassion. Building Confidence.

Australian Homeschool Hub is excited to partner with RSPCA NSW to offer high school students a special hands-on learning experience at the RSPCA Sydney Adoption and Education Centre in Yagoona.

This three-hour educational excursion connects students with real-world learning about animal welfare, behaviour and responsible care. Students will develop empathy, compassion and respect for animals while exploring important topics that connect with curriculum, character and community.

Please note: This booking page is for families who have received confirmation of a place from Australian Homeschool Hub.

Who can attend?

This program is exclusively for high school students in Years 7-12.

Students must be current Australian Homeschool Hub subscribers to attend. Places are strictly limited to a maximum of 25 students per session.

Event details

Location: RSPCA Sydney Adoption and Education Centre, Yagoona
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Duration: Three hours
Cost: $20 per student
Program format: One session per student
Maximum capacity: 25 students per session

Term 4 session dates

• Tuesday 20 October 2026
• Thursday 5 November 2026

Please select the correct session when booking. Additional dates may be offered depending on interest and availability.

What students will experience

During this hands-on program, students will:

• Learn about animal behaviour and body language
• Build empathy, compassion and respect for animals
• Explore real-life topics including stereotypes, respect and understanding
• Participate in interactive discussions and learning activities
• Learn more about the important work of RSPCA NSW
• Receive a Certificate of Completion

The Certificate of Completion can be included in the student’s homeschool portfolio and may be a valuable addition to future CVs.

Drop-off and supervision

This is a drop-off excursion. Parents and guardians do not attend the program.

Students will be supervised throughout the excursion by Australian Homeschool Hub supervisors and RSPCA staff.

Australian Homeschool Hub will provide a minimum of one supervisor for every 15 students. All Australian Homeschool Hub supervisors attending the excursion will hold a valid Working With Children Check.

Supervisors on any of the day may include:

• Elisha - Founder, Australian Homeschool Hub
• Yami - Australian Homeschool Hub Volunteer

• Juliana - Australian Homeschool Hub Volunteer

Students must remain with their supervising adults at all times, including while in the Education Centre, shelter areas and retail space.

What students need to bring

Each student should bring:

• Their own lunch
• A water bottle
• A pencil case with basic writing materials
• Any essential medication or personal items they may require

Food options available onsite are limited, so students should bring enough food and water for the morning.

Animal interactions

Animal welfare is the RSPCA’s highest priority.

RSPCA staff will endeavour to provide students with a safe and appropriate animal interaction; however, an animal interaction cannot be guaranteed. The welfare and comfort of the shelter animals will always come first, and animals will not be placed under unnecessary stress for the purpose of the program.

RSPCA NSW Behaviour Agreement

Before attending, every student must understand and agree to follow the RSPCA NSW Behaviour Agreement.

During the excursion, students must:

• Remain calm and predictable around all animals
• Stay with their Australian Homeschool Hub supervisors at all times
• Not run or climb while onsite
• Not scream, shout or make other loud noises
• Keep their fingers out of animal enclosures
• Never tap on the glass at the front of an enclosure
• Collect their rubbish after eating and dispose of it correctly
• Listen carefully and follow all directions given by RSPCA staff and Australian Homeschool Hub supervisors
• Treat animals, staff, supervisors and other students with kindness and respect

RSPCA NSW reserves the right to remove a person from the excursion if their behaviour is considered detrimental to an animal’s welfare.

During checkout, the parent or legal guardian completing the booking must read the attached RSPCA NSW Behaviour Agreement and confirm that they have discussed these requirements with their child.

The student must understand that following these requirements is a condition of participating in the excursion.

Before completing your booking

Please ensure that:

• Your child is currently in Years 7–12
• Your family has a current Australian Homeschool Hub subscription
• Australian Homeschool Hub has confirmed that your child has a place
• You select one paid ticket for each participating student
• You choose the correct session date
• You provide accurate emergency contact, medical and accessibility information
• You read the attached RSPCA NSW Behaviour Agreement
• You discuss the behaviour requirements with your child
• Your child is comfortable attending a three-hour program without a parent or guardian present

Payment secures your child’s place in the selected session. Bookings for each session will close once the maximum capacity has been reached.

We look forward to welcoming our young people to this meaningful learning experience and helping them become kind, compassionate and confident young leaders.