Education
Are you a school teacher or principal looking to add fun and informative content to your curriculum?
Lockyer Valley Regional Council is committed to educating all residents on a range of different topics within the region and Council, suitable for school excursions and in class talks and activities.
Disaster Management
What the Disaster Management team can offer is:
- Hazards & Planning (Grade 5 Geography curriculum) - Aimed at grades 5 & 6 to support the Grade 5 Hazards & Planning curriculum - the group will identify local hazards and be provided with tools to support planning.
- Disaster Management for School Children - This session covers topics such as hazards, disaster prevention, planning, response and recovery (PPRR) or any component of PPRR, where to find information in disasters, warnings and alerts and the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements.
- Visit the Local Disaster Coordination Centre - A tour to the Local Disaster Coordination Centre: will discuss Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements, tools used by the Local Disaster Coordination Centre and where community members can access information. All programs can be tailored for the group. All sessions can be delivered in the Local Disaster Coordination Centre or Topics 1 and 2 can be delivered at the school.
Resources provided: Information and publications on hazards and disaster planning
Contact Council for bookings with our Disaster Management Advisor
Phone: 1300 005 872
Email: mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au
Animals and pet ownership
Provides information on responsible pet ownership and safety around dogs (this part is similar to Stranger Danger but dogs are the strangers).
Council is part of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) PetPEP Program which provides an opportunity for Council to provide up to Year 6 children information on responsible pet ownership. Council's agreement with the AVA PetPEP program sees Council staff provide up to six visits each year, with the AVA Coordinators organising the venues / dates / times etc.
What the Local Laws team can offer:
Topic - Responsible pet ownership and safety around dogs (safety around dogs is as per the AVA PetPEP / RSPCA Guidelines).
Session types - Generally indoors (classroom / auditorium) but Council staff have also provided sessions undercover outdoors. Part of the presentation does involve audience volunteer participation at various stages.
Session Length - Under AVA PetPep Guidelines, the normal session runs for approx. 15 - 20 minutes but can be easily modified to suit the target audience / school requirements.
Session Audience Size - Normally have up to 20 - 25 students per session (Council staff have conducted sessions with less and far more, is dependent on the school and student numbers).
Age Groups - Up to and including Year 6 (Council simply need to know the target age group prior to the day).
Resources Provided - Council staff can provide colouring in sheets / find a word sheets.
Presenters - Members of the LVRC Local Laws Compliance Team, all have current Blue Cards.
Contact Council for bookings with Council's Local Laws Coordinator.
Phone: 1300 005 872
Email: mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au
Environment
Council's dedicated people in the Community Wellbeing team have a range of topics and resources, from pest management of weeds and animals to caring for the region's waterways and riparian zones and the benefits of tree planting. For more information visit the Environment and Pest Management page.
Contact Council for bookings. Please note bookings will be subject to Council Officers' availability.
Phone: 1300 005 872
Email: mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au
Waste and Recycling
Council's Waste Services Branch host a range of waste education opportunities. Please visit the Waste Education page for more information.
