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RNSWCC Charity Grants
11-10-2022Royal NSW Canine Council Health and Welfare Charity Limited (RNSWCCHWC) General Approach and Philosophy
Royal NSW Canine Council Health and Welfare Charity Limited (RNSWCCHWC) is an organisation whose objective is to prevent or relieve the suffering of canines. The charity will achieve these objectives by:
(i) arranging short-term direct care for canines which have been lost, mistreated, or are without owners.
(ii) arranging for the rehabilitation of orphaned, sick, or injured canines which have been lost, mistreated or are without owners.
(iii) funding research into the causes, prevention, or cure of diseases in canines.
(iv) creating and endowing scholarships and fellowships.
(v) providing education in relation to all aspects of canines.
(vi) arranging for the training of canines to assist people who are disadvantaged; and
(vii) anything ancillary to the Objectives.
RNSWCCHWC supports research that will improve the health and lives of all dogs. RNSWCCHWC will achieve this by awarding grants to scientists and professionals to support research that concerns the origins of canine illnesses, assists the diagnoses of canine diseases, aids in the development of effective treatments and assists disease prevention strategies.
We encourage individuals to submit applications to fund research projects that will improve the health of all dogs.
The research seeding grant process is stringent and all applications for funding are reviewed in the first instance by the RNSWCCHWC Board of Directors for compliance with charity objectives. Two independent expert reviewers will next undertake further assessment of each of the finalists and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board will then determine the successful application(s), having regard to the recommendation(s) made to it. In so doing, the Board of Directors will ensure the grants are awarded to research projects that, 1) meet the objectives of the Charity and, 2) are designed with scientific rigour that enables findings to materially contribute to the body of knowledge in canine health or welfare.
All studies involving animals must provide evidence of complying with the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (current Animal or Human Ethics Approval) before funds are transferred.
Funding Opportunities
Applications are sought from Australian researchers from disciplines including, but not limited to, veterinary research, genetics, and animal science. Collaborative projects involving researchers from a variety of disciplines and/or institutions, including human health researchers will be considered.
Seed funding to a maximum of $15,000 is available in 2022. The funded amount is inclusive of on-costs to a maximum of 8% of the funding awarded.
Applications must be completed by 5pm, 30th November 2022 (AEDT)
Criteria:
To be eligible applications must:
• directly address the objectives the Charity;
• provide evidence of current Animal and or Human Ethics Approvals for research team and the project described if required before funds are issued;
• support research into the causes, prevention, or cure of diseases in canines
• exclude requests for:
- ICT or Camera equipment – major specialist equipment will be considered
- Salary support for the chief investigator/s
- Travel (Travel requests may be made under a separate scheme)
- Projects involving animal euthanasia
- have a project duration of under 2 years - extensions may be awarded subject to evidence of satisfactory progress.
- return unexpended funds at the conclusion of the project
Accountability
• Brief annual progress report provided before release of annual funding
• At conclusion of research:
- Provision of an executive summary suitable for lay-person audience for publication on the RNSWCCHWC website and Dogs Australia affiliate publications
- 4-page scientific paper outlining the research outcomes of the project
• RNSWCCHWC to be provided copies of any publications arising from the funding and these to be open access so that they can be freely linked to the charity web portal
• RNSWCCHWC to be acknowledged in all public presentations / publications arising from the funding
• Resulting work to aim for publication in academic journals in the top 10% of the field index
• Open access publication – extra funding for page charges of successful open-access publications directly resulting from funded projects may be provided on request
Instructions for Application Submission
Applications to be received by email: [email protected]
Applications received by 5pm (AEDT) 29 November, 2022, following the template provided below.
Other Instructions
Successful applicants failing to meet agreed accountability criteria will be excluded from further funding from the RNSCCHWC for a period of two years.
Please click here for the Application for Research Funding 2022.
RNSWCC 2022 BOARD ELECTION RESULTS Metro Results
08-10-2022Mrs L Brown - 316 votes - ELECTED
Ms M Campbell - 88 votes
Mrs L Brand - 347 votes - ELECTED
Mr S Oliver - 292 votes - ELECTED
Mr G Spagnolo - 310 votes - ELECTED
Mrs V Etherington OAM - 235 votes
Mrs S McFadden - 328 votes - ELECTED
Mrs Y Yun - 176 votes
FCI Podcast: The Behavioural Development of Puppies
13-05-2022The early weeks in puppies’ lives are critical for various reasons; one of them is behavioural development. 
Improper socialisation leads to many behavioural problems, triggering further animal welfare matters, such as dog abandonment, abuse, and even euthanasia.
Why is this period so vital?
What is happening during this time?
And what may be the consequences when a litter of puppies is not treated properly?
In this episode, Zazie Todd—the award-winning author of the book ‘Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy’ and the creator of the Companion Animal Psychology blog and The Pawsitive Post newsletter—gives us a thorough insight into this critical period for dogs.
Click here to view the podcast.
Attention: Club / Show Secretaries - Complaints received at a Show
13-05-2022The form should be completed in accordance with DOGS NSW Complaints Procedure, which accompanies the complaint form referred to above, and MUST specifically state the Regulation they allege the member is in breach of. The complaint should also be accompanied by the DOGS NSW Representative Report and the marked catalogue (if relevant).
Your attention is also drawn to the requirements for submitting a complaint received at a show which are detailed in DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Clauses 16.4 to 16.6, which read as follows:-
16.4 A complaint alleging a breach of Regulation 16.1 shall be made to the Show Secretary at the show, shall be in writing and, if not made by an official of the Show, shall be accompanied by a lodgement fee of $150 payable to DOGS NSW. (05/11)
16.5 The Show Secretary shall, within 7 days of receipt of a complaint referred to in Regulation 16.4 or becoming aware of a contravention of Regulation 16.1, forward details thereof to the DOGS NSW Secretary, together with all documents received together with the applicable lodgement fee. (05/11)
16.6 A complaint not lodged in accordance with Clauses 16.4 and 16.5 will not be accepted by DOGS NSW unless received within 14 days of the event giving rise to the complaint and accompanied by a late fee of $100, in addition to the applicable lodgement fee of $150. The DOGS NSW Secretary may waive either or both of the original lodgement fee and the late fee upon receipt of a reasonable and acceptable explanation. (05/11)
The full Regulations in relation to complaints at a show can be found under DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Section 16: Misconduct, by clicking here.
FCI Podcast: Ageing of Dogs
13-05-2022Ageing is inevitable, and dogs are no exception.
What is ageing exactly?
- When does it start?
- What exactly happens during the ageing period?
- When can you label it abnormal, and what are the attributes of natural ageing?
- What can you do to reduce or optimise the consequences?
- And how can current scientific findings contribute to human medicine?
This episode with Eniko Kubinyi, Borbála Turcsán, and Ivaylo Iotchev presents a deep insight into the topic of the ageing of dogs.
Please click here or on the image above to view the podcast.
Dogs Australia Special Board Meeting - Feb 2022 - Meeting Summary
29-03-2022Please click here to view the confirmed Meeting Summary of the Dogs Australia Special Board meeting held on 12 February 2022.
Enhancing DOGS NSW position on the Animal Welfare Policy (DPI Consultation Draft Bill) & Animal Justice Party (Emma Hurst) Puppy Farm Bill
15-03-2022We are pleased to announce that the submission that DOGS NSW made, on the Animal Welfare Policy (DPI Consultation Draft Bill), which has been received with credibility, allows DOGS NSW to be invited to speak at the Standing Committee on State Development, NSW Parliament next week.
Our PR media relations team are undertaking media outreach today and tomorrow to try to enhance awareness of the issues and DOGS NSW current position on the Animal Justice Party (Emma Hurst) Puppy Farm Bill.
This involves distributing a media release and undertaking extensive follow ups to pique the interest of the media and to arrange interviews with the relevant people. We will keep our members updated as to when and where these are being released.
Lyn Brand
President - DOGS NSW
DOGS AUSTRALIA Statement: Breed Ban Response
15-02-2022Please click here to read DOGS AUSTRALIA's Statement in response to the calls for some of Australia's most popular breeds to be banned.
Draft Animal Welfare Bill 2022 - (Department of Primary Industries)
15-02-2022Some of those concerns are that, currently there are additional areas in the Draft which were not included in the original Consultation Paper, which was sent to all stakeholders: (such as banning of surgical insemination, now not to be contained in Bill) (travelling dogs in a trailer must be air conditioned?). These are two (2) areas which were not included in the original Consultation Paper.
All members need to write preferably by postal mail (if not possible, then resort to email) to their State Parliamentary Member (see attached listing below).
All letters must be in your own words not pro forma letters they are not considered.
Please click here for the list of NSW members of Parliament and contact details.
Areas that you may raise, if they concern you are:
1) That you consider this Bill, if it becomes legislation, will destroy your ability to enjoy your hobby/lifestyle as an exhibitor/hobby breeder, etc.
2) That you support Animal Welfare, as all animals deserve to be given the best care and attention, which as a hobbyist you do, as you are not a facility,
3) Concerns regarding enforcement and compliance, powers that can be exercised on premises. (How do you perceive that will affect you?)
4) The wording 'seized things' is confusing; to what things on your property may be seized.
Each member needs to look at this Bill and the pages we outlined previously and put into their own words how this Draft Animal Welfare Bill 2022 will affect them personally if it becomes legislation, meaning this becomes law.
The pages we previously outlined were:
1. Page 2, Part 1 Introduction, Division 1 Preliminary section 4 (c).
2. Page 4, Part 2 Interpretation, Division 2 Key concepts, section 7 (e)
3. Page 4, Part 2 Interpretation, Divison 2 Key concepts, section 7 (d) and (e)
4. Page 5, Part 2 Interpretation, Division 2 Key concepts, section 10, (1) (b)
5. Page 5, Part 2 Interpretation, Division 2 Key concepts, Section 10, (3) (c)
6. Page 9, Part 3 Requirements for care of animals, Division 2, Section 20 (3)
7. Page 9, Part 3, Division 3 Section 22 ( to be clarified to DOGS NSW in writing that
this has been revoked)
8. Page 15, Part 4 Offences relating to animal cruelty, Division 4 Section 37 (1) (a)
9. Page 29, Part 7 Enforcement and compliance, Division 3, Section 66 (1) (f)
10. Pages 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, Part 7 Enforcement and compliance, Division 4, section 70,
Division 5 section 70, sections 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83 "THINGS" and
"SEIZED THINGS" require a clear definition
Division 5 section 70, sections 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83 "THINGS" and
"SEIZED THINGS" require a clear definition
11. Page 36, Division 6 General, section 85 (1) (a) (b) (c), (2), (3), (4)
12. Page 37, Part 7 Enforcement and compliance, Division 7 section 89 (1) (a)
13. Page 65, schedule 1 Restricted procedures "Dewclaw removal on a dog"
When writing to your local member let them know you are a member of their electorate, a voter and a dog owner/ exhibitor/ breeder; that you are not a radical, but a normal citizen enjoying your hobby.
The Draft Animal Welfare Bill 2022, as well as the supporting material, is available on the NSW DPI website:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/animal-welfare/animal-welfare-reform
A parliamentary committee will now review the Draft Animal Welfare Bill 2022 as part of the Inquiry into Animal Welfare Policy in NSW. The community is invited to review and provide feedback on the Draft Bill as part of the Inquiry process. Submissions close 28 February 2022 and can be made through the Parliament of NSW website.
Opinion: DOGS NSW warns Bill will cripple Dog Ownership
11-02-2022In this recent media release DOGS NSW President Lyn Brand explains why proposed legislation will have a devastating effect on the industry.
"Proposed legislation, with massive over-reach, threatens not just to keep strays off the streets but also to remove our pets from our homes or yards." says Lyn Brand.
To read the full media release please click here.
@dogsnsw
