Australasian Animal
Training and Conditioning Workshop
Registration now open
http://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/FacilitiesRecreation/Rockhampton-Zoo/The-GAP-Workshop
The GAP – Giving
Animals Purpose 2016
23rd-26th October,
2016
Rockhampton,
Queensland, Australia
Expression of
Interest for attending Workshop and Call for Papers
Expression of
Interest for attending – Submit by 1st July, 2016
Planning for the
event is well underway with an exciting list of keynotes from Australia and
abroad offering a truly international flavour for attendees. To assist us with our planning, we would
appreciate receiving expressions of interest from those of you who would like
to attend this Workshop. In registering
your interest, you will automatically be added to our mail out list, ensuring
that you are kept informed of updates as planning progresses and details are
finalised. Please note your interest by emailing us at TheGap@rrc.qld.gov.au
Call for Papers –
Submit by 1st June, 2016
Organisers are
pleased to invite the submission of abstracts for presentations at The GAP
Workshop in Rockhampton, October 2016. The theme for the conference is Giving
Animals Purpose.
This Workshop aims
to explore the diverse ways in which training and conditioning programs can add
purpose to the lives of the animals in our care. Papers are sought that cover all aspects of
animal training and conditioning including, but not limited to, training for
medical procedures, enrichment programs, service animals, military/defence,
entertainment and conservation.
If you are involved
in training or conditioning animals for any purpose and passionate about your
programs, we invite you to share your triumphs and challenges with industry
colleagues to contribute to a greater understanding and appreciation of this
complex and diverse field. Presentations
will be 10-15 minutes long and may also include practical demonstrations* where
circumstances permit (*please include details in your abstract). The usual AV
presentation tools will be available to support your delivery. Abstracts should
be prepared using the attached template and lodged via Email to
TheGap@rrc.qld.gov.au by close of business 1st June, 2016.
Please include the
following information in your response to the call for papers.
• Title
of Proposal
• Name
and contact details of individual and/or organisation delivering the
presentation
• Abstract
of the proposal (no more than 250 words)
Please submit your
response via email to TheGap@rrc.qld.gov.au
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