So today quite a few interesting things are going to be happening, all of which you can get involved in. We’ve got lots of stalls set up for you to have some fun with, and we’ll be showcasing the artworks that were so kindly submitted by the community. The artworks will be on display all day for you to look at. At the end of the day we will hold a contest for the best artworks, judged by our very own Olivia, and give prizes to the winners. Prices are displayed next to each artwork if you wish to buy one for yourself and all of the proceeds made go towards the RSPCA. 
 
 The stalls we have set up have some fantastic stuff going on so I do recommend you check them all out. We have some from the RSPCA themselves, some about rescue animal adoption if you are interested in how to go about adopting a rescue animal. There are many informative ones with petitions to sign and other community activities you can get involved with. We’ve got some special guests here as well (gesture Seeing Eye Dogs) who have been brought along by Seeing Eye Dogs Australia. If you want to learn more about seeing eye dogs, how they’re trained, how you can help, then stop by these guys and have a chat.
 
 The stalls will be open until 4pm and the seeing eye dogs will be here until 2pm. We will be judging the artworks at 3 o’ clock. 
 
 We hope you have a wonderful day today. Take the time to visit each of the stalls and talk to each other about your own experiences. There are lots of ways to take action against animal cruelty today so feel free to explore the fete and see what kinds of things you can do. Just a reminder that everyone wearing this uniform (gesture to own shirt) is a volunteer for today and we are happy to assist you with any queries or questions you have. Have a wonderful day everybody and don’t forget to have a look at the lovely community-submitted artwork on display. 

Join the community to raise awareness of domestic animal abuse and help stop the cruelty!

 Submit your animal-themed artwork to: [url] or bring it on the day (earlier is better!).
 Artwork to be judged and sold, with all proceeds donated to the RSPCA.
 
Sat 17th December. 9:30am – 4pm. 

 

Media Release

 
1 November, 2016

 

ATTN:   Nine Network    

 

 

We’re hosting Bayswater Animal Cruelty Awareness in Bayswater Park Gardens in order to raise awareness of domestic animal abuse and help stop the cruelty in the society and fundraise and donate to Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

 

The event will be held on Saturday 17 December at 9.30am to 4pm and members of public will submit their animal-themed artwork and we will judge and sold it for fundraising. We will host different activities to encourage visitors to participate in the event.

There are some activities in the event to participate, they are rescued animal adoption, arts exhibition, educational stalls on animal cruelty, food stalls and trained dogs will be there also.

 

In the event, we will cooperate with Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Guide Dogs Australia, City of Bayswater and Swan Animal Haven for this wonderful event.

 

Under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 in Western Australia, the maximum jail term of animal cruelty will be five years and $50,000 for the person.

 

According to RSPCA, animal cruelty includes overt and intentional acts of violence towards animals encourage participants to donate money generously in order to rescue animals from cruelty.

 

To start fundraising online, can visit https://www.rspcawa.asn.au/get-involved/donate/?

 

For enquiries and further information, members of public can visit https://www.rspcawa.asn.au/  or https://padlet.com/olivianeeson88/grwfnh5rn6vi

 

 

                                                                -ends-

 

For further information:                    Ernest Tse

                                                              Curtin University

                                                              (04) 15175279 (mobile)

                                                             ernestse113@gmail.com         

 

I will be organising the Art Exhibition element of the Community Event. 

 

This will include a number of steps (some which would be done by other members in their respective fields/roles).

 

The exhibition will involve the following steps in organisation:

 

1.     Decide on a Theme 

 

·      Animals (against abuse, portraits, anything animal related)

·      Chose medium (forms artworks will take, in this exhibition most likely 2D- paintings/sketches/illustrations/digital/traditional)

·      Size of artworks (will there be restrictions? Probably yes, as it’s a one-day event with limited budget/fundraising)

·      Includes looking at target audience            (Metal 2013)

 

2.     Book the Space (could be organised by Mitchell who is handling Council negotiations/liasons?)

 

·      Work out what day/time (weather forecast) 
                                                                                 (Kendzulak 2016)

3.     Installation/Layout

 

·      How will the artworks be displayed? Most likely on temporary walls/partitions as marquees might create problems with lighting/visibility

·      Could have 3D art on pedestals, but this will be less stable if on grassed area

·      We will have a building team set up the display- all will arrive by truck/van     (Metal 2013)

 

4.     Advertise (Chris will be organising this)

 

·      Flyers/pamphlets around the community- ie shopping centres/mailboxes, social media etc

 

5.     Select pieces

 

·      From artwork sent in by the community, I will select which pieces are to be displayed (as there will be a maximum capacity)

·      Selection will have to meet criteria (ie certain size/animal inclusion etc)

·      There could be age groups (ie Adults 21+, Youth 13-20, Kids under 13)

 

6.     Inventory 

 

·      Once we have received all the artwork, a strict inventory should be kept (including keeping track of sold pieces- usually a red dot sticker placed under sold artworks) (Brightbill 2011)

My job is to engage with the public by media releases and get use of all the functions on social networking sites to promote the event and invite the public to join us. Besides, I have to ensure that the media releases and radio script for the event are effective as it is the key channel to communicate with the news media and the public. 

All the social platforms allow us to communicate and promote the event not only in specific community but nationwide, so it would be a great opportunity to raise awareness for animals cruelty.

 

E: Hi Matthew

 

M: HI Ernest, thanks for having me.

 

E: Can you please tell the audience what is Bayswater Animal Cruelty Awareness all about? And what it’s albout?

 

M: Bayswater Animal Cruelty Awareness will be held in Bayswater Park Gardens in order to raise awareness of domestic animal abuse and help stop the cruelty in the society and fundraise and donate to Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In the event, we’ll ask the community to submit their art work of animals and we’ll judge and of course the winner get the prizes. But if anyone wants to buy the artwork, the donations will go straight to RSPCA.

 

E: That’s great but before that, what is animal cruelty? 

 

M: According to RSPCA, Animal cruelty can take many different forms. It includes overt and intentional acts of violence towards animals, but it also includes animal neglect or the failure to provide for the welfare of an animal under one’s control. In addition to this, it is important to remember animal cruelty is not restricted to cases involving physical harm. Causing animals psychological harm in the form of distress, torment or terror may also constitute animal cruelty. ( FROM RSPCA)

 

E:Oh wow, that’s why we have to join this wonderful event to save all the beloved animals. But before the end of the podcast, can you tell us some details of Bayswater Animal Cruelty Awareness? how to join this meaningful event?

 

M:  Sure, this event will be held on Saturday 17 December at 9.30am to 4pm in Bayswater Park Gardens.

 

E. Yes make sure you jot down the dates everyone! Thanks for tuning in!

 I’m Ernest see u next time! 

 

Discipline: Geography

 

Task- Location/Layout

 

 

My role for this task was to find a suitable location and design an appropriate layout for the fete. I must take into the consideration the impacts hosting a fete will have on the surrounding environments and ecosystems within the chosen parklands. The effect of a sudden influx of people and animals would have. Such as amount of rubbish left and damage to grasslands and shrubbery. Once a suitable location was decided and finalised it will be my role to organise the layout and geographical orientation of the fete; what things will go where, number of entry/exit points, parking facilities, accessibility, and fencing.

 

 

Choosing an appropriate site to held an event which boasts the interaction between people and animals can be tricky. I started to search through popular parkland/recreational spaces in Perth that would be ideal. Myself along with the other group members came up with numerous possible places including Kings Park, South Perth, Burswood and Bayswater. I decided on Bayswater because of its location, accessibility and size. It is easily accessible from most parts of Perth and the park boasted a vibrant community atmosphere. I wanted to the fete to be close to access roads and have plenty of parking. This lead me to finalise the exact area is the adjacent grassland to the Wright Crescent Carpark, which is situated roughly in the middle of the parkland (see image).

 

After the location was finalised, the second part of my role would be to design a functional and suitable layout for the fete. Because this fete will not be taking up the whole grassland fences will be needed for the border. This will also help keep the animals inside and unwanted guests out. Inside the fete will be a bunch of scattered stalls some displaying artwork, others will be dedicated to specific organisations such as the RSPCA and Guide Dogs. There will also be a food stall to cater for everyone including vegetarians. There will be two entry/exit points at opposite ends of the fete each will gold coin donation collection buckets. Some stalls will also have roofs, to allow for all weather conditions. (see image for further details).