Released 13/07/2018
ACT Wildlife – a Canberra-based wildlife volunteer group that cares for injured, sick and orphaned native animals – is calling for extra volunteers.
“ACT Wildlife do a fantastic job at rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing native wildlife, but due to an increasing number of animals coming into their care, there is a real need for more volunteers,” Minister for Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman said.
“Canberrans willing to care for injured wallabies, nurse native birds back to health, or take care of sick wombats are being urged to become an ACT Wildlife volunteer. An orientation session is being held this Sunday morning (15 July) that will give an overview of ACT Wildlife, how the organisation works in the community, and the options available for volunteering.
“From there, specialised training can be provided for whatever avenue volunteers decide to pursue. For example, those not able for hands-on care but who still wish to help can become a telephone operator or animal transporter.
“These roles are vitally important and it all adds to the overall success of ACT Wildlife. In the last year alone over 1000 native animals were rescued and rehabilitated and this is due to the dedication of the volunteers as well as the professional training that ensure a high standard of animal care.”
To become an ACT Wildlife volunteer head to actwildlife.net or RSVP to the training courses at eventbrite.com.au/o/act-wildlife-17191430489
If you come across an injured, sick or orphaned native animal, please handle it gently and keep warm in a box with a towel or cloth and call ACT Wildlife on 0432 300 033.
For injured kangaroos, please contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
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Mick Gentleman, MLA | Media Releases