Relevant Links

LAOKO

Snowy Mountains Wildlife Rescue  LAOKO rescues and cares for orphaned and injured native wildlife until they are ready for release back into their natural environment.

Wildlife Rescue Australia

WRA is an Australia-wide organisation dedicated to the rescue of native animals.  WRA operates an emergency 24-hr call centre staffed by home-based coordinators trained to assist in all aspects of animal rescues. 

SKER

Southern Koala & Echidna Rescue rehabilitate Koalas, Echidnas, and other native wildlife that have fallen victim to bushfires, car accidents, and other forms of misadventure, including run-ins with domestic dogs.

BWRAC

Rehabilitates injured wildlife.  They provide education and advocacy and implement research on native species in Ballarat.

Wombat Protection Society

WPSA was created to raise awareness and provide wombats with immediate protection from harm.  WPSA funds projects that develop and protect suitable habitats and provide sanctuaries for Australian wombats.  

Wombat Care Bundanoon

WCB aims to advise, support and educate more people in the Southern Highlands about wombats. WCB also helps and treats manged, helpless, sick and injured wombats.

Birdlife Australia

BirdLife Australia is the nation's largest bird conservation organisation protecting birds and their habitats through their programs and informed advocacy. 

Blue Mountians Conservation Society

The Blue Mountians Conservation Society aims to help conserve the natural environment of the Greater Blue Mountains
and to increase awareness of the natural environment in general.

FAWNA

FAWNA is a licensed volunteer wildlife rescue and rehabilitation group operating on NSW's mid-north coast.

Nest Box

Where natural hollows are limited you can help your local wildlife by installing nest boxes MORE.

Feral Scan

Help map feral animal sightings in your local area.

Non-native Animals

Report sightings of unusual non-native animals.

Fauna First Aid

Linda Dennis explains how to safely remove a joey from the pouch of its dead mother HERE.

Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme

If you find a bird with a band, wing tag, or some other marking, the ABBBS would like to hear about it.

Bats QLD

Bats QLD rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured Flying Foxes and Microbats and their website details what to do if you find a bat that needs help. You can call their 24-hour rescue hotline on 0447 222 889 (Gold Coast Area) and they will send out an experienced volunteer rescuer - at no charge.    

Tolga Bat Hospital

A community group that works for the conservation of bats and their habitat through rescue and landcare work, advocacy, education, and research.

Australasian Bat Society

   The Australasian Bat Society is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote the conservation and study of bats in Australasia. This website will also provide you with Bat conservation links in the Australasian region, if you are requiring further assiatnce with bats in your area. 

Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society

The Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society aims to preserve the Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus
poliocephalus) and its habitat and educate the community on the biology and ecological roles of bats in Australia.

Wildlife-friendly Fencing

Raises awareness of the impact of fencing on Australia's wildlife and develops guidelines for good practice. 

Australian Museum

A reliable source of scientific information and a touchstone for informed debate about some of the most pressing environmental and social challenges facing our region: the loss of biodiversity, a changing climate, and the search for cultural identity. A great platform to gain knowledge and information. 

The Magpie Whisperer

'The magpie whisperer' has a great understanding and respect for Australian magpies and aims portray the beauty and intelligence of these often misunderstood creatures via a multitude of platforms such as social media and helpful online resources. 

RSPCA Queensland

For Wildlife care tips regarding bats, birds and snakes please access this link. 

Zero co

   Zero Co is an Aussie start-up on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic packaging from every Aussie kitchen, laundry and bathroom. Their circular delivery system (you order, we deliver, you return, we refill) fights plastic at both ends of the supply chain.

Australian Mammal Society

AMS is an interdisciplinary society of biologists whose common interest is in the biology and conservation of Australasian mammals.

Australian Botanic Gardens

Showcasing approximately 4000 species of Australian native plants, the garden is part of the Royal Botanic Garden and Domain Trust and home to the Australian PlantBank, a major scientific research and conservation centre for NSW flora.

Fourth Crossing Wildlife

Fourth Crossing is a Wildlife Refuge under National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. All native animals and plants on the property are protected. FCW provides fauna first aid courses and online resources. 

Invasive Species Council

ISC was formed in 2002 to seek stronger laws, policies and programs to keep Australian biodiversity safe from weeds, feral animals and other invaders. ISC focus's is on prevention and early action. 

National Trust QLD

NTAQ is a membership-based community organisation that works to protect, conserve and celebrate Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage. Founded in 1963, NTAQ has 12 properties state-wide including Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary which implements an education program aligned with the Australian curriculum.   

Birds in Backyards

    Birds in Backyards is a research, education and conservation program of BirdLife Australia focused on the birds that live where people live. Learn how you can create bird-friendly spaces in your garden and local community. Find out more about Australian birds and their habitats.

Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre

CTRC is a voluntary non-profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles.

Wombat Protection Society of Australia

WPSA is a national not-for-profit organisation created to raise awareness and money in order to provide wombats with immediate protection from harm.

Sustainable Living

A collection of documents that will assist you with your choice to live a sustainable lifestyle. One, two & three. 

WIRES

NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. has been rescuing and caring for native animals since 1985, officially launching as an organisation in March 1986. 

Australian Koala Foundation

Formed in 1986, AKF is the principal non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the conservation and effective management of the wild koala and its habitat.

Australian Platypus Conservancy

The APC site contains a wide range of materials about platypus biology and conservation issues as well as information about rakali (the Australian water-rat).

Australian Seabird Rescue

Is a grass-roots community group with a passion for coastal wildlife rescue and conservation.

Do Something

Want to make a difference? Do Something! shows people how to get involved and give back in 16,000 suburbs around Australia.

 Conservation Volunteers Australia

Conservation Volunteers Australia has engaged communities in the environment since 1982. CVA implement projects to strengthen the health of communities and ecosystems for mutual benefit.

Darling Range Wildlife Shelter

Darling Range Wildlife Shelter cares for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife with the goal of rehabilitation and successful return to the natural environment.

WomSAT

Log your wombat sighting on the WomSAT Google Map.

Doug Gimesy Photography

Doug is an internationally award winning conservation and wildlife photographer, who shares many of his photographs with not-for-profit organisations whose values and goals closely align with his - those organisations who want to inspire people and communities to discover, value and protect the natural world.

The Koala Website

A very popular site with school children.

Natural Resources SA

Natural Resources Management (NRM) and land management is about striking a balance between caring for our environment and paying heed to the needs of those making a living off it, or using it for leisure. Issues involved include water management, biodiversity, controlling pest animals and plants and more.

Habitat Network

Connecting people and habitat, with a particular focus on reconnecting and creating small bird habitat corridors through public and private land. Resources are available on the home page which are useful to anyone interested in improving habitat for native fauna.

Katandra Bushland Sanctury

KBS is a Crown Reserve administered by the Department of Land and Water Conservation and managed by Katandra Bushland Sanctuary Trust. Katandra is dedicated to the study and preservation of native flora and fauna of the Hawkesbury Sandstone country.

Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo is strongly committed to advancing the conservation of wildlife and to changing community attitudes towards the preservation of life on Earth. In addition they are involved in research and breeding programs for threatened species from Australia.

Protect the Bush

PTBA was formed in 2012 to protect Areas of High Conservation Value from inappropriate activities.

Northern Tablelands

NTWC are a network of trained volunteers licensed by NSW National Parks and wildlife Service. If you find an injured or orphaned native animal, handle it as little as possible.