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We take our education and training seriously. As well as 'on-the-job' experience and the 'buddy' system, we offer a number of courses. Unless volunteers have prior experience,  they must attend the appropriate courses before they can rescue or care for native animals.

Scheduled Courses

Training courses are not run during the busy spring and summer months as our volunteers are all out rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife!  As dates, times and venues are confirmed they will be included in the newsletter and the web site.  For details on upcoming training click HERE

Some courses may require a deposit up front so we can book the venue. We will also again be sharing out training with other groups, so keep your eyes on this page for information about upcoming training and conferences. Volunteers wishing to attend any of these courses should contact Training Officer Heather Davitt on 4423 4271

Remember: When talking at schools and community groups that we do NOT display animals undergoing rehabilitation.

Title / Venue / Cost  Date & Time Description Contact
       

NANA002 
Basic Rescue & Telephone Roster

Nowra Hill

$12.00 includes Basic Rescue Manua

 

21/3/08 5:30 p.m.

This course is designed for the new member with little or no knowledge of native animals. This course is essential for new members to complete before undertaking any rescues. The training course concentrates on the:

  • OH&S issues of rescue

  • Personal safety equipment required

  • Native animals rescue equipment

  • Assessing rescue situations

  • Native animal handling techniques

Numbers limited to 25, preference given to new members.

4423 4271

 

Pelican & Seabird Rescue

Bermagui

 

$30

9/3/08  9:00-4:30

Full Day Pelican Rescue Course

  • Pelicans - understanding behaviour, recognising & locating injured pelicans, handling, transport, first aid.
  • Capture techniques
  • Handling, first-aid, rehabilitation

0431282238.

Possum Care

Albatross Rd, Nowra

Silver Coin Donation, plus bring a plate of food to share

13/4/08 8:30 - 5:00

Course to learn about the care of possums from orphaned juveniles through to release

 4423 4271

Basic Bird Care

Details TBA

 

May 2008

Basic Bird Course for new carers

  • Rescue, handling, transport

  • Emergency Care

  • Feeding and Housing

 4423 4271

Possum Care (Injuries)

Albatross Rd, Nowra

Silver Coin Donation, plus bring a plate of food to share

15/6/08 8:30 - 5:00

Course to learn about the care of sick and injured possums

  • Common illnesses and Injuries

  • Treatments

  • Medicines

  • Housing and Care

 4423 4271
NANA10A
Basic Flying Fox

Details  TBA


 

 July 2008 Basic information for volunteers who want to start caring for Flying Foxes, or experienced carers wanting a refresher.

Information about flying foxes, basic rescue, raising orphaned bats, feeding and first aid.

Note: People who work with bats must be vaccinated against Australian Bat Lyssavirus

 4423 4271
Basic MicroBats

Details  TBA


 

 July 2008 Basic information for volunteers who want to start caring for Microbats, or experienced carers wanting a refresher.

Information about Microbats, basic rescue, raising orphaned bats, feeding and first aid.

Note: People who work with bats must be vaccinated against Australian Bat Lyssavirus

 

 4423 4271
Care of Kangaroos

Details  TBA


 

 August 2008 Information for volunteers who want to start caring for Macropods, or experienced carers wanting a refresher. TBA
NANA10B
Advanced Flying Fox

Details TBA
 

 September 2008 Advanced Flying Fox course for experienced carers. A more in-depth course covering difficult rescues, complex injuries and diseases. Looks at more advanced medicine and treatments.

 

 TBA

Possum Care (Advanced)

Albatross Rd, Nowra

Silver Coin Donation, plus bring a plate of food to share

12/10/08 8:30 - 5:00

Course to learn about the advanced care of furless possums

  • Common problems

  • Treatments

  • Medicines

  • Housing and Care

 4423 4271

NANA002 
Basic Rescue & Telephone Roster

TBA

 

November 2008:30 p.m.

This course is designed for the new member with little or no knowledge of native animals. This course is essential for new members to complete before undertaking any rescues. The training course concentrates on the:

  • OH&S issues of rescue

  • Personal safety equipment required

  • Native animals rescue equipment

  • Assessing rescue situations

  • Native animal handling techniques

4423 4271

 

 

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