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By donating to FAWNA (NSW) INC you will be helping the hard-working band of volunteers look after their charges by funding materials for pre-release pens, specialised foods, education campaigns etc.
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For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid
In the 12 months ending 01/07/2021, FAWNA's wildlife callouts consisted of
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Unsuitable environments - e.g. around homes
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Domestic Animal Attacks
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Collisions with motor vehicles
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Abandoned or Orphaned animals
Aims of FAWNA
- To rehabilitate native wildlife for return to their natural environment
- To relocate native wildlife which is under threat or causing distress to the public into its natural habitat
- To train volunteer members to carry out rescue and the care of native wildlife
- To alleviate suffering of injured, sick or orphaned wildlife
- To encourage protection of native wildlife and their environment
FAWNA has a 24/7 hotline
FAWNA PROVIDES A 24HR HOTLINE TO HELP ORPHANED, SICK AND INJURED NATIVE WILDLIFE IN OUR REGION.
PLEASE NOTE: FAWNA cannot take requests for help for our wildlife via our website or via social media as they are only checked every couple of days and we want to get assistance for our wildlife ASAP.
If you see a sick or injured native animal that needs assistance call our 24 hr hotline on the number below.
FAWNA is a registered charity
FAWNA is a registered charity organisation and have been been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). If you donate $2 or more to FAWNA you are able to claim a tax deduction.
If you wish to make a donation of supplies or goods to FAWNA please contact us via our contact form.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rescue & Immediate Care Course
When: Sunday 19th March 2023
Where: Johns River Hall, 54-56 Johns River Rd, Johns River NSW 2443
FAWNA GM & Bryce Laut Award
When: Sunday 19 February 2023
Where: Johns River Community Hall, 54-56 Johns River Road, Johns River NSW 2443
Did you know last reporting year, the 12 months ending 01/07/2021 FAWNA had
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Calls to our rescue hotline
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Wildlife rescue callouts
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Interactions with different animals
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Days of care for Native Wildlife
FAWNA NSW INC
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We are a licensed volunteer wildlife rescue and rehabilitation group operating on NSW's mid-north co
And now you knowThis echidna is bubbling with cuteness. 😊![]()
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While other animals sweat or pant to stay cool under the Aussie sun, echidnas have other ideas. ☀![]()
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Turns out echidnas, *checks notes*, blow snot bubbles and perform belly flops. ![]()
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The snot bubbles burst and wet the tip of their nose. This cools a pool of blood just under their skin at the top of their snout. 👃![]()
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When that’s not hitting the spot, they’ll perform belly flops on cool surfaces. ![]()
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Seen an echidna in the wild? Download the Echidna CSI app, which we developed with The University of Adelaide. You can use it to record your sighting and contribute to valuable research. ![]()
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🗞 | ABC News
If anyone sees a copy of the Port Macquarie Focus mag in the shops pick it up and look at pages 34 to 37.![]()
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It is an interview with FAWNA member and brilliant artist Collen Werner.![]()
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You can also read it online by clicking on the link below.
FOCUS Magazine | Port Macquarie & Coffs Coast
focusmag.com.au
FOCUS Magazine is a publication by locals, for locals, wrapped in beautiful design. You get positive interviews with real locals. Locals who are actively participating in your community, making a diff...
Hopefully they can make a full comeback
www.abc.net.au
In 2017 extreme drought conditions caused a Bogong moth population crash. There now appears to have been a rebound, but the species remains at risk.
This was wonderful to see great words about providing homes for wildlife after the fires. ![]()
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Gives added value to our Nest Box work
Homes 80 years in the making burnt in moments. Now this glider has a new home
www.smh.com.au
Homes that would usually take about 80 years to develop naturally, have been installed in trees in NSW and Victoria, with up to three endangered greater gliders found residing in a single box.