Q fever and wildlife — Everything you need to know’ Last Thursday there was a webinar called ‘Q fever and wildlife: Everything you need to...
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For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid
In the 12 months ending 01/07/2020, FAWNA's wildlife callouts consisted of
850
+
Collisions with motor vehicles
250
+
Domestic Animal Attacks
320
+
Unsuitable environments - e.g. around homes
150
+
Entanglements with fishing line or wire
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.
Call our Rescue line on 0265 814141FAWNA 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.
Learn more about donating to FAWNAUPCOMING EVENTS
Training Events
- Macropod Rescue & Rehabilitation Training – 8 August 2021 - August 8, 2021 - Johns River
- Possum & Glider Rescue & Rehabilitation Training – 19 Sept 2021 - September 19, 2021 - Johns River
Fundraising Events
- No events
Meetings Events
- Annual General Meeting F.A.W.N.A. (NSW) INC & BRYCE LAUT AWARDS - August 28, 2021 - Johns River
Did you know last reporting year, the 12 months ending 01/07/2020 FAWNA HAD
12650
+
Calls to our rescue hotline
3600
+
Wildlife rescue callouts
150
+
Interactions with different species
74980
+
Days of care for Native Wildlife
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PROGRAM
Australian Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference 2020 Darwin is being held for wildlife rehabilitators throughout Australia.
www.sydney.edu.au
You can help identify what’s killing lorikeets
Researchers from the University of Sydney identified the prevalence, distribution, and manifestation of lorikeet paralysis syndrome – a seasonal disease (October to June) that affects thousands of rainbow lorikeets each year in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland.
www.abc.net.au
Endangered NZ tern seen in Australia for first time
Birdwatchers are marvelling over the sighting of an endangered black-fronted tern on Australian shores. It’s a bird endemic to New Zealand and has never been seen here before.
www.abc.net.au
How do you track Australia's most elusive animal?
Modelling predicts platypus numbers have declined by 45 to 58 per cent over the past 50 years. Researchers are pioneering DNA-testing techniques to find them and engaging citizen scientists.
www.acf.org.au
Wild At Art: 2021 threatened species art competition for kids
Artwork: Aden, 2019 finalist
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