NWC – NSW Wildlife Council

"Achieving optimal outcomes for Australian wildlife"

2014 Grant Winners

The winners of the NWC 2014 rehabilitation grants have been announced. The winners are:

  1. Dr Rosemary Austen – Wildcare Queanbeyan
  2. Bev Marsh – Native Animal Trust Fund
  3. Mandi Griffiths – Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services
  4. Judith Hopper – Native Animal Trust Fund
  5. Lyn Obern – Wildlife Rescue South Coast

Full details can be found below

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2015 Grant Winners

The winners of the NWC 2015 rehabilitation grants have been announced. The winners are:

  1. Wendy Attrill – Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers
  2. Lou & Marie Gardner – Native Animal Rescue Group
  3. Anne Williams – Native Animal Trust Fund
  4. Kelly Wall – Wildlife Rescue South Coast
  5. Vanessa Place – Wildlife Rescue South Coast

Full details can be found below

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Search for animal bushfire survivors

Hunter Wildlife rescue groups have taken to scene of the recent Williamtown bushfire to search for any survivors.

They say native animals are particularly vulnerable in the warmer months, with many nursing young ones.

See the whole story at the NBN News Website

Wombat Code of Practice

News Flash – the Office of Environment and Heritage has approved the Wombat Code of Practice 2015

The Code has been produced by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). 

An initial draft of the Code was prepared by the NSW Wildlife Council and has been further developed in cooperation with member groups and observers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the Wombat Protection Society, NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service and veterinary specialists at Taronga Zoo

The Lyme disease debate

A national study led by a Perth-based researcher could be one step closer to ending the Lyme disease debate in Australia for good.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium – borrelia burgdoferi – passed on by ticks.

Prevalent in the United States and parts of Europe, it causes symptoms such as fatigue, muscle pain and various neurological symptoms.

The Government and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have not recognised the existence of Lyme disease in Australia.

Read more information here at the ABC website http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-17/study-could-end-lyme-disease-debate-in-australia/6860688 

Join the 2015 Koala Count

Help count koalas for conservation – join the 2015 national Koala Count!

The Koala Count is an innovative citizen science survey conducted annually by the National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) that anyone can take part in! This year, the national survey will run from 7-22 November. By participating in this count, you help to build a more comprehensive picture of koala numbers and locations across Australia. The survey is repeated each year over the same period to show trends in koala populations, movement and habitat use over time. (more…)

Copyright 2015 NWC - NSW Wildlife Council

The NSW Wildlife Council Inc. (NWC) is the peak policy body for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in NSW representing over 2,500 wildlife rehabilitators.

Our aim is to improve outcomes for Australian wildlife, especially the sick, injured or orphaned. We report to the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage, and are funded by grants from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and NSW Roads & Maritime Services

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