Links to wildlife resources
If you find sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife, including birds and reptiles, anywhere in the State of Victoria there are several 24-hour help lines that you can call for immediate assistance and advice. Please note that these phones are manned by dedicated volunteers.
Groups affiliated with BADGAR include:
WAR ( Western Animal Rescue, Altona - Port Melbourne)
WRAP (Wildlife Rescue & Protection Inc in Bairnsdale district);
Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary (Barwon Heads, Surf Coast through to Colac),
GAPS (Grampians, Ararat & Horsham)
- EGWSG (Gispland area)
Which can all contacted by phoning BADGAR 1300 223 427
These local veterinary clincs also support local Wildlife care, carers and groups by offering their time, services and advice :
- Altona Veterinary Clinic
- Williamstown Veterinary Clinic
- Western Animal Emergency Centre Werribee
- Hobsons Bay Veterinary Clinic
- Melbourne Zoo Vet Department
Donations:Aside from monetary donations which are always welcome, if you have anything you think might be useful for housing and transporting animals or any donations for vet fees or time to offer in helping us getting injured wildlife the care they deserve and back to their homes, please contact me directly on 0449752325 and I will come and have a look or speak to you about how you can help. All donations made in the Hobsons Bay area, stay in the area.
Shelters, services and people I support:
Australian Fauna Care - Database
The Possum Whisperer ( for possy's in your roof)