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Make a
difference

Become an Active Member

We are always in need of rescuers and carers to facilitate the capture and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

Care can take many forms! It's often thought that you need acres of space and a free schedule to care for wildlife.
While some of our carers are retired or not currently working, many are full, or part-time employees, or business owners.
 

You decide how to fit this rewarding role into your lifestyle and commitments.

Roles for Active Members

WILDLIFE
TRANSPORTERS

​Transporters are key to ensuring positive welfare outcomes for the wildlife that comes into care.

Transporters transfer injured wildlife requiring rehabilitation from local vets to carers, or between carers. This is a huge responsibility and essential to keep HWR running smoothly.

Transporters often have  opportunities to release 

rehabilitated wildlife back into the wild.

Transporting is extremely rewarding and an awesome way to meet other members and establish a network that will support you throughout your wildlife rescue journey.

WILDLIFE
RESCUERS

​Rescuing injured, sick, orphaned or distressed wildlife is not for the faint of heart. Wildlife rescue is both heart-breaking and rewarding in equal parts.

Once you become an active member within HWR, you will be licenced to perform basic rescues such as birds, possums, turtles, some reptiles etc.

In order to perform rescues with more dangerous animals such as monitors, kangaroos, wallabies, snakes etc. you will need to complete intensive 1-on-1 training with the relevant species coordinator.

Rescuers have access to a mobile app where “jobs” appear, and they can then accept according to their level of confidence, availability and proximity to the rescue.

Rescue is extremely rewarding and an awesome way to meet other members and establish a network that will support you throughout your membership with us.

WILDLIFE
CARERS

Becoming a member of HWR and completing the Introduction to Wildlife Rescue course will licence you to Rescue and Transport wildlife. If you are keen to care for wildlife, additional species-specific courses are required to gain the necessary skills.

Species-specific courses are run throughout the year - mostly on weekends. They are held at the Wetlands Education Centre, last roughly six hours, morning tea is provided, and there is a small cost associated with each event. 

If you are interested in care, it’s a good idea to seek out the advice of your area coordinator and/or relevant species coordinator to discuss which species/life stage may be suitable for your care.

For example, someone with a young family may not be able to provide around the clock care to a baby possum but is able to have a pre-release aviary on their property.

Membership Plans for Active Members

Individual Membership

$55

55

Every year

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For those who are ready to start rescuing and transporting wildlife.

Valid until canceled

1 Adult "Introduction to HWR" training course

Insurance to rescue once inducted

Best Value

Couples Membership

$90

90

Every year

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For couples who are ready to start rescuing and transporting wildlife.

Valid until canceled

2 Adult "Introduction to HWR" training courses

Insurance to rescue once inducted

Membership Renewal

$30

30

Every year

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Ongoing Annual Membership Renewal

Valid until canceled

Includes insurance

donation

Make a donation (or two ?)

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Make a Donation

$10

10

Every month

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For those who want to make a donation to 'help us to help them'.

Valid until canceled

All donations are gratefully received and are tax deductible.

Your generous donation will help with:
 

  • Purchase of specialised food and supplements for the HWR Foodbank

  • Purchase of medical supplies

  • Contribute to veterinary expenses

  • Assist with office supplies 

  • Contribute to the Emergency Response Fund

Alternate Payment Methods

Online - Brank Transfer
BSB 032 524 Account No 142209
Account Name: Native Animal Trust Fund
Reference: Please use your surname as the reference.

Postal
Please send your money order made payable to
Account Name: Native Animal trust Fund
Mail to: The Membership Officer, PO Box 17, Shortland NSW 2307

If utilising these methods:

 

  1. Fill out the membership application form. Your form will be automatically sent to the membership officer & the treasurer when you press submit.

  2. ​You will then need to deposit your membership fees into the bank account below, either by bank transfer or money order. Please use your surname as a reference when paying electronically (e.g. Smith/membership).

  • Individual Membership

    55$
    Every year
     

  • Adopt a Species

    15$
    Every month
     

  • Make a Donation

    10$
    Every month
     

Bequests

Why not leave a Bequest to Hunter Wildlife Rescue?
A Bequest is a simple gift in your Will.  You can bequeath a proportion, the residue, or a fixed sum from your estate. Please consult a solicitor or the public trustee so you can prepare your Will the way you would like so you may help our native wildlife.
Click here to download a Bequest form

Or contact HWR Secretary
secretary@hunterwildlife.org.au

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