Wildlife rehabilitation organisations

There are a number of independent wildlife rehabilitation groups that offer their members help, advice, support, equipment and training in wildlife rehabilitation. There is no obligation to join any of these groups but you may find they provide useful support to help you with the difficult task of wildlife rehabilitation. Wildlife rehabilitation organisations in Victoria include:

Australian Animal Rescue
0430 883 083

Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue and Education (AWARE)
24 Hr Rescue Hotline and General Inquiries 0412 433 727

Emergency Wildlife and Rescue - BADGAR
1300 223427 or 1300BADGAR

East Gippsland Wildlife Shelter Group
(03) 5154 8581

Help for Wildlife
24 hr emergency service 0417 380 687

North East Victoria Wildlife Rescue Inc.
0437 118 281

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
General enquiries (03) 9224 2222 or contact the local shelter

South Oakleigh Wildlife Group
For all south eastern suburbs of Melbourne
0411 600 591

Wildlife Help on the Mornington Peninsula (WHOMP)
0417 380 687 or 0407 978 297

Wildlife Victoria
24hr Hotline 13 000 94535 or 13000 Wildlife

Wildlife Rescue and Protection (WRAP)
(03) 5165 3583 or 0429 653 583

Wildlife Rescue and Information Network (WRIN)
(03) 5461 2970 or 0419 356 433

Wildlife Rescue Emergency Service (WRES)
0427 301 401