About BWRAC

BWRAC previously stood for Ballarat Wildlife Rescuers and Carers. Jen and Jessica set up an informal network to create better communication between different rescue groups and to mentor new rescuers. They received a City of Ballarat grant and in collaboration with Wildlife Victoria helped to coordinate the training of new wildlife rescuers.

After receiving a state government grant to help Ballarat Koalas, Jess and Jen joined forces with veterinary professionals, Dr Adrienne Lavinia and Nikky Shannahan to plan future care and rehabilitation for koalas. With expert guidance from Melissa Morey our secretary, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Inc (BWRAC) was formed.

The not-for-profit (NFP) association incorporates many elements, beyond rescue and care.  It covers advocacy, holistic wildlife care and conservation. The group formalised and became an incorporated association and a registered Charity in July 2022.

The NFP is supported by a diverse group of passionate wildlife carers, rescuers and general members of the public.

We have over 130 members in our public Facebook page: Ballarat Region Koala Rescue and Advocacy – this group is for the promotion and sharing of vital information specifically regarding advocacy for our precious Victorian Koalas.  Ballarat Region Koala Rescue and Advocacy

We also have a closed Facebook Group: Ballarat Koala Rescue and Advocacy with about 170 members. This group has been established for members of the community interested to learn more about Koalas in the Ballarat region and who are keen to help advocate for their protection and conservation.

This is our main BWRAC Facebook Page: Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation Inc Depending on the area of your interest, we look forward to you joining us on one or all of our Facebook Pages.