Help Our Wildlife
Do you have a Wildlife emergency?
You can call the Wildlife Victoria emergency response line on 03 8400 7300 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
or use this link to report online.
For more information about Wildlife Victoria services visit the Wildlife Victoria website.
BWRAC rescuers and carers are registered with Wildlife Victoria and will receive notification of any wildlife emergency in and around Ballarat.
The Ballarat region currently needs more wildlife volunteers; if you’re interested in learning more about volunteering with Wildlife Victoria visit Wildlife Victoria Get Involved
WILDLIFE VICTORIA
Wildlife Victoria is a not-for-profit community organisation that has provided Victoria with a Wildlife Emergency Response service for 35 years.
Wildlife Victoria’s mission is to help and protect wildlife through their rescue, education, and advocacy activities. They respond to community reports of distressed wildlife and facilitate the care needed. They promote community knowledge and care of wildlife and advocate for the protection and welfare of wildlife.
Every year, thousands of native animals in Victoria become sick, injured, or orphaned, often as a direct result of human activity.
The Wildlife Victoria Emergency Response Service receives notifications from members of the public via their emergency phone and online reporting system. They receive over 100,000 requests for help a year and help over 80,000 animals. When a member of the public contacts Wildlife Victoria about a sick, injured, or orphaned animal, their Emergency Response Operators provide advice to help the caller manage the situation appropriately, and when necessary, arranges for a trained volunteer to attend. They also liaise with other organisations to ensure the best possible outcome for the animal.
The rescue service relies on an extensive state-wide network of rescue and transport volunteers, veterinarians who provide pro-bono services for wildlife, and the licenced carers and shelters who accept animals into their care for rehabilitation and release.
