MANGE TREATMENT WEBINAR

If you would like to learn how to treat wild wombats with mange in your local area, the next scheduled initial permit training from the Wombat Protection Society will be held on 9/11/21 at 10am. To register please email mange@wombatprotection.org.au and you’ll be sent a Zoom invite. Even if you can’t attend that particular meeting, register and you will be placed on a wait…

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NEW COURSE ANNOUNCED

Tasmania desperately needs more wildlife carers and to help boost those numbers DPIPWE, WIRES, Bonorong and Wildcare have worked closely to develop the Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation course. Providing the essential skills to begin caring for furred brushtail possums, wallabies and pademelons, the course cost is $125 which includes an online component and a face-to-face workshop. The first workshop will be held in Hobart…

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Workshop – Small Mammals

TWRC is pleased to announce the return of face-to-face workshops with the first for 2021, Small Mammals with Pam Doyle and Cory Young. The course will be held 9am to 4pm, May 15 ad 16 at Rocherlea Memorial Hall and will cover a range of topics from species identification to husbandry and release for some of our most precious creatures including brown and eastern…

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BIRDCARE II

Our final bird course for 2020 is a dual session across two mornings – October 18 and November 1, 9.30am to 12.30pm both days. Designed with intermediate and advanced carers in mind, anyone interested in progressing their knowledge of caring for birds, novice or not, is welcome to attend. Topics include identification, stress, behaviour, handling, OH&S, rescue/transport, examination, adaptations for flight and lots of…

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TWRC Baby Birdcare Webinar

If you are interested in rehabbing birds, something we desperately need here in Tassie, then don’t miss this great introductory course on Sunday October 11. Marg Peachy will cover all the basics a novice or someone new to baby birdcare needs between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Cost is $20 non-members and $18 for TWRC members. Registration essential at https://taswildlife.org/workshop-registration/ For info email twrc@taswildlife.org

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TWRC BIRDCARE WEBINAR

The TWRC is hosting its very first webinar via Zoom on Saturday, September 12, 10am to noon. This introductory webinar will focus on basic birdcare with Marg Peachey and topics include identification, basic anatomy and life stages, diets, basic husbandry, housing, common injuries and illnesses and how to release. Cost is $15 non-members and $13.50 (TWRC members). Registration is online only at https://taswildlife.org/workshop-registration/ Email…

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New for 2020 – Small Mammals

This two-day course covers all elements of husbandry and rehabilitation for bettongs, potoroos, antechinus, ringtail possums, eastern barred and southern brown bandicoots. It includes species identification and habitat, husbandry and rearing, a practical session on emergency wound care and management, enclosure design (inside and out) and rehabilitation tips and tricks. Cost is $50 for two days; $45 TWRC members. $40 for one day; $37…

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Communication and Mentoring Course

One of the most important factor in wildlife caring is making sure all of that amazing knowledge is shared and passed on to benefit wildlife of the future. Our next course on September 29 is designed to help experienced carers share their skills and assist novices in working with a mentor. Cost is just $15 and the course is open to all carers. To…

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