Who we are
The NSW Wildlife Council (NWC) is the State’s peak body representing over 4,000 wildlife rescuers throughout NSW.  Click Here to see a list of the wildlife rehabilitators currently affiliated with the NSW Wildlife council. Our goal is to improve the outcomes for Australian wildlife, especially those that are sick, injured or orphaned

Council Opposes Culling
The NSW Wildlife Council believes that the indiscriminate and ad hoc culling of native wildlife is out of control and unacceptable. In a media release (December 2008) the NWC Chair Audrey Koosmen said "“With wombats, and indeed all protected species, DECC needs to demonstrate that they are properly justifying and policing State-sponsored culling and not just pandering to the interests of landowners.” more...

Newsletters
You can download NWC newsletters and other documents on the "Papers" page.

What is the NWC up to?
We have added a new page to this website, which shows in summary what decisions and actions have been taken by the NSW Wildlife Council. To see this list, click Here.

Conflict Management Guidelines
In February 2008, representatives of the NSW Wildlife Council voted unanimously to adopt the Conflict Management Guidelines for Wildlife Rehabilitators in NSW. To find out more about this document, why it was developed, and how to get a free copy for yourself, visit the 'News' section of this web site.

Code of Ethics
In June 2007, representatives of the NSW Wildlife Council voted unanimously to adopt a code of ethics, which will be binding on all members of the Council. To learn more, and to see the code of ethics, click on the 'News' button to the left. To read the code of ethics, click Here.

Insurance Cover for Wildlife Carers.
The NWC has again been able to negotiate a public liability and personal accident policy to cover ALL wildlife carers affiliated with this Council. The Council has secured funding until 2010, and is already exploring options for beyond this year. We have also organised a substantial discount for those wildlife associations needing 'Directors and Officers' Insurance.

Contacts
If you have any comments or questions, please see the options on our contacts page.

Australian Wildlife in danger

Every year, hundreds of flying-foxes find their way into the care of wildlife rehabilitators in NSW.

This includes juvenile bats that have been orphaned and adults, rescued from barbed wire and netting.

Flying-foxes are now a threatened species, so every individual that is saved, counts.

Without the dedication of wildlife rehabilitation volunteers this, and many other species would be one step closer to extinction.

This is just one example of the importance of the work done by volunteer wildlife carers in NSW.

May 2010- a Media release relating to the Royal Botanic Gardens grey headed flying foxes has been released.