The peak-body for those serving the wildlife of New South Wales
NWC represents dozens of wildlife rescue groups, rehabilitation groups, and wildlife hospitals across NSW
Backing the People Behind Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Wildlife rehabilitation in NSW is volunteer-led.
Our Grants Program helps bridge the gap between what’s needed and what’s possible - funding essential projects of our state’s wildlife rescuers and rehabilitators.
Learn more about the program and the impact of our remarkable network of on-the-ground local groups.
By supporting the NSW Wildlife Council you are supporting NSW local wildlife groups and the future of the NSW wildlife sector.
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64%
of all threatened species that were rescued and released in NSW in 2023-2024 were rescued by NWC members
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5270+
NSW wildlife rescuers, rehabilitators, and wildlife veterinarians represented by the NSW Wildlife Council
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34,346+
Native animals rescued by NWC members in NSW in 2023/34
The NSW Wildlife Council’s impact spans wildlife care across land, sea, and sky; strengthening the whole network serving wildlife across the state.
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Uniting and Equipping Wildlife Groups for Greater Impact
NWC serves wildlife groups with multifaceted support: grants (direct to rescuers/rehabilitators), insurance, advocacy, expert support, sector updates, networking, media tools, training opportunities, and digital resources.
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Champions for Wildlife (and People) Friendly Roads
Partnering with IFAW, Transport for NSW, tourism allies, and new mapping technology, NWC is leading efforts to make roads safer for wildlife, wildlife roadside rescuers, and drivers.
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2,307+ Threatened Species Rescued by NWC Members
64% of all threatened species that were rescued and released in NSW in 2023-2024 were rescued by NWC members.
NWC uses advocacy, campaigns, and direct support to rescuers and rehabilitators to champion this critical work.
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29 Wildlife Member Groups
NWC is the peak-body representing dozens of wildlife rescue groups, rehabilitation groups, and wildlife hospitals across NSW
NWC works to address sector issues raised by local member groups.
By becoming a local volunteer, joining as a member group, or becoming a strategic partner, you are becoming a part of the largest and longest standing wildlife network in NSW.
“True compassion is showing kindness towards animals, without expecting anything in return.”
— Paul Oxton
Stay in touch for updates about the NSW wildlife sector and ways to contribute.
Acknowledgment of Country
The New South Wales Wildlife Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and enduring connections to the animals and wildlife of Australia.
We recognise the entire NSW ecosystem, including the lands, waters, plant and animal species and seas, has spiritual and cultural significance to all Aboriginal peoples of NSW.
