Caring for Wildlife
Why we are here:
There are many wildlife carers in Tasmania who have responded to an expectation within the community that injured and orphaned native animals should be treated as humanely as domestic species such as cats and dogs.
It is also true that many Australians have very little knowledge of our unique native animals or the fact that many of these species are facing a very grim future because of human activities.
 People usually come across these animals late at night or early morning, at a time when there is little help available from mainstream organisations such as the RSPCA or veterinarians.
The animals pose a daunting set of problems for people who know little of their habits, physiology and anatomy. Many attempt to seek help but end up with a frustrating series of futile phone calls, and in desperation, sometimes make decisions that work against the animal's long-term wellbeing.
Being able to hand over an animal to someone who knows what they are doing, and obviously cares for its welfare, provides an enormous sense of relief.
People are very often surprised that there is no dedicated facility such as a native animal hospital in the NW of Tasmania and find it extraordinary that the bulk of the care is done in volunteers' homes.
Central North Wildlife Care & Rescue Inc is a small group of volunteers working in the central northern part of Tasmania, extending from Frankford in the east, Penguin in the west, and Deloraine and Cradle Mountain in the south.
Our group has the following aims:
- Provide appropriate care for injured or orphaned wildlife
- Recognise the efforts of volunteer wildlife carers and provide them with on-going support
- Raise community awareness and understanding of our unique wildlife, wildlife care and associated issues.
- Contribute to the conservation of Tasmanian wildlife
- Raise funds for the group's activities
Our group is made up of volunteers who care for injured and orphaned animals in their own homes.
Each animal needs to be provided with a safe enclosure, heating, milk formulae/food specially tailored for their needs and medical care, all of which is provided for up to 18 or more months for orphans or a few weeks for injured animals.
Care is provided on a twenty four-hour basis, with some animals having to be fed at two hourly intervals. Carers live their lives around the needs of their animals and quite often have several animals on the go at same time.
There is no dedicated funding system in Tasmania to cover the costs of care, although the Tasmanian Government provides a limited amount of training and support to volunteers. Each carer or group is responsible for their own funding.
Our group relies on donations, sponsorship and fundraising activities to assist our carers cover their expenses, such as building release pens and boxes, developing educational displays and to run the administration of the group.
If you feel you would like to help us, please contact us from the email link in the menu.
Very soon we'll have a form on this page where you can request additional information or make donations which are always welcome, however small.
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