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NQ Wildlife Care runs courses throughout the year in native animal care and rescue / become a member /take a course /grab the skills you need and start caring for our local wildlife.
its the most rewarding thing ever
Introduction to Wildlife Care
Are you interested in becoming a wildlife carer?
This course will provide you with information about how to achieve this
You will gain an understanding and introduction to the types of native animals we care for here in Townsville and the surrounding area.
Learn about the skills needed to care for our local wildlife.
Birds, Macropods, Flying Foxes , Microbats, Possums, Small Mammals, Reptiles
Upcoming dates in 2023
18 February, 3 June and 1st October
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Rescue Techniques & Phone Rescue Training
Learn about how you can help rescue wildlife safely, and the processes and techniques we use at NQ Wildlife to rescue. In this training we also cover the 24-hour rescue phone, answering the rescue phone, and
how the system works, how the rosters work, and how we are connecting the rescue calls to the rescue team to ensure the best outcome for our wildlife rescue process
cost is $10.00
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Intro to Micro Bat Care
Recommended nutrition practices and handling, and what enclosures environment you will need 
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Linda Barrett
microbats@nqwildlife.org.au
Introduction to Macropod Care
Basic care and handling of our Macropods.
To anyone wishing to be a carer of Macropods or learn more about caring for Macropods, this is the course for you, and a great refresher for members who are already on their way to being the best carer they can be.To attend this course you must be an NQ Wildlife member (you can purchase your membership on the day.)
In this course, you will gain the essential knowledge on handling, feeding, and general care of macropods/ The course is presented by NQ Wildlife’s macropod coordinators who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to guide you in your carer’s journey. 
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LEVEL 1 Macropod Care
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LEVEL 2 Macropod Care
TBA
Tracey Stoddart
Macropods@nqwildlife.org.au
Introduction to Echidna Care
Recommended nutrition practices and handling, and what enclosures environment you will need 
TBA : for more information on upcoming dates please contact
Margaret Neihoff
Echidnas@nqwildlife.org.au
Introduction to caring for Native Birds
Bird Care Training. Become a bird Carer. Gain the skills to care for injured and baby birds at home. This course is being presented by NQ Wildlife Bird Group coordinators and will cover basic care feeding and handling of our native birds. 
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Chris Bell
birdcoordinator@nqwildlife.org.au
CARING FOR BABY FLYING FOXES
Baby flying foxes are cute, affectionate and fascinating. In this course you will learn how to handle baby flying foxes, feed them a healthy diet, teach them how to fly, and care for them according to best practice so they can be successfully released back into the wild.
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TBA : Flying Fox RESCUE and FIRST AID
Dominque Thiriet
flyingfoxes@nqwildlife.org.au
Introduction to caring for Brushtail Possums
Overview of Native Rodents & Bandicoots
The course will cover how to care for and rehabilitate brushtail possums and small mammals, recommended nutrition practices and handling, and what enclosures environment you will need
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Micro Bat Care
is open to both members and non members
Advanced Macropod Care
With NQ Wildlife
Bird Care
Big and small ones
Flying Fox Care
is open to both members and non members
Possum Care
Small Mammal Care
Basic care and handling of Macropods.
With NQ Wildlife
Echidna Care
With NQ Wildlife
Macropod Care
Members Only $10.00
Thousands of mother wallabies and kangaroos are killed each year with a joey in the pouch, you can help care for these young orphans and other age groups
Introduction to Wildlife Care
Members Discount $15.00
Learn about how you can care for wildlife in your area. Birds, possums, small mammals, kangaroos, wallabies, and reptiles.
Possum & Small Mammal Care
Members Only $10.00
Learn how to best care for possums whether it’s the possum in your home or a possum who is injured and has been rescued. The main diet for possums should be native eucalyptus leave and native flowers. Do not feed your possum fruit
Native Bird Care
Members Only $10.00
Learn the basics of caring for injured and orphaned native birds in your home, equipment and care needed
Advanced Macropod Care
Members Only $10.00
In advanced macropod care, members must have attended the basic macropod course. You will learn advanced handling and emergency care
Flying Fox Care
Members Discount $10.00
Flying Fox Care is open to both members and non members.
Flying foxes (sky puppies) are keystone species, pollinators and seed dispersers for a huge range of trees. Unfortunately, they often run into trouble! This training will teach you the basics of caring for our cute orphan baby flying foxes.
Micro Bat Care
Members Discount $10.00
Microbat care will give you a good understanding of the needs of these little creatures recognise signs of illness or injury and be able to provide emergency care to them.
NQ Wildlife Care receives no regular government funding and we rely on public donations, and memberships to help us rescue and rehabilitate animals in need.
All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
The costs of our training go to putting on the courses we provide.
Macropods Kangaroo family
I want to care for Wallabys and Kangaroos
Birds
I want to care for our native Bird’s page is under construction please check back soon
Echidnas
I want to care for our Echidnas Echidnas’
The Micro Bat Family
I want to care for our Micro Bats
Possums & Small Mammals
I want to care for Possums
Flying Fox Family
I want to care for our Flying Foxes
SNAKES REPTILES
I want to care for reptiles and snakes page is under construction please check back soon
Native Rodents Dasyurids Bandicoots
I want to care for small mammals
What to do if you find a native animal in need of rescue
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We care for all our native wildlife species
wILDLIFE RESCUE TRAINING
Volunteer AS A RESCUER
What are the main reasons for wildlife to come into care?
Life can be tough for wild animals in the wild. Many animals are injured by predators or starve to death and some young are abandoned by their parents. But for animals that live in urban and peri-urban areas, there are additional dangers caused by human-made changes to the landscape. Each year NQWC takes in over 3,000 PLUS sick, injured, and orphaned animals as a result of the following:
- Road accidents
This affects many species, including wallabies, possums, birds, turtles, and snakes. Most animals are hit by cars at night so it’s important to slow down after dark. - Dog and cat attacks
Domestic animals love chasing wildlife, but this game often results in dreadful injuries to animals. Wallabies are particularly at risk in semi-rural areas where irresponsible dog owners allow their animals to roam. In urban areas, it is cats that are the main predators of little birds. - Collisions with walls or windows
Birds (from finches to pelicans) and microbats fly fast and sometimes too fast to avoid hard structures. They may be lightly stunned or suffer severe head fractures. This affects mostly flying foxes but birds. Kangaroos, wallabies, and gliders are also known to get entangled in the ‘devil’s wire’. Injuries can be horrendous and, unless they are rescued, entangled animals suffer and die a miserable death. - Electrocution on powerlines
This affects mostly flying foxes but large birds like pelicans can also be affected. - Habitat destruction
Tree clearing conducted for urban development, as well as agricultural and industrial activities, have a massive impact on animals. This leads to birds, bats, and possums losing their nests or hollows. Animals displaced by clearing often wander on the roads or in other animals’ territory and are more vulnerable to starvation and predation. - Poisons
Poisons used routinely in the home such as cockroach bait, fly traps, snail bait, and rat baits can be fatal to wildlife. Please use safe alternatives! - Good intentions
Many baby birds are collected by well-intentioned members of the public because they look vulnerable and cannot fly. However, fledglings that are not injured should be left alone if their parents are around and feeding them. This is their best chance to grow up! - Seasonal conditions
During droughts, floods, severe winds, and cyclones, animals often come into care as they may have been displaced, blown off the nest, or pushed out of their normal environment in search of supplementary food and struggle to adapt to the new environment. - Public intolerance of wildlife
Animals may come into care when they have been kicked out of their ‘home’ by members of the public who do not want to share their space with wildlife. Remember that you need a permit to relocate wildlife, including snakes, possums, and microbats in the roof space.
Become a wildlife warrior
What does it take to become a Wildlife rescuer?
Compassion- handling and capture skills. knowledge on how to be first responders.
- Your first step is joining NQ Wildlife
- Step two – attend training
- Step three, make sure you prepare yourself for rescue/ Have the correct equipment ready in your car or very handy / nets/bags/gloves/blankets/ bags (for joeys
- NQ Wildlife can guide you and help you set yourself up to be a rescuer.
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