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CARERS from Help for Wildlife, and Wildlife Rescue and Rehab presented a basic wildlife rescue workshop at Heathcote Community House last weekend.<\/p>\n

Each attendee gained valuable insights into the role of a wildlife carer and what to do if they find injured wildlife.<\/p>\n

Sue Kirwin from Help for Wildlife said there has been an increase in injured wildlife over the past months.<\/p>\n

“It is horrific for roadkill at the moment,” she said.<\/p>\n

“With low feed due to the drought, kangaroos and other wildlife are grazing beside the roads where there is some feed.<\/p>\n

“When cars approach, they take fright and can run anywhere.<\/p>\n

“Slow down from dusk to dawn.<\/p>\n

“Urban sprawl has replaced many of their feeding places and, most of all, speed and people not taking care is taking its toll.”<\/p>\n

Ms Kirwin advised participants of the best ways to deal with injured wildlife, emphasising that their own safety was most important.<\/p>\n

“Your safety is paramount,” she said. “Most injuries are caused through road accidents, so check your surroundings and don’t stop if it isn’t safe.<\/p>\n

“Call police; they are always happy to attend and do what is necessary.<\/p>\n

“Never handle bats as they can communicate diseases. Call a wildlife rescue organisation as volunteers are vaccinated. Lyssavirus has no cure and can be fatal to humans.”<\/p>\n

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Knowing what to do: Sue Kirwin talked about her role as a wildlife carer and the best course of action if people find injured or abandoned wildlife.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Ms Kirwin advised checking the pouches of deceased mammals as they sometimes contain a pinky, or a very young baby, even when there is an older joey with the mother.<\/p>\n

“Never give joeys food or water,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Joeys can last up to 48 hours without food and water but feeding them could kill them.<\/p>\n

“Keep them warm which will help to keep them alive.<\/p>\n

“And as soon as possible take them to a vet who will not charge you.”<\/p>\n

Ms Kirwin spoke about the various roles of wildlife carers who are volunteers and not paid.<\/p>\n

“We all have jobs, or other responsibilities so are not always available, but the wildlife organisations will help to find someone.”<\/p>\n

If anyone finds injured wildlife they can call the Statewide Wildlife Rescue Emergency Service on<\/p>\n

0427 301 401, WRIN on 0419 356 433 or Wildlife Victoria on (03) 8400 7300 or 1300 094 535.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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