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• FAWNA Bird Carers General Bird Training- NEW DATE

  • When
    09/08/2026
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    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Taree Showground Tearooms, Taree Showground
  • Spaces left
    2

  This training is ideal for those involved in the rehabilitation and release of sick, injured, or orphaned native birds.

  Whether you're just starting out or looking to build confidence in your care practices, our General Bird Training has been developed to support you.

  Bookings will close on 1st August,2026.   Limited to 25 participants

  WHEN: 9th August,2026

  TIME: 9.30am-4.00pm

  COST: $15 

  Refreshments and luncheon are provided at no cost but members with special dietary requirements are asked to self-cater.

  
  

  
  

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• Macropod Training and Refresher course

  • When
    13/09/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Taree Showground Tearooms, Taree
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Macropod Training and Refresher course

  Bookings are essential and must be made no later than 6th September, 2026 

  This course offers both essential training and refresher for members caring for Macropods. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) requires a refresher to be completed by members every three years to maintain a licence to care for macropods.
  

  When: Sunday 13th September,2025

  Where: Taree Showground Tearooms, Taree

  Time:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

  Cost: $30 per head and $5 for each extra person in household & $10 for refreshers.

  Junior members wishing to attend must be over 12yrs by application.

  Participation is limited to 25 trainees so book in quickly please to avoid missing out.

  A printed manual and USB will be given to each new trainee household (1 per household). Members doing the course as a refresher will receive only the USB.

  Refreshments and luncheon are provided at no cost but members with special dietary requirements are asked to self-cater.

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

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• Rescue and Immediate Care RICC

  • When
    25/10/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Kendall Community Centre, Comboyne St, Kendall
  • Spaces left
    16

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   Rescue and Immediate Care (RICC) training course for new FAWNA members. You MUST be a FAWNA member to register. 

  When: Sunday 25th October, 2026
  Where: Kendall Community Centre, Comboyne St, Kendall
  Time: 9:00am to 4.00 pm
  Cost: $25

  Closing date for bookings is 18th October, 2026

  Participation is limited to 25 trainees.
  

  This induction training day is designed for new members who wish to start their wildlife rescue and/or care journey, or who are interested in undertaking FAWNA phone duty.

  Junior Members wishing to attend must be over 12yrs by application

  Refreshments and luncheon are provided at no cost but members with special dietary requirements are asked to self-cater.

  
  

  We will have some heat pads, weighing scales, and probe thermometers available for sale at our cost (no-profit) price. Cash or Eftpos POS payment options are available on the day.

  
  

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