FAWNA NSW INC upcoming events

Rescue and Immediate Care RICC (14/06/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

When: Sunday 14th June, 2026
Where: Taree Showground Tearooms
Time: 9:00am to 4.00 pm
Cost: $25

CLOSING DATE for registration is 7th June

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.

Participation is limited to 25 trainees.

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.

Possum & Glider Training and Refresher Course (05/07/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Possum & Glider Training and Refresher Course

Bookings are essential and must be made no later than 26th June, 2026

This course offers both essential training and refresher for members caring for Possums and Gliders. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) requires a refresher to be completed by members every three years to maintain a license to care for possums and gliders.

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

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.

A USB thumb drive training manual is provided for Possum and Glider trainees.

Refreshments and luncheon are provided, however, members with special dietary requirements are asked to self-cater.

We will refund any cancellations that are received 48 hours before the course date.

Flying Fox Training and Refresher (19/07/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Bookings are essential and must be made no later than 12th July. Participation is limited to 25 trainees so book in early to avoid missing out.

Cost: $30 for members who wish to be authorised and FAWNA will arrange year 1 of the subsidised Dave Pinson Manual subscription. For those doing refresher course cost is $10.

When: Sunday,19th July 2026 at Kendall Community Hall

Time: 9.00-4pm

If you are interested in becoming a Flying-fox rescuer and carer you are required to have a current Rabies vaccination, or be in process of receiving them.

This is also a refresher course for current bat carers.

Additional event information

Any members attending the training who do not have a current acceptable titre level will not be able to physically handle any live or bat bodies at the course.

Refreshment and lunch are provided at no cost but members with special dietary requirements are asked to self cater.

FAWNA Bird Carers General Bird Training- NEW DATE (09/08/2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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.

Macropod Training and Refresher course (13/09/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Rescue and Immediate Care RICC (25/10/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.