Training Calendar
Orientation Training
Orientation will give you all the information you need about how ACT Wildlife works in the community and how you can help.
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Saturday 14 September 9:00am – 12noon
Saturday 12 October 9:00am – 12noon
Sunday 10 November 9:00am – 12noon
Sunday 1 December 9:00am – 12noon
Find out more about the Orientation training here.
Phone and Transport Training
This is the point of call. Members of the community contact ACTW and transport is organised.
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Sunday 15 September 9:00am – 12noon
Sunday 3 November 9:00am – 12noon
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Bat Training
Basic Bat Training
Introduction to bats of the ACT, (microbats and Flying Foxes). Deals with essential requirements plus rescue, rehabilitation and release.
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Sunday 8 September 9:15 – 4:00pm
Advanced Bat Care
This course is offered to people wanting to expand their knowledge of care for bats beyond the basic level of care.
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Saturday 9 November 9:15am – 4:00pm
Find out more about Bat training here.
Bird Training
Practical Birds
We will be demonstrating handling, rehydration, crop feeding and other skills you need to care for birds with ACT Wildlife.
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Saturday 28 September 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Baby Birds
This course introduces you to the care of baby birds in their development. It covers essential equipment and feeding techniques and more.
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Sunday 13 October 9:00am – 12noon
Basic Birds
This is the recommended training to take for new carers because 80% of animals in ACT Wildlife’s care are birds.
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Saturday 23 November 9:00am – 4:00pm
Find out more about Bird training here.
Reptile Training
This training includes the rescue and care for the reptiles of the ACT. It does not include snakes as part of the course.
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Sunday 6 October 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Find out more about Reptile training here.
Rescue Training
This training covers some of the recognised tactics used to rescue uncontained animals.
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Sunday 21 September 9:00am – 1:00pm
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Wombat Training
Wombat Care for Beginners
If you want to become a wombat carer, this in person hands on course is a must! This can be the start of a very fulfilling wildlife journey.
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Sunday 29 September 9:00am – 1:00pm
Find out more about Wombat training here.