Possum course
Our Possum course has now been divided into two parts:
- Care of Sick and Injured Possums
- Hand-rearing Joey Possums
Care of Sick and Injured Possums
Part 1 is a 1.5 hr training, delivered as a Powerpoint via Zoom and covers;
- A brief overview of the possums and gliders in the ACT, before concentrating on the brushtail possum since this is the dominant species.
- Reasons for coming into care and how we manage intake.
- Basic information needed to undertake handling and care of possums and gliders.
The training includes a manual and will enable a you to care for possums in an outdoor aviary.
Hand-rearing Joey Possums
Part 2 training is hands-on and group size will depend on numbers. It covers:
- The stages of development of the brushtail possum.
- Basic handling and examination.
- Practical sessions on the feeding, toileting and housing of young joeys and discussion on their subsequent release into the wild.
- A short discussion on the use of ACT Wildlife’s database Wildman for carers.
The training includes a manual and will enable a you to care for joey possums.
