Training Calendar
Training Calendar
Training is designed to equip volunteers to rescue, rehabilitate and release native wildlife in the ACT. Whether you have never touched a native animal or have experience with native wildlife, our courses will teach the skills needed to begin to care or to take you to the next level.
Course details can be found here .
July
Sewing Group
Saturday 6 July 10:00am
A chance to meet others and put your sewing skills to good effect to help the native animals of the ACT.
Orientation
Sunday 7 July 9:00am
This Orientation session will give you all the information you need about ACT Wildlife works in the community and how you can help.
Find out more about the Orientation training here.
Phone
Sunday 14 July 9:00am
This is the point of call. Members of the community contact ACTW and transport is organised.
Learn more about Phone training here.
Rescue and Transport
Sunday 14 July 11:30am
This training covers some of the recognised tactics used to rescue uncontained animals.
Find out more about this training here.
August
Sewing Group
Saturday 3 August 10:00am
A chance to meet others and put your sewing skills to good effect to help the native animals of the ACT.
Possum Care
Sunday 11 August 9:00am
An introduction to possums and gliders and how to rescue and care for sick and injured ones.
Find out more about Possum Care training here.
Advanced Bird Care
Sunday 18 August 9:00am
This course is offered to people wanting to expand their knowledge of care for birds beyond the basic level of care.
Find out more about Bird training here.
Basic Bird Training
Saturday 24 August 9:00am
This is the recommended training to take for new carers because 80% of animals in ACT Wildlife’s care are birds.
Learn more about our Bird courses here.
September
Sewing Group
Saturday 7 September 10:00am
A chance to meet others and put your sewing skills to good effect to help the native animals of the ACT.
Orientation
Saturday 14 September 9:00am
This Orientation session will give you all the information you need about ACT Wildlife works in the community and how you can help.
Find out more about the Orientation training here.
Basic Bat Training
Sunday 15 September 8:30am
Introduction to bats of the ACT, (microbats and Flying Foxes). Deals with essential requirements plus rescue, rehabilitation and release.
Find out more about Basic Bat training here.
Practical Birds
Saturday 28 September 1:00pm
We will be demonstrating handling, rehydration, crop feeding and other skills you need to care for birds with ACT Wildlife.
Find out more about Bird training here.
Wombat Care for Beginners
Sunday 29 September 9:00am
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.
Find out more about Wombat training here.
October
Sewing Group
Saturday 5 October 10:00am
A chance to meet others and put your sewing skills to good effect to help the native animals of the ACT.
Reptile Care
Sunday 6 October 1:00pm
This training includes the rescue and care for the reptiles of the ACT. It does not include snakes as part of the course.
Find out more about Reptile training here.
Orientation
Saturday 12 October 9:00am
This Orientation session will give you all the information you need about ACT Wildlife works in the community and how you can help.
Find out more about the Orientation training here.
Baby Birds
Sunday 13 October 9:00am
This course introduces you to the care of baby birds in their development. It covers essential equipment and feeding techniques and more.
Find out more about Bird training here.
November
Sewing Group
Saturday 2 November 10:00am
A chance to meet others and put your sewing skills to good effect to help the native animals of the ACT.
Phone and Transport
Sunday 3 November 9:00am
This training covers how to answer calls from the public and how to rescue and transport wildlife.
Orientation
Sunday 10 November 9:00am
This Orientation session will give you all the information you need about ACT Wildlife works in the community and how you can help.
Find out more about the Orientation training here.
Basic Bird Training
Saturday 23 November 9:00am
This is the recommended training to take for new carers because 80% of animals in ACT Wildlife’s care are birds.
Learn more about our Bird courses here.
December
Orientation
Sunday 1 December 9:00am
This Orientation session will give you all the information you need about ACT Wildlife works in the community and how you can help.
Find out more about the Orientation training here.
Sewing Group
Saturday 7 December 10:00am
A chance to meet others and put your sewing skills to good effect to help the native animals of the ACT.