Introduction to the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Hand Rearing of Brushtail and Ringtail Possums

Course Overview

This course will cover Identification; Res-cue & Transportation considerations; Assessment and First Aid & Injury Management; Housing and best husbandry practices; Hand rearing orphaned young; and Release considerations.

Presented by Audrey Koosmen and team

Timing

From 9.00 am – 3.00 pm

Registration from 8.45 am. Please arrive early to complete registration.

Catering

BYO lunch. Morning tea provided.

VENUE:

Hunter Wildlife Rescue Centre, Shortland Wetlands, 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland.

COST

For HWR Members:

Training courses will be $10 for first HWR member and a second attendee from the family will be $5, if they have a family membership, for the same course.

For Non-member attendees

Training courses will be charged at $35 per head.

Cost of Training Manuals

Training manuals will be an optional cost at the training course depending on the cost of production. Those who wish to become a rehabilitator of that species MUST purchase the manual.

Registration Process

Enrolment in any training course, requires payment of course fees prior to attendance as acceptance of payments on the training day is not permitted. There will be a maximum of 24 participants for each course (unless specified) after which registered members will be placed on a waiting list pending cancellation.

Please complete the registration as soon as possible to assist with management and planning of courses.

Click on this link to download the registration form Training-Course-Registration-Form

Once you have made your payment, please send your registration form to:

• By Mail: Training Officer, Hunter Wildlife Rescue, PO Box 17, SHORTLAND NSW 2307.
• Email: You can complete the form then scan or save & attach the registration form and email to training@hunterwildlife.org.au

Payment

Payment can be done either on-line or by submitting your payment by mail of a cheque or money order. See Registration Form for the postal address.

Online

BSB 032-524; Account No 142209; Account name: Native Animal Trust Fund.

Please use your surname and course name as a reference ie JONES/Possums