2026 Fauna Rescue SA Workshops
Most workshops will be held at Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill
It is recommended that new members attend the New Members Orientation Workshop to gain information regarding wildlife rescue and care.
Introduction to Wildilfe Rescue training is recommended as a next step followed by individual species-specific trarining.
Please note – booking links will be added a few weeks before the workshop date and are subject to changes – watch this space!
january to june 2026
Possum Workshop
Saturday 31st January – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for possums
Topics include – identifiction of species, Work Health & Safety, Equipment, Rescue, Housing, Husbandry, Feeding, Care, Common injuries and Diseases, Wildlife Permits and Records, Reunite and Ringtail Wildling Release Program
New Member Orientation Workshop
Sunday 8th February – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
We welcome the public, prospective members and new members to attend our workshops. The morning is a power point presentation overview of Fauna Rescue, species identification and general health and safety is covered. The afternoon session is a more focused teaching by the co-ordinators on the basic species: bats, birds, reptiles and possums. The whole day is friendly and informative.
Introduction to Wildilfe Rescue course is recommended as a next step in training followed by individual species-specific
Introduction to Wildlife Rescue
Sunday 15th February – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
This workshop teaches the skills for new Rescuers to catch, handle and transport injured or sick wild animals in the safest manner for both the Rescuer and for the animal. It concentrates on the scenarios that Fauna Rescue most commonly attends, as well as introducing Rescuers to situations that they may encounter after they have gained some experience.
To build confidence and deepen knowledge, individual species-specific courses are recommended as a next step in training.
Bird Workshop
Saturday 21st March – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for birds
Topics include – identifiction of species, Work Health & Safety, Equipment, Rescue, Housing, Husbandry, Feeding, Care, Common injuries and Diseases
Granivores, Insectivores and Nectivores are all covered in this workshop
Possum Workshop
Sunday 3rd May – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for possums
Topics include – identifiction of species, Work Health & Safety, Equipment, Rescue, Assessment, Husbandry, Feeding, Care, Common injuries and Diseases, Housing, Wildlife Permits and Records, Reunite and Ringtail Wildling Release
Raptor Workshop
Sunday 17th May – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
New Member Orientation Workshop
Saturday 20th June – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
We welcome the public, prospective members and new members to attend our workshops. The morning is a power point presentation overview of Fauna Rescue, species identification and general health and safety is covered. The afternoon session is a more focused teaching by the co-ordinators on the basic species: bats, birds, reptiles and possums. The whole day is friendly and informative.
Introduction to Wildilfe Rescue course is recommended as a next step in training followed by individual species-specific
july to december 2026
Introduction to Wildlife Rescue
Saturday 4th July – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
This workshop teaches the skills for new Rescuers to catch, handle and transport injured or sick wild animals in the safest manner for both the Rescuer and for the animal. It concentrates on the scenarios that Fauna Rescue most commonly attends, as well as introducing Rescuers to situations that they may encounter after they have gained some experience.
To build confidence and deepen knowledge, individual species-specific courses are recommended as a next step in training.
Bird/duckling Workshop
Sunday 26th July – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for birds
Topics include – identifiction of species, Work Health & Safety, Equipment, Rescue, Housing, Husbandry, Feeding, Care, Common injuries and Diseases
Granivores, Insectivores and Nectivores are all covered in this workshop
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for ducklings
Topics include – what to feed, how to feed, what you need to keep them warm and everything else you will need to know to be successful in rehabilitating ducklings.
Possum Workshop
Saturday 8th August – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for possums
Topics include – identifiction of species, Work Health & Safety, Equipment, Rescue, Housing, Husbandry, Feeding, Care, Common injuries and Diseases, Wildlife Permits and Records, Reunite and Ringtail Wildling Relea
Reptile Workshop
Sunday 13th September – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for reptiles
Topics include – Identification of speicies, Work Health & Safety, Rescue kit and Rescue, Handling, Assessment, Husbandry, Feeding, Common disease and injuries, and Housing.
New Member Orientation Workshop
Sunday 18th October – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
We welcome the public, prospective members and new members to attend our workshops. The morning is a power point presentation overview of Fauna Rescue, species identification and general health and safety is covered. The afternoon session is a more focused teaching by the co-ordinators on the basic species: bats, birds, reptiles and possums. The whole day is friendly and informative.
Introduction to Wildilfe Rescue course is recommended as a next step in training followed by individual species-specific
Introduction to Wildlife Rescue
Sunday 1st November – Fauna Rescue HQ, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill from 11.00am till 3.00pm
This workshop teaches the skills for new Rescuers to catch, handle and transport injured or sick wild animals in the safest manner for both the Rescuer and for the animal. It concentrates on the scenarios that Fauna Rescue most commonly attends, as well as introducing Rescuers to situations that they may encounter after they have gained some experience.
To build confidence and deepen knowledge, individual species-specific courses are recommended as a next step in training.
Flying Fox Workshops
Exact dates TBA through June to October typically on Saturdays.
Keep an eye out on the Facebook page and website for more information closer to the dates.
