Hundreds of thousands of wild animals are killed, injured and orphaned throughout Australia as a direct consequence of human activities. As government resources for wildlife management dwindle, much of the work of rescuing and caring for these animals falls on the shoulders of volunteer organisations such as Wildlife Victoria.

Mr. Rob Gell

Patron, Wildlife Victoria

Click here to see the CEO's 2008-09 Report including Wildlife Victoria's Financial Statements.

Wildlife Victoria is a not for profit and volunteer based organisation that has been at the forefront of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Victoria since its formation in 1989. It provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week wildlife rescue and information service. Wildlife Victoria also maintains a wildlife care and communication network across Victoria which assists wildlife rehabilitators.

By using a comprehensive networking system of wildlife shelters, Wildlife Victoria rescuers and transporters, emergency services, government agencies and commercial operators, we are able to respond swiftly and effectively to all manner of wildlife rescue situations, from orphaned ducklings to injured adult kangaroos.

Wildlife Victoria also has trained volunteer rescue teams that can be called upon at any time to assist in wildlife rescue emergencies such as bushfires and oil spills.

Wildlife Victoria is managed by a committee of management of 11 people elected each year from organisation members. All members are eligible for election to the committee. Click here for more information about the committee.

Our Mission & Aims

Wildlife Victoria is dedicated to the care and protection of Australia’s native wildlife through the pursuit of the highest standards in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and care, with continued commitment to carer support, education and training, wildlife advocacy, research, promotion of partnerships and the preservation of natural ecosystems.

We aim:

• To provide expert care for sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife
  
• To rehabilitate native wildlife in accordance with the relevant government organizations’ policies
  
• To provide a wildlife rescue, communication and information network throughout Victoria
  
• To foster community awareness and appreciation of the intrinsic value of native wildlife and its habitats
  
• To encourage and support a high standard of knowledge and expertise with the wildlife shelter system
  
• To work in collaboration with like organizations for the benefit of native wildlife and its habitat