Our 2026 training sessions in Basic Rescue and Transport and Macropod Response Fundamentals are now open.
Please see below for information on training dates, locations and application process.
upcoming training
2026 training sessions now open
All you need to know
You can apply for one or both of the following training sessions.
- Basic Rescue and Transport training, where you will learn how to assess, capture, contain and transport small native animals, how to perform pouch checks, and how to keep yourself and wildlife safe during rescues and transport.
- Macropod Response Fundamentals training, where you will learn how to assess kangaroo and wallabies for signs of injury or illness, manage situations as a first responder, and work with other people to intervene where required.
Wildlife rescue is a tough but rewarding role. Before expressing an interest in attending training, you must attend a mandatory information session to help you decide if it’s a good fit and whether you’d like to apply. In these information sessions we will go into more detail about Wildlife Victoria, explain exactly what the rescue volunteer role involves, and answer all of your questions.
In these information sessions we will go into more detail about Wildlife Victoria, explain exactly what the volunteer roles involve, and answer all of your questions. You must attend this information session to be able to apply for a place in the training workshops.
Register for mandatory information sessions
Information sessions are held online. Follow the links to register.
Once you have attended a mandatory information session and if you are still keen to attend a training day, you can express your interest in attending any of the training dates below. These training days are held in-person.
- Macropod Response Fundamentals Saturday June 6 – Metro North
- Basic Rescue & Transport Saturday June 13 – Metro North
- Basic Rescue & Transport Saturday June 20 – Echuca
- Macropod Response Fundamentals Sunday June 21 – Echuca
- Basic Rescue & Transport Saturday, July 4 – Metro East
- Basic Rescue & Transport Saturday July 18 – Metro West
- Macropod Response Fundamentals Saturday July 25 – Bairnsdale
- Basic Rescue & Transport Saturday August 1 – Metro East
- Macropod Response Fundamentals Saturday August 22 – Apollo Bay
- Basic Rescue & Transport Saturday September 5 – Metro West
- Attend an online information session
- Apply to attend training through an expression of interest
- Complete a phone screening
- Attend in-person training
- Complete other onboarding steps including compliance training and police check
Online mandatory information session – free
In-person Basic Rescue & Transport training – $70
In-person Macropod Response Fundamentals training – $70
To become a Wildlife Victoria volunteer, you must meet the following requirements.
Eligibility
- Aged 18 years or older
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Access to a registered and insured vehicle
Expected volunteering time commitment
- Minimum of 12 months
- Minimum of 25 cases each 3 months if you are within a metro area (approximately 2 cases / 4 hours per week on average)