Bendigo Wildlife Rescue

You may have noticed we’ve been a little quieter than usual on our social media channels lately.

Our volunteers have been incredibly busy responding to sick, injured, orphaned and impacted native wildlife across the region.

So far this year, our team has received more than 600 requests for assistance, all managed by just 13 dedicated volunteers. Their commitment, compassion and countless volunteer hours make it possible for us to continue helping wildlife in need every day.

The good news is that support for our organisation continues to grow. Over the past few weeks, we have received nine new volunteer applications, and we are hopeful of welcoming more volunteers to the team in the coming months.

To everyone who follows, supports, donates to, and advocates for our work, thank you. Your ongoing support allows us to continue providing assistance to native wildlife when they need it most.

Together, we’re making a difference for Victoria’s wildlife, one rescue at a time. 🦘🦉🐨

600+ requests for assistance. 13 dedicated volunteers. Countless animals helped. Thank you for supporting local wildlife rescue. ❤️🦘

Today we celebrate one of our incredible rescuers Crissy! 🫶
Crissy is such a valued part of the Bendigo Wildlife Rescue family. Between the busy life of being a mum and everything else life throws her way, she still gives so much time, compassion, and dedication to helping our native wildlife. Her love and care for every animal she comes across never goes unnoticed.
Thank you for all the hard work, kindness, late nights, rescues, and support you give to our team and the animals who need it most. We are so lucky to have you as part of our crew.
Wishing you the happiest birthday today, Crissy! We hope your day is as beautiful and caring as you are ❤️🎉🎂

Everyone wish our awesome rescuer a happy birthday 🫶
Love always,
Your Bendigo Wildlife Rescue Crew 🦘🦉🐾

Today our rescue team attended a property in East Bendigo after an urgent call came in regarding a Swamp Wallaby stuck in a fence.

After a tricky rescue, our Vet Team safely sedated him to allow a full assessment of his injuries and reduce the stress he was experiencing.

Following veterinary examination and X-rays showing no signs of fractures or broken bones, he was placed into care for close observation to monitor for possible nerve damage.

At this stage, we are hopeful he will be able to recover and eventually return to the wild where he belongs.

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Bendigo Wildlife Rescue is aware of reports of an alleged incident involving a brush-tail possum in Rosalind Park, Bendigo.

At this stage, nothing has been confirmed and the details remain unclear. It has been reported that an arrow may have been found and collected by police, however this is yet to be verified.

We are also unsure whether a possum was recovered, if it was pouch-checked, or where it may currently be.

If anyone has information about the location of the animal, please contact Bendigo Wildlife Rescue on 1300 970 609.

Anyone with information about this alleged incident is encouraged to contact:
• Department of Environment, Energy & Climate Action – 136 186
• Crime Stoppers Victoria – 1800 333 000

Today, Bendigo Wildlife Rescue received a call about a baby noisy miner (one of our native honeyeaters) hanging by his leg high up in a gum tree.

Our emergency rescue team responded quickly and was able to safely reach the little guy and bring him down to safety 💚

A huge thank you to Eaglehawk Hire for lending us the equipment - without your support, rescues like this simply wouldn’t be possible.

Nothing stops our team at Bendigo Wildlife Rescue

For sick, injured or impacted native wildlife across the Bendigo region and surrounds call 1300 970 609

Please don’t cut kangaroos or wildlife out of fencing. Call Wildlife Rescue

If you find a kangaroo or other native animal caught in a fence, it might seem like helping to cut them free. In reality, this can make things much worse.

If the animal runs off with a serious injury, it may suffer for days or die from infection. What looks like a quick rescue can turn into a slow and painful outcome.

In many cases, cutting the fence isn’t needed. Our trained rescuers can assess the situation safely. If required, the animal can be sedated and carefully repositioned, allowing the limb to come free as the tension reduces.

Cutting fences can also create other problems, like livestock escaping or further damage to the property.

💚 For the animal’s welfare and to protect property, please don’t cut the wire.

📞 Call Bendigo Wildlife Rescue or your local wildlife rescue straight away if you see an animal caught in a fence.



Wildlife Rescue Helpline: 1300 970 609
Bendigo Wildlife Rescue
~ Compassion in Action~

Rest easy & fly high little guy 💚

Yesterday we received a call about a Swamp Harrier in Maiden Gully VIC.

These guys are a common bird of prey around Victoria and are often confused with kites and falcons.

Our volunteers went out to find him but after searching the bushland, we just couldn’t locate him.

Today, a member of the public found him sitting by a dam a few hundred metres away from where he was first seen. Our rescuers attended and were able to safely capture him.

When we got to him, he didn’t put up a fight. For a bird of prey, that’s always a really worrying sign and we knew something wasn’t right.

We found a necrotic looking wound on his wing, and X-rays confirmed multiple breaks along with a serious infection.

As hard as it is, the kindest thing we could do was to humanely euthanise him and end his suffering.

Such a beautiful animal, gone too soon, but no longer in pain 💚
Bendigo Wildlife Rescue

Not an easy rescue…

Today, Bendigo Wildlife Rescue received a call about a galah entangled high up in netting.

Trapped with no way to escape, the poor little one was in a dangerous situation and urgently needed help.

Thanks to the quick response and determination of our volunteers and the assistance of members from the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we were able to safely reach and free the bird.

The galah is now in care and being assessed for any injuries.

For sick, injured or impacted native wildlife in Bendigo, call 1300 970 609
Bendigo Wildlife Rescue
~Compassion in Action~

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📞 1300 970 609