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The 2023 AWRC Conference was the first ever "hybrid" (online and in person) event and was hosted by Western Australia. 

The Conference was run by WA Wildlife and Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. 

Major sponsors include IFAW and Western Australian Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Other sponsors include Animals Australia, Humane Society International and WIRES.
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Since 2003 Australian wildlife carers have gathered to meet, learn and share their experiences. Each conference has been held in a different location, and has featured presenters from around Australia and beyond. Our goal is to help raise the standard of wildlife care in Australia through education and collaboration. Our conferences are the only national conferences delivered for and by wildlife carers.
The conference gives wildlife carers the opportunity to learn from each other and from experts in the field including researchers, carers and veterinarians. Topics have ranged from the latest hands-on treatment for wounds to emergency response, fund-raising and lobbying.

Conference Presentations  - (Program)

  • Hon Reece Whitby - Official Opening 
  • Dean Huxley - Opening Address
  • Dr Michelle Oakley - International Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Traci Gamblin - Changing landscapes of volunteering in Australia
  • Dr Anne Fowler - ​​Understanding and treating starvation and refeeding syndrome in Australian wildlif
  • Joe Cashmore and Shana Ahmed - Wildlife Health Australia and wildlife rehabilitators
  • Dr Shan Siah - Fine-tuning the treatment of burnt paws of critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum
  • Dr Howard Ralph - Diarrhoea in macropod
  • Tania Duratovic - Fire first-aid for fauna
  • Dr Howard Ralph, Dr Anne Fowler, Dr Meg Rodgers, Dr Simone Vitali, Dr Shan Siah - What support does the veterinary industry need to achieve better outcomes for wildlife
  • Aditi Sriram - Facilitating strategic support for the wildlife rehabilitation sector in New South Wales 
  • Frances Carleton - Supporting wildlife workers: working in isolation and the impact to mental health
  • Dr Meg Rodgers - Upskilling GP veterinarians in wildlife medicine
POSITIONS VACANT  Each state and territory has two volunteer representatives on the AWRC committee.  We are looking for representatives from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.  Please contact Jodi via the contact form.  Thanks.
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Hon Melissa Parke formally closes the 2023 AWRC.
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Louise Bonomi (Animals Australia) was the inaugural recipient of the "Dr. Jim Pollock People’s Choice Inspirational Presentation" at the 2023 AWRC.

2023 AWRC Sponsors