About Us
Barossa Wildlife Rescue is a not-for-profit wildlife rescue & rehabilitation organisation supporting the Barossa Valley and surrounding regions.
Founded by Rose Brooks, a registered wildlife carer in Lyndoch, South Australia. As a little tacker Rose was forever bringing home injured or orphaned animals to look after, and she was given her first joey to raise named Bunty. Since then Rose has been caring for other injured or orphaned wildlife such as possums, echidnas, kangaroos, koalas, birds … if it has a heartbeat, it is worth a go!
The BWR averages 800 rescues or callouts each year – most of them we have been able to nurse back to health and either release back in the wild or find a home for them at other homes or wildlife sanctuaries.
Our Mission
To have a sustainable wildlife organization within the Barossa valley area with a dedicated team of volunteers who work towards the rescue, rehabilitation and release (where possible) of wildlife.
Educate the community and also promote further opportunities on education choices for our younger generations.
UPDATES
Latest News
This Brushtail mum was trapped in a workshop for the last month. She was very dehydrated and malnourished, and strangely had a paperclip stuck in her teeth.
After being checked over by the kind staff at the Gawler Animal Hospital, mum and her joey are now in care at BWR.
A couple of days ago, this little joey was found tangled in a fence near Mt. Crawford. A member of the public managed to free her, and one of our Large Wildlife Rescue team members brought her to BWR headquarters.
Kangaroos often don’t survive the type of injuries that can occur from being caught in a fence, so she is one very lucky girl!
Notice of Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 15th of October
October has rolled around again and it’s time for the Barossa Wildlife Rescue Incorporated Annual General Meeting!
This meeting is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday 15 October 2024 - 7pm, at the Lyndoch Library Meeting Room (29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch *entry via the rear carpark*).
This is a great opportunity to get an overview of what we have been working on this past year and to meet the volunteers that help make everything happen!
We would like to highlight that this year we are once again seeking interested members for Committee and Operational Support roles! Being completely volunteer run, we are always looking to bring on new members that want to get involved in our organization.
There are a number of exciting roles and opportunities available for BWR financial members who are looking to support the running and operations of BWR.
Additional roles we are looking to fill aside from the main committee roles include:
Committee Member Roles:
General Committee Members
-Membership Secretary
-Supporting Treasurer Position
-Supporting Chairperson Position
-Supporting Secretary Position
Non-committee Operational Roles:
-Social Media Team (members and coordinators)
-Training coordinator
-Species leads - birds, reptiles, macropods, possums, and echidnas and koalas
-Fundraising Team (members and coordinator)
If you are interested in becoming a member and would like to nominate yourself to any of these roles, please inform our Secretary Chelsea Linke (chelsea.linke@barossawildliferescue.com) by Saturday 12 October 2024.
Feel free to direct any questions about any of these roles to her as well!
We hope to see you there!
Support
How You Can Help
Make a Donation
Your generosity and support will go a long way to ensure these animals all have a fighting chance of survival.
Bank Details
Barossa Wildlife Rescue
BSB: 313 140 A/C: 1248 6657
OR
Join the Mob
Barossa Wildlife Rescue Incorporated (BWR) is a membership organisation. Anyone can apply to become a member!
BWR Partners
We appreciate the support of local businesses who contribute goods, services and their time to support our organisation.
Use the form below for donations, media, training, and general enquiries.