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
BWR was recently featured on South Aussie with Cosi!
Watch on 7plus – Episode 35 (Season 14), you’ll catch us from the 09:35 mark.
Hi everyone, please report the following post from “Usa Alumni T shart”. 🙄 They are trying to scam people into buying a fake BWR t-shirt.
“Nettie Hrichard” is the account posting scammy comments on our page – feel free to report her too.
You can search up both accounts pretty easily and report them for fraud or scam. Thanks!
It's not often we get to capture such a special video like this!
This Kooka was picked up by one of our rescuers after he took an unfortunate dip in a swimming pool. The soggy little guy spent the night getting checked over by the team at Gawler Animal Hospital, and by the next day he had recovered and was eager to head back out!
While he was being captured the day before, another Kookaburra had watched on from a nearby tree and gave our rescuer quite the earful about taking his friend! Suspecting that this release would be a precious reunion moment, our rescuer made sure to film it.
Turns out there wasn't just one friend waiting for him, there was a whole family! And what a vocal reunion it was 🥰
Support
How You Can Help
Make a Donation
Any donations will be put towards food, veterinarian expenses, electricity bills (the infant animals require constant heat) as well as repairs to fencing and enclosures.
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
Section 6 licence number, Collections for Charitable Purposes Act 1939 : CCP4284
Donations over $2 are tax deductible
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.