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
We want to send out a huge thank you to the amazing community of the Barossa Valley for supporting our Spring Donation Drive!
Thanks to your kindness, we’ve received nearly $900 worth of donations, including food, cleaning supplies, and sanitation products for animal care.
Your contributions make a real difference in the lives of the animals we rescue and to the volunteers who care for them. We couldn't do it without you!
💚 With gratitude,
Barossa Wildlife Rescue
To all of our wonderful followers, please see below your invitation to attend the Grand Opening Day of the Rose Brooks Wildlife Sanctuary!
We have organized a ceremony for 1:00pm on the 6th of December 2024, where Ashton Hurn MP will help us officially open the sanctuary. This event is open to the public.
The sanctuary is an amazing achievement for BWR and has been our founder Rose's dream since she first started caring for wildlife. We would love to have all of you there to celebrate with us!
Naughty Karl, the Euro, loves hopping onto the table at BWR headquarters and peeping through the window. Is he scouting out what's for dinner? Looking for a snack? Or just being nosey?
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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
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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.