Wildlife Rescue Information Network

13/10/2026

This week we have on a fundraiser at the Star Cinema, Eaglehawk, on Thursday 15th starting at 7pm. The movie will be Practical Magic 2. Unfortunately booking numbers are low so please come along and help raise money for our native wildlife in need. We will also have a raffle on the night with some great prizes to choose from.
On Sunday 18th between 12pm & 2pm head out to Rosalind Park and say hi to the Central Victorian Bat Alliance crew who will have a stall at the fernery to discuss and help you view the vulnerable Grey Headed Flying Foxes.

05/10/2026

Wildlife Awareness Month for October has officially started after a successful launch Friday night.

Thanks to Georgie Purcell MP for her attendance and opening the event and Geoff Williams for his informative presentation on local platypus.

Our night walk curtain raiser was also well attended on the 23rd of September at Crusoe Reservoir with over 30 people present.

There is still plenty to look forward to throughout the month so please check out our calendar of events.

Our next events will be a flying fox appreciation stall in Rosalind Park near the fernery on Sat Oct 10th 12-2pm ( ran by CVBA) and an information stall at the Mandurang Valley Festival on Sunday the 11th of October 10am to 3pm at Peacre Reserve Mandurang.
Tanya Loos will be in attendance to sign copies of her book "Living with Wildlife"

Wildlife Rescue Information Network looks forward to celebrating our local wildlife with you throughout October 🦜🦇

Michelle 😊

30/09/2026

So excited about Wildlife Awareness Month kicking of on Friday 2nd October at the Bendigo Library. Bring the kids along as we start off with a colouring competition from 4.45pm. Then at 5pm our official launch by passionate animal advocate Georgie Purcell MP. Followed by a special presentation by Geoff Williams, President of the Australian Platypus Conservancy. Check out the WRIN wildlife information table and native taxidermy wildlife that will be displayed at the Bendigo library throughout October.

Wildlife Rescue and Information Network WRIN is a Central Victorian based network of volunteers helping our sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife.

21/09/2026

Spring is here and its the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful spaces in our region and the wonderful local wildlife.
To celebrate Spring WRIN is hosting Wildlife Awareness Month, a series of events showcasing a local wildlife.
Our 1st event, a curtain raiser to coincide with school holidays is this Wed.
This is a night walk at Crusoe Reservoir to observe some of the unique local, noctural native species living in the area. Please note that this event commences at 7pm and not 730pm as stated in the flyer and is hosted by the City of Greater Bendigo
For bookings please follow the link below:

https://events.humanitix.com/nature-by-night-crusoe

And then on Friday the 2nd of October our official launch kicks off at 5pm to be opened by the wonder Georgie Purcell MP and includes a special presentation by Geoff Williams President of the Australian Platypus Conservancy.

There is so much to look forward to throughout Spring, we hope to see you at one of our event. Please note that all events are free, except for the National Flying Fox Forum.

For more information, send us a message.

Michelle

13/09/2026

Wildlife Rescue and Information Network are very excited to be hosting Wildlife Awareness Month. Throughout October we will be running a number of events to celebrate the wonderful wildlife in our region.

🗓️ The Big Events (at Bendigo Library):
Friday, 2 October: Our grand launch featuring two wonderful guest speakers, including Georgie Purcell MP!
Saturday 24 October: World Kangaroo Day celebrations featuring a special screening of the documentary "Faces in the mob" and more speakers.
🌙 Night Walks (with City of Greater Bendigo):
Wednesday, 23 September: A special pre-month school holiday night walk to spot our amazing nocturnal neighbours!
Second Night Walk: Sunday 25th of October

🎈 More Fun Across the Month: A stall at the Mandurang Festival
Flying Fox watching with the Central Victorian Bat Alliance
Movie night at Star Cinema ,children's colouring competitions and more. The celebrations also coincide with the National Flying Fox Forum & The Aussie Bird Count

✉️ Have questions? Send us a direct message.

We can't wait to celebrate our local wildlife with you!

Michelle

28/08/2026

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18/07/2026

Fingers crossed this trial works and is soon available across Australia.

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01/07/2026

Nothing like a good scratch.
This gorgeous eastern grey kangaroo joey is currently in care with one of our awesome WRIN shelter operators.
Looks like he is settling in well ❤️

18/06/2026

Little Jimmy the Brush-tail Possum is learning to venture away from his carer. Jimmy was brought into care by a Wildlife Rescue Information Network WRIN volunteer at 157gms after being caught by a dog. Luckily only a small skin tear on his back. He is doing well and has been upgraded to the outside aviary. More room to run and climb, but cold. I do feel bad, but has to be done.

10/06/2026

The decision by Benalla Golf Club to cull the reside kangaroos that call the area home is incredibly disappointing.

Wildlife Rescue and Information Network WRIN do not support culling or relocating of wildlife as a solution to any issue relating to wildlife living in residential or recreational areas.

Instead we prefer to work together and find ways to allow wildlife and humans coexist and share spaces.

If you are free tomorrow please go along to show your support for this mob of kangaroos.

Hopefully Benalla Golf Club will reconsider their decision and a kinder solution can be found.
Michelle