Queensland Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (QWRC)

15/09/2026

🦘 **Today’s Wildlife Rescue Tips are all about macropods — kangaroos, wallabies and their joeys!**

Whether it’s an injured adult or a joey left vulnerable after its mum has been injured or killed, knowing what to do can make all the difference.

Our tips cover **keeping injured animals calm, checking the pouch for a surviving joey, keeping joeys warm, and most importantly, knowing what NOT to do — including never giving food or water.**

Take a look at today’s tips and share them with friends and family. You never know when this information might help save a life. 💚🦘

30/08/2026

🐸 Today’s Wildlife Rescue Tips are all about frogs!

Frogs can be surprisingly vulnerable to everyday hazards, from lawnmowers and pets to chemicals and disease. Knowing how to safely handle and care for an injured frog can make a big difference.

Take a look at today’s tips to learn how you can help these little amphibians while keeping them safe. 💚🐸

22/08/2026

🐾 **Today’s Wildlife Rescue Tips are all about echidnas and platypus!

These unique Australian animals can sometimes be found injured or in need of assistance. Knowing what to do — and when to seek expert help — can make all the difference.

Check out today’s tips to learn how you can help keep both echidnas and platypus safe. 💚

08/08/2026

🐦 Today's Wildlife Rescue Tips are all about birds — both adults and babies!

Birds are one of the most common wildlife species people encounter but knowing when they actually need rescuing can make all the difference.

From injured adults to seemingly abandoned chicks and fledglings, today's tips cover some simple things you can do to help, while avoiding accidentally separating healthy babies from their parents.

Take a few minutes to have a read and learn how to give our feathered friends the best chance of getting the help they need. 💚

Observe • Assess • Rescue when needed • Get the right advice

30/07/2026

🦇 Today's Wildlife Rescue Tips are all about bats!

Bats are some of Queensland's most misunderstood native animals, yet they play a vital role in keeping our ecosystems healthy. From pollinating native plants to dispersing seeds and controlling insects, these remarkable mammals provide enormous benefits to our environment.

Take a moment to read today's tips and learn how you can help protect these incredible animals while keeping yourself safe.

💚 Every small action makes a difference for Queensland's wildlife.

29/07/2026

🦡 Today's wildlife rescue tips are all about the elusive bandicoot!

Often heard rustling through the leaf litter but rarely seen, bandicoots play an important role in our ecosystems. Their constant digging helps aerate the soil, spread fungi and seeds, and improve soil health—making them true little ecosystem engineers.

Take a moment to read today's tips and learn how a few simple actions can help protect these fascinating native marsupials and the habitats they call home.

💚 Every small action makes a difference for Queensland's wildlife.

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

🦘 Wildlife Rescue Tip Series 🦉🐍

Over the next two weeks, Queensland Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (QWRC) will be sharing a series of simple, practical tips to help you protect our amazing native wildlife and know what to do if you come across an animal in need.

Whether it's making your backyard more wildlife-friendly, driving safely in wildlife areas, or knowing how to safely assist an injured animal, these quick tips could make all the difference.

Feel free to like, share and help spread the word—together we can make Queensland a safer place for our native wildlife. 💚

16/03/2026

06/03/2026

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