AWARE wildlife

04/07/2026

22/06/2026

H5 avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in a migratory seabird found on an isolated beach in southern Western Australia. This is the first detection of H5 bird flu in Australia.

There have been no detections in poultry or additional native species.

Australia is well prepared to respond to H5 bird flu.

You can help. If you find multiple sick or dead birds or other animals do not touch them.

- Avoid – contact.
- Record – what you see.
- Report – to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

For more information visit https://srkr.io/6187BGjW.

21/05/2026

20/11/2025

At our recent Volunteering Awards the winner in the Outstanding Community Organisation category was also presented with $1,000 to assist them in their valuable work.

The winner was AWARE Wildlife Rescue, where volunteers provide an invaluable service in caring for injured wildlife in Frankston City and beyond. The 31 volunteers work collaboratively to provide a 24-hour hotline and service: rescuing, transporting, caring for and releasing wildlife back into our precious natural reserves.

Thank you to all of the team for their valuable work that really makes a difference.

All the nominees were: Mums Supporting Families in Need, AWARE Wildlife Rescue, Mornington Railway Preservation Society Inc, Local 2 Community, Pets in the Park Frankston, Pines Community Men's Shed, Frankston Beach Association Inc.

Congratulations and thank you to all the nominees. 🙏👏🥇 Volunteering Frankston

17/11/2024

It's that time of year when there are lots of bat pups around
Remember: If you see a bat on the ground, it needs help - Please call your nearest shelter and do not handle unless you are vaccinated

13/11/2024

Un-fur-tunately, some Victorians have been a little TOO keen to help our young wildlife this spring, taking animals home and attempting to care for them in their houses and backyards.

Whether it’s a baby bird that fell from its nest or a kangaroo joey that hopped out of mum’s pouch, all injured or abandoned wildlife needs proper care to survive and thrive!

So, if you find a native animal that needs help, please:

🐦 Don’t take it home – it’s illegal to take and keep animals from the wild.

🦘 Find a vet or wildlife carer by calling 136 186 or visiting www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/hfiw

Help us protect native species and keep wildlife wild!

If you know or suspect someone is illegally keeping wildlife, you can make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.