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Bunurong Wildlife Care Rescue & care of injured, ill & orphaned wildlife. Inverloch & surrounds. Small volunteer team We are not-for-profit run by a small team of dedicated volunteers.

To report a Wildlife Emergency, please contact Wildlife Victoria by calling (03) 8400 7300

We provide rescue & care for injured, ill & orphaned wildlife.

13/09/2026

Just a lovely way to share a Sunday....

09/09/2026

Bounced out and into care

I’m deeply honoured that my image “Bounced Out and Into Care” has been awarded as runner-up in the Human/Nature category of the BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition.

What my image shows is Donald, a rescued Eastern Grey kangaroo joey being aneasthetised in preparation for an x-ray at Bunurong Wildlife Care by the Travelling Vet Service (TVS) team of Wildlife Victoria.

So what happened to Donald and why the title?

Donald was bounced out of his mother’s pouch when she was chased by an off-leash dog. 💔. As this young cutie did not yet have enough fur to maintain his body heat, he is being kept warm in an artificial pouch.

The good news for Donaldis despite some grazes and bruised from hitting the road, after the x-ray, Donald was cleared of any other significant injuries.

The sad news is that as he now has no mum, he couldn’t be released immediately. So in the short term, the WONDERFUL team at Bunurong Wildlife Care will look after him by feeding him four to six bottle feeds per day, and introducing him to other joey kangaroos, which will allow him to become more comfortable with his own kind for when he is finally released.

My hope:
I hope those who see this image will appreciate
- the need for people to keep their dogs on leash whenever there could be wildlife in the area.
- there are people out there who dedicate their time to rescue and look after wild animals in their home
- some of the benefits of Wildlife Victoria’s TVS including:
a) Injured animals in care don't have to experience the added trauma of being transported to hospitals/veterinarians for health checks
b) This service allows carers to stay at home and look after their other animal’s versus travelling to vets.


PS. This image along with other competition finalists and winners will be exhibited at the Californian Acadamy of Science from this week.

International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP Nature Picture Library

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HELP - Donations of PET CARRIERS needed urgently to help us with the Bird Flu response .Please leave at:33 FERN STREET, ...
13/08/2026

HELP - Donations of PET CARRIERS needed urgently to help us with the Bird Flu response .

Please leave at:

33 FERN STREET, Inverloch under the car port
Or
Gippsland Vet Group - Wonthaggi

If you have any to donate that you cannot travel to Inverloch, please message via PM.

Please only donate this style of carrier that is in good condition with all clips.

If anyone has gumboots for adult sizes in good condition, we need these also.

Thank you in anticipation of your kind assistance.

HELP - Donations of PET CARRIERS needed urgently to help us with the Bird Flu response .Please leave at:33 FERN STREET, ...
13/08/2026

HELP - Donations of PET CARRIERS needed urgently to help us with the Bird Flu response .

Please leave at:

33 FERN STREET, Inverloch under the car port.

If you have any to donate that you cannot travel to Inverloch, please message via PM.

Please only donate this style of carrier.

If anyone has gumboots for adult sizes in good condition, we need these also.

Thank you in anticipation of your kind assistance.

Hi Inverlochian's and surrounding communities! We are incredibly lucky to share our beautiful coastline with so many ama...
22/06/2026

Hi Inverlochian's and surrounding communities!

We are incredibly lucky to share our beautiful coastline with so many amazing coastal birds and marine life.

To help keep our local wildlife and pets safe, wildlife networks are asking beach communities to practice a little extra care at the moment regarding avian bird flu.

There is no need for panic, but staying aware helps our local ecosystem. If you are out walking, please remember the "Avoid, Record, Report" guidelines:

Avoid: Enjoy wildlife from a distance. Please do not touch or move sick or dead birds. Keep dogs on leashes near wildlife and away from bird carcasses.

Record: If you spot a sick bird or a dead seabird, note the exact location. Take a photo from a safe distance if you can.

Report: Call the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 so wildlife officers can safely look after it.

Thank you for helping us look after our beautiful beach and the creatures that call it home!

People often ask " Are you sad when you release the wildlife you have in care?"Returning wildlife like Miss Jenny and Mi...
31/05/2026

People often ask " Are you sad when you release the wildlife you have in care?"

Returning wildlife like Miss Jenny and Miss Penny to their 'Forever home" is a priviledge and it's always an emotional journey.

Getting the timing right for their transition back to the wild has many "layers" to consider.

Day's like today when "it all comes together" to be taking a step away, is just so special.

Goodluck K-bears. Xx

Happy Volunteer Week carers! Your volunteering at the shelter helps our local wildlife like Miss Jenny and Miss Penny.
19/05/2026

Happy Volunteer Week carers!

Your volunteering at the shelter helps our local wildlife like Miss Jenny and Miss Penny.

A message from Bunurong Wildlife CareIf you have found this post your next actions may save a life!Please call Wildlife ...
19/05/2026

A message from Bunurong Wildlife Care

If you have found this post your next actions may save a life!

Please call Wildlife Victoria to get help 24/7 for ill, injured or orphaned local wildlife on 03 8400 7300.

Calling Wildlife Victoria in the first instance is a huge help to our volunteer network. Wildlife Victoria will send a text out to all local rescuers. Rescuers who are available can be deployed.

BWC may be the deployed rescuer or become the Foster Care Team for your call out. However, if we are not available (at capacity or for other reasons), Wildlife Victoria will facilitate help for the wildlife you have reported.

Thank you for having empathy and caring enough to reach out for help. Please be patient as you make this call...the busy season is now! Be safe while you wait.

The team at Bunurong Wildlife Care (BWC) - a local wildlife shelter based in Inverloch.

'Know the Cause & Save the Claws' - Pathology Testing empowers carers to heal and protect our amazing wildlife. A big ‘T...
11/03/2026

'Know the Cause & Save the Claws' - Pathology Testing empowers carers to heal and protect our amazing wildlife. A big ‘THANK YOU’!
For event highlights, visit https://bunurongwildlifecare.au/fundraiser

An amazing turnout… thank you to everyone who attended & those that donated to support wildlife & raise funds for critical pathology work.

And thank you the BWC Volunteer team for their contribution & efforts at the event.

Event Manager: Jenny, who diligently and skillfully planned this event alongside Anny.

Host: Anny Bevan – Wyngarra Homestead who generously offered her homestead for our fundraiser. If you are interested in Anny's retreat & activities, please email [email protected]

The Musicians: Little Oberon Peter & Nicky Baird for entertaining us with their music, which is connected and inspired by nature.

The Wines: Purple Hen - Our garden party was enhanced by the opportunity to taste local wines. Thank you to Purple Hen Wines on Phillip Island for their generosity.

Many local South Gippsland & Bass Coast businesses supported us with prizes.

BWC Fundraiser March 07th (Garden Party) will feature musicians 'Little Oberon', an Australian musical duo comprised of ...
15/02/2026

BWC Fundraiser March 07th (Garden Party) will feature musicians 'Little Oberon', an Australian musical duo comprised of Nicky and Peter, who have performed together for over 20 years, creating music inspired by nature.

If you have not yet registered for this event please consider this lovely event to help support our local wildlife.
https://bunurongwildlifecare.au/fundraiser/

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