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Essential guides, emergency advice, and educational materials for wildlife conservation.
Wildlife Friendly Living
Simple changes to make your property safe and welcoming for native wildlife
Why Victoria Must Mandate Reporting of Wildlife Roadstrikes
Why Victoria Must Mandate Reporting of Wildlife Roadstrikes Every year, an estimated 20,000 wildlife-vehicle collisions occur on Victorian roads. Kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, possums — our
Wildlife Safe Netting: A simple Guide for Home Gardeners
Protect your fruit trees and protect wildlife too Why This Matters Many people don’t realise the netting used to protect backyard fruit trees can seriously
How to Keep Pets and Native Animals Safe
Protecting our pets and the wildlife we share our home with – the Macedon Ranges way. We’re fortunate here in the Macedon Ranges to share
Water for Wildlife: Helping During Hot Weather
Easy ways to support native animals through heatwaves and dry spells. Why Water Matters In extreme heat, native animals like birds, possums, reptiles, and even
Wildlife Friendly Fencing: A Guide for Safer Backyards and Farmland
Helping native wildlife move safely through our landscapes Why Does Friendly Fencing Matter? In Victoria, our backyards and farms are part of important wildlife habitat.
Community Education
MRWN network members can attend schools and community events to provide wildlife education. Our presentations cover local species, conservation challenges, and practical ways communities can help.
- Information stalls at local markets, fairs and festivals
- School visits Age-appropriate presentations for primary and secondary schools
- Community workshops
- Hands-on workshops for community groups and organisations
- Public events
***we do not provide/ bring animals to these events ***
Upcoming Training
Foundations of Macropod Rescue
Foundations of Macropod Rescue – Course Overview This introductory training course is designed to provide Wildlife Victoria–registered rescuers with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely and confidently respond to macropod incidents across the Macedon Ranges and surrounding regions. Course Content Includes: Identification of common macropod species in
Captive Bolt Training
Foundations of Macropod certification is a prerequisite. Please sign up here for the macropod training. This course is full. Please follow our Facebook page for future training opportunities.
CARERS TRAINING COURSE
The Carers Training Course will be presented by Dr Anne Fowler and run over 2 days. It will cover nutrition and care of birds, reptiles and all small mammals including macropods. Save the Date and express your interest here for MRWN’s Carers Training Course. Date: 11- 12th October 2025. Cost:
Wildlife Nutritional Training
Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network invites you to attend important Wildlife Nutritional Training (and a module on burns treatment for kangaroos and koalas) over the weekend of 11- 12 October 2025 MRWN Carers Training 11-12 October 2025
BASIC Wildlife RESCUE TRAINING
The Basic Wildlife Rescue Training Course is the starting point to becoming a Wildlife Rescuer. Express your interest here for MRWN’s Basic Wildlife Rescue Training. This training will be recognised by Wildlife Victoria and will enable you to join them as a volunteer rescuer. Date: 19th October 2025. Cost: Current
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