Bunurong Wildlife Care

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!

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

19/05/2026

Happy Volunteer Week carers!

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

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.

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.

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/

10/02/2026

Bunurong Wildlife Care (BWC) is holding a garden party at 'Wyngarra', a homestead in Kilcunda, on Saturday, 7 March to raise funds for vital pathology testing. Local wines, canapes, great musicians and interesting people like yourself will be part of the event. There will also be a raffle.

The main speaker will take us through the role and importance of pathology testing while there will also be information about the BWC and what you can do, as an individual, to provide help for an injured animal and where to seek assistance.

BWC is a wildlife shelter based in Inverloch. It is a registered charity and relies on public support via donations to pay the costs of wildlife in its care. BWC has cared for 189 animals and birds in the last 12 months. Some of these stay overnight while others may take up to 2 years to be appropriately rehabilitated and reintroduced to the wild.

Wildlife rehabilitators use pathology to identify disease in animals to help develop a care plan for their rehabilitation. Sometimes it is difficult to determine why an animal is failing to thrive despite all the best care they are given, and this is why pathology is so important. Pathology testing also helps identify zoonotic disease (illness that can be passed to humans) which helps keep the carers safe.

However pathology testing is costly but the benefits can save lives and the lives of other wildlife in care. It also helps protect other species and ecosystems when the animals are rehabilitated and reintroduced into the wild. Donations will fund diagnostic tools, lab supplies and provide expert pathology analysis that safeguards wildlife.

Details and registration can be made through the website: https://bunurongwildlifecare.au/fundraiser Donations may also be made through this site

Wildlife rehabilitators use pathology to understand and identify disease in animals in their care and, at times, a cause of death. This involves applying diagnostic pathology to monitor animals for signs of illness, so that a rehabilitation care plan can be developed. Pathology can also identify zoo...

23/01/2026

Linda from BWC speaks with Richard K at South Coast FM about the shelter, the wildlife & our great team of volunteers. Available via On-demand Catchup here: https://on.soundcloud.com/veBta40mQyIUpJqV5x

Community Exposé - Rickard K interviews Linda Pettit from Bunurong Wildlife Care. If you've ever wondered what happens to injured wildlife once they’ve been rescued, have a listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/veBta40mQyIUpJqV5x

22/01/2026

$5 Books for Wombats? Style Mantra of 13 A'Beckett St, Inverloch is offering a 2nd-hand book for each $5 placed into Bunurong Wildlife Care's donation box. Some great titles to choose from. Many thanks to Style Mantra for this initiative & their support.

07/01/2026

Hi Community, please put water out today for our local wildlife!

Really important walking doggies please use your leads. Koalas will come down to the ground today seeking out water and cooler zones.

Last year on a similar day to this Koalas came into care unconscious and dehydrated.

Possums also need elevated water as well as water out in all sorts of vessels to allow access and safe exits.

Water bowls need shade!!

Thanks from Bunurong Wildlife Care.@