Central Goldfields Wildlife Rescue

Central Goldfields Wildlife Rescue 0499 654 950
https://www.paypal.me/cgwildliferescue
s peterson
bank: BSB: 814282
ACC: 50386525

Wildlife rescue covering Maryborough, Talbot, Carisbrook, Avoca, Dunolly, Clunes and surrounds. Completely volunteer based, providing immediate response to native wildlife in need of assistance. We work with the community, carers, rescuers and a network of people to rescue, care and rehabilitate native species. You can contact us 0499 654 950


Creswick & surrounds - Michael : 0437 758 736
Ballar

at & surrounds - BADGAR : 1300 223 427
Bendigo & surrounds - WRIN : 0419 356 433
Statewide - Wildlife Victoria : 03 8400 7300

We are volunteers and fully self funded in all aspects of rescue, rehab & care
Donations can be made via

https://paypal.me/cgwildliferescue?locale.x=en_AU

Bank deposit:

BSB: 814282
Account: 50386525
Sharon Peterson

GoFundMe

https://gofund.me/555935fd

This poor guy was initially called in after becoming caught in a fence, but the heartbreaking reality was that he had al...
25/05/2026

This poor guy was initially called in after becoming caught in a fence, but the heartbreaking reality was that he had also been hit by a vehicle days earlier.

Based on his injuries, I would estimate he had been suffering for 4–7 days with this leg injury. His leg was completely broken, with exposed bone, and by the time he became tangled in the fence, the wound was severely infected and now full of maggots.

It is absolutely devastating to think of the amount of pain he endured for so long. 💔

We understand that accidents happen, and sometimes hitting wildlife can be unavoidable. But please - stop, check, and call it in. 😭

Too often we hear, “It hopped away okay,” without realising the extent of the injuries these animals can sustain. Many will run on pure adrenaline despite catastrophic trauma, only to suffer immensely afterwards.

A quick phone call to a wildlife rescue group, local vet, council, or police can make all the difference between prolonged suffering and getting help quickly.

Please don’t assume they’re okay just because they moved away.

Why accurate locations are vital! 📍We had a call for this boy in Baringhup West with a broken leg. Thankfully, I had GPS...
17/05/2026

Why accurate locations are vital! 📍

We had a call for this boy in Baringhup West with a broken leg. Thankfully, I had GPS coordinates and a photo of the location, because I actually drove straight past him at first, hidden in the long grass.

When you find or pick up an injured animal, please try to note the location as accurately as possible.

Coordinates, a pin drop, nearby addresses, or even details like how far from the nearest intersection can make all the difference. Accurate locations are vital not only for finding injured wildlife quickly, but also for ensuring they can be returned to the correct area for release if they recover.

Unfortunately for this boy, his injuries weren’t fresh. He had previously been hit and had been struggling on one leg for some time.

I was able to euthanise him peacefully so he is no longer in pain.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to stop, call, and provide accurate information!
it truly helps more than you know. 🦘

If you’d like to donate towards our rescue or shelter, every donation helps!
PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/cgwildliferescue
Bank:
s peterson
bank: BSB: 814282
ACC: 50386525

I’ll never not get frustrated at humans.Last night, while trying to motivate myself for bed, I got a call about a kangar...
10/05/2026

I’ll never not get frustrated at humans.

Last night, while trying to motivate myself for bed, I got a call about a kangaroo hit in town - still alive, but unable to move.

The callers had witnessed the kangaroo get hit.
And look, accidents happen. You don’t necessarily expect to see a kangaroo on Gladstone Street… although kangaroos and wallabies do frequent this area.

But what I was told next is something I hear far too often, and it frustrates me every single time.

The people who hit this boy stopped further down the street, got out, inspected the damage to their car… and then drove off.

No calls for help.
No attempt to contact wildlife rescue.
Nothing.

This beautiful young buck sadly passed before I arrived. It took me just 10 minutes to get there.

So please,
if you hit wildlife, call for help.

Not sure who to call?
Google wildlife rescue for your town or nearest area. You can also contact local vets, council, or police and they can direct you to the right people.

It truly doesn’t take much.

Thank you to the kind people who turned around after witnessing the hit, stopped, called for help, and even waited on scene. People like this slowly restore my faith in humanity.

I’ll continue hoping that one day we live in a world where people choose kindness toward wildlife. 🦘

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums out there 💐Today, we especially want to celebrate the beautiful mums who s...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums out there 💐

Today, we especially want to celebrate the beautiful mums who spend their days nurturing, rescuing, feeding, comforting, and loving wildlife as if they were their own. The “mums of wildlife” - your compassion never goes unnoticed 🦘🤍

At CGWR, we’re proud to be a mother-daughter duo, with the shelter lovingly run by my wonderful mum, who dedicates day in and day out to helping native wildlife in need. Her kindness, strength, and endless care inspire everything we do.

And of course, the next generation of wildlife carers is already hard at work 🥹
Featuring little Miss M feeding her joey, proof that compassion starts young.

Wishing everyone a safe, love-filled Mother’s Day 💐❤️

I have been a little quiet of late - between juggling work, rescues, sick kids (the human variety) and my own commitment...
08/05/2026

I have been a little quiet of late - between juggling work, rescues, sick kids (the human variety) and my own commitments I just truly haven’t had the motivation to post here!

But yesterday I got to hang out the shelter all morning, so here’s a quick little photo dump featuring some of the cuties in care 🫶

Rescues haven’t slowed, the calls still coming in daily.

Just a reminder, as we creep towards winter - wildlife patterns change.
Be aware, be alert and drive to the conditions 🙏

Update on Terry the swamp wallaby 🐾This is Terry, we did a story on him awhile ago and his story is pretty incredible.Li...
08/04/2026

Update on Terry the swamp wallaby 🐾

This is Terry, we did a story on him awhile ago and his story is pretty incredible.

Little Terry came in at just over 2kg, after being hit by a Territory, he was stuck between the radiator and grill.
With minimal damage to the car and being pretty stuck in there, we had to remove part of the front bumper to get him out.

To our shock, he appeared uninjured and has continued to do well in care 🙏

31/03/2026

Hello little one 🥰

Mumma Rose came to visit last night 🥰

Community Help 🙏Like many people right now, we’re really feeling the pressure with rising fuel costs.In the last two wee...
27/03/2026

Community Help 🙏

Like many people right now, we’re really feeling the pressure with rising fuel costs.
In the last two weeks alone, I’ve spent over $450 on fuel, and that’s with things being fairly quiet on the rescue front. Most of that has been travel for rescues, plus my 1km commute to work three days a week 🥴

A lot of recent call-outs have been for pouch checks (and mostly on male kangaroos) or kangaroos that ultimately didn’t require rescue – just confirmation of whether they were alive.

This is where we need your help:

If you come across a kangaroo:

- Please stop (if safe) and check if it is alive
- If alive - give us a call and we will attend
- For pouch checks - if you can confirm male or female, we’re more than happy to guide you through what to do

If you do check a pouch, please send us:

- An exact location / pin drop
- Or even a photo

We are completely self-funded and this work is 100% voluntary.
Normally, we’d drop everything to do a 50km round trip just to check,
but the reality is, we simply can’t sustain that right now.

We’re not wealthy, just passionate.
The costs of running the shelter and attending rescues are huge, and we know everyone is feeling the pinch.

So if you’re able to, please stop and check. It makes a bigger difference than you might realise 🫶

13/03/2026

This is a skill everyone in Australia should know. 🦘

When a kangaroo or wallaby is killed on the roadside, the story doesn’t always end there.
Very often, there is still a living joey in the pouch.

Many joeys can survive the accident and can be rescued — but only if someone checks.

We’ve made a short video to show you how to safely pouch check and remove a joey.

All you need:
• Gloves
• A pillowcase
• Scissors

Important:
⚠️ Always make sure the animal is deceased before checking the pouch.
⚠️ Never attempt to pouch check a live animal.

Learning this simple skill could save a life.

Please take a moment to watch the video, and share it so more people know what to do if they come across wildlife on the road. 💛

More detailed pouch check clip on our page, this is just a rushed refresher 🙏🩷

Disturbing find this morning on Talbot–Lexton Road, Talbot.I am so sick of wondering "what is wrong with people?!' This ...
13/03/2026

Disturbing find this morning on Talbot–Lexton Road, Talbot.

I am so sick of wondering "what is wrong with people?!'

This female kangaroo was found deceased on the roadside. From the condition of the body, she appears to have died within the last 12-24 hours from unknown causes.

What was particularly disturbing was that someone had tied a very decomposed kangaroo leg to the arm of this recently deceased animal using baling twine.

We cannot know whether this was done while she was alive or after she had passed, but the mentality behind an act like this is deeply concerning.

While this situation is disturbing and unusual, we are not suggesting that an offence has definitely occurred.
However, it’s a timely reminder that if you ever suspect someone may be harming wildlife or committing an offence against wildlife, please report it to Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) on 136 186.

Our wildlife deserves respect, even in death.

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