Training for 2026
Training is designed to equip volunteers to rescue, rehabilitate and release native wildlife in the ACT. Whether you have never touched a native animal or have experience with native wildlife, our courses will teach the skills needed to begin to care or to take you to the next level.
Course details can be found here.
To volunteer with ACT Wildlife, you must be a financial member. You must be 18 years or over to volunteer or have an adult volunteer with you. The Membership form can be found here. You also must complete an Orientation training session (see below for dates) and view the Volunteer Introductory video. When you register to view this video, you will receive an email with a link to the video and it can be viewed at any time that is convenient for you.
Tickets to all training are sold through Humanitix. You will receive an acknowledgement of your registration and also a receipt from ACT Wildlife.
The Sewing Group meets every first Saturday of the month. If you are a keen to meet others, put your sewing skills to good effect and to help the native animals of the ACT, then join the Sewing Group. Register your interest here or contact the Sewing Group coordinator.
2026 Training Calendar
February
Orientation - Sunday 8 February 9am-12noon
This free training is an depth orientation for members wanting to start volunteering with ACT Wildlife. It is compulsory training for volunteering with ACT Wildlife.
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Register here.
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Register here.
Phone and Transport - Sunday 15 February 9am – 12noon
This free training covers one of the most important aspects of the ACTW. The first contact with the public and concerns for ACT wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
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Register here.
March
Basic Bird Training - Sunday 8 March 9am – 4pm
This is the recommended training to take for new carers because 80% of animals in ACT Wildlife’s care are birds.
Find out more.
Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
Orientation - Saturday 14 March 9am – 12noon
This free training is an depth orientation for members wanting to start volunteering with ACT Wildlife. It is compulsory training for volunteering with ACT Wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
Basic Reptile Training - Sunday 15 March 10am – 4pm
This course covers biology and husbandry of Australian reptiles and you will learn how to rehabilitate them in your home. The most common reptiles that need our help are blue tongue lizards and Eastern long neck turtles.
Find out more.Register here.
Phone and Transport - Saturday 21 March 9am – 12noon
This free training is an depth orientation for members wanting to start volunteering with ACT Wildlife. It is compulsory training for volunteering with ACT Wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
Basic Possum Training - Sunday 22 March 9am – 4pm
An introduction into possums and gliders and how to rescue and care for ones that are sick and injured.
Find out more.Register here.
Basic Bat Training - Sunday 29 March 9am – 4pm
Introduction to bats of the ACT, (microbats and Flying Foxes). Deals with essential requirements plus rescue, rehabilitation and release.
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Register here.
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Register here.
April
Advanced Possum Training - Saturday 11 April 10am – 4pm
Advanced information about caring for joeys of Australian possum species. It is preferred that you have done the Basic Possum Training and/or be a current possum carer.
May
Orientation - Saturday 16 May 10am-1:30pm
This training is an depth orientation for members wanting to start volunteering with ACT Wildlife. It is compulsory training for volunteering with ACT Wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
Register here.
Phone and Transport - Sunday 24 May 9am – 12noon
This free training covers one of the most important aspects of the ACTW. The first contact with the public and concerns for ACT wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
July
Basic Bird Training - Sunday 5 July 9am – 4pm
This is the recommended training to take for new carers because 80% of animals in ACT Wildlife’s care are birds.
August
Orientation - Saturday 8 August 10am-1:30pm
This training is an depth orientation for members wanting to start volunteering with ACT Wildlife. It is compulsory training for volunteering with ACT Wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
Register here.
Phone and Transport - Saturday 15 August 9am – 12noon
This free training covers one of the most important aspects of the ACTW. The first contact with the public and concerns for ACT wildlife.
Find out more.
Find out more.
Register here.
Basic Bat Training - Sunday 16 August 9am – 4pm
Introduction to bats of the ACT, (microbats and Flying Foxes). Deals with essential requirements plus rescue, rehabilitation and release.
September
Baby Bird Training - Saturday 26 September 9am-4pm
This course introduces you to the care of baby birds in their development. It covers essential equipment and feeding techniques and more.
Find out more.
Register here.
Register here.
Wombat Training - Sunday 27 September 9am – 4pm
If you want to become a wombat carer, this in person hands on course is a must! This can be the start of a very fulfilling wildlife journey.
October
Basic Reptile Training - Sunday 4 October 9am-4pm
This course covers biology and husbandry of Australian reptiles and you will learn how to rehabilitate them in your home. The most common reptiles that need our help are blue tongue lizards and Eastern long neck turtles.
Find out more.
Register here.
Register here.
Orientation - Saturday 10 October 10am – 1:30pm
This training is an depth orientation for members wanting to start volunteering with ACT Wildlife. It is compulsory training for volunteering with ACT Wildlife.
Register here.
Phone and Transport - Sunday 18 October 9am – 12noon
This free training covers one of the most important aspects of the ACTW. The first contact with the public and concerns for ACT wildlife.
Register here.
Advanced Bird Training - Sunday 25 October 9am – 4pm
Over 60% of native animals in distress are Birds. You will learn about birds, their diets, injuries, husbandry and how to care for them for release to the wild.
November
Advanced Flying-fox Training - Sunday 8 November 9am-4pm
This training is to build on basic bat care. It will only cover flying-fox care and is only available to those that have attended the basic course or are current bat carers.
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Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
Advanced Reptile Training- Saturday 14 November 9am – 4pm
Learn more about reptile rehabilitation. This session can also be used to update current training.
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Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
Basic Bird Training - Sunday 22 November 9am – 4pm
This is the recommended training to take for new carers because 80% of animals in ACT Wildlife’s care are birds.
Find out more.
Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
December
Orientation - Sunday 6 December 10am-1:30
This training is an depth orientation for members wanting to start volunteering with ACT Wildlife. It is compulsory training for volunteering with ACT Wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
Register here.
Phone and Transport- Saturday 12 December 9am – 12noon
This free training covers one of the most important aspects of the ACTW. The first contact with the public and concerns for ACT wildlife.
Find out more.
Register here.
Find out more.
Register here.
