The second section of the Public Event, was THE MAGNIFICENCE OF KANGAROOS - and challenges to their survival
Greg Keightley has been an essential keynote speaker at all of the BMWKD Events....
In the 2025 BMWKD public event, Greg shared his and other rescuers and carers stories...
...about the beauty, complexity and majesty of these highly evolved sentient beings;
...about the special relationship that exists between and amoung humans and kangaroos and with all beings that share the land;
...about some of the challenges that kangaroos have to face everyday in a corporate controlled world;
...and how we, the public, can help kangaroos.
The second section presentation from Greg Keightley is "The magnificence of our national icon" - downloadable in pdf format.
Photo by Diane
The third section of the Public Event, was Greg Keightley talking about
'How LOCAL Communities all over the State are working to protect local KANGAROOS
The range of activities, that local groups work on are...
...getting vehicles to SLOW DOWN on the highway and local streets especially between dusk and dawn;
...encouraging the removal of barbed wire and single strand fences everywhere native animals live;
...stopping developers exterminating or neglecting native wildlife in their quest for land grab;
...educating locals about the dangers of offlead dogs to Kangaroos and enforcing the DOGS ON LEADS policy except in fenced OFF LEAD AREAS;
...and the mandatory inclusion of wildlife corridors across roads & railway lines & all connecting local streets.
Photos by Jo
The fourth section of the Public Event, was 'the KANGAROOS RESCUERS & CARERS work and treatment'
In the 2025 BMWKD public event,
Frances shared her first hand knowledge of, and research into,
Native Wildlife Rescuers & Carers by talking about...
...the essential work Native Wildlife Rescuers and Carers do;
...the research she has done into the main stresses faced by Rescuers & Carers
This Saturday MORNING 18th October Public Event, was..
...a celebration of our beloved Kangaroos and many thanks to our hard working RESCUERS & CARERS,
...an opportunity for us to learn learn about First Nations People 'Care for Country’ and 'Care for Kangaroos & Macropods'
...education for the public on how amazing kangaroo/macropods are & some of the everyday challenges they encounter,
...a look at what concerned citizens in local community groups are doing to help protect and care for our local kangaroos,
...and a chance to find out what essential work that Rescuers/Carers of Kangaroos do, the stresses they are under and how we can support them.
Photo by Mark Selmes
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Kangaroo Rescue & Care Event
Prof Steve Garlick of Possumwood Wildlife Sanctuary was BMWKD 25 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
"Possumwood Wildlife is a self-funded facility, established by Prof. Steve Garlick and Dr Rosemary Austen,
that helps with the recovery of severely injured and traumatised native animals
and undertakes engagement and research to learn more about the behaviour of these unique animals.
The work done at the recovery centre and fully equipped licensed veterinary hospital
is made possible by private donations.
The facility relies on voluntary staff, including veterinary nurses and a visiting veterinarian
and takes in around 400 to 500 injured, ill or orphaned wild animals each year".
The Saturday AFTERNOON 18th October Rescue & Care Event - was a chance for
all kangaroo advocates and rescuers & carers to find out what Possumwood is doing for our national icon...
... through Rescue, Resources, Treatment, Research and Care;
... to help develop optimal treatments for macropods
Photo by Possumwood
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2025 Kangaroo Movie was about a Rescuer and Carer who changes his whole life when he comes in close contact with a injured kangaroo joey.
The 2025 Studiocanal Kangaroo Movie is now able on DVD or blueray or online.
This movie was directed by Kate Woods and inspired by Chris 'Brolga' Barns, the founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs.
The film follows Chris who after being stranded, teams up with a young Indigenous girl, Charlie, to help rehabilitate injured joeys.
Chris went on to rescue, and to care for, many thousands of macropods.
He is now a very strong Kangaroo Advocate and one of the most experienced Kangaroo Rescuer/Carer in Australia .
This movie, as a family comedy, is the perfect opportunity for us to raise community awareness of the work done by Kangaroo Rescuers & Carers in a fun, light hearted way.
Photo from Trailer of movie
This Movie Event - will be a chance for the public to hear about...
... how intelligent and begiling kangaroos and their joeys are,
... how awesome and social kangaroos are,
... the challenges Kangaroos face to their survival,
... how dedicated Kangaroo rescuers and carers are at protecting our kangaroos.
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