There will be a 10 minute break.
The third section of the Public Event, will be 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, will be 'the KANGAROOS RESCUERS & CARERS work and treatment'
Since BMWKD23, Frances Carleton of Wildtalk has been an important keynote speaker at our BMWKD Events;
and this year is no dfferent.
In the 2025 BMWKD public event, Frances will be sharing her
first hand knowledge of, and research into, Native Wildlife Rescuers & Carers by talking about...
...the essential work Native Wildlife Rescuers and Carers do voluntarily, often alone and in the main unsupported;
...the research she has done into the main stresses faced by Rescuers & Carers and the consequences of that stress;
...some of the solutions to those stresses that have been suggested.
Cost to attend the Public Event
PREBOOKING is recommended but not essential
Entry is by donation to Kangaroo Sanctuaries.
EFTPOS facilities will be available that day.
All costs for this event will be paid by our Sponsors
so that Kangaroo Sanctuaries will receive all money raised by this event.
Photo by Monty's Rest
The Program for the Public Event
There are four sections in the Public Event....
M/C - Greg Keightley
...Section 1. 9:45am to 10:30am: (Uncle) Graham Davis King - WELCOME TO COUNTRY & Kangaroos and First Nation People (FNP)
...Section 2. 10:30am to 11:05am: Greg Keightley - The magnificence of our national icon and some challenges facing their survival
...BREAK. 11:05am to 11:15am: Tea, Coffee & Water
...Section 3. 11:15am to 11:45am: Greg Keightley - What Local community groups are doing to protect local kangaroos
...Section 4. 11:45am to 12:30pm: Frances Carleton from Wildtalk - The essential work of Rescuers & Carers; the stresses they endure
Photo by Monty's Rest
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Kangaroo Rescue & Care Event
Prof Steve Garlick of Possumwood Wildlife Sanctuary is BMWKD 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".
This Saturday AFTERNOON 18th October Rescue & Care Event - will be a chance for
all kangaroo advocates and rescuers & carers to find out what...
... Possumwood is doing to protect and care for our national icon through Rescue, Resources, Treatment, Research and Care;
... Possumwood is doing to help develop optimal treatments for macropods;
... being a Rescuer and Carer means; and how the public can help;
... to do to become a rescuer and/or carer or part of a support Network;
Photo by Possumwood
This event will be run in the Theatre of Wentworth Falls School of Arts
Description of the Rescue & Care Event Presentations
This Rescue & Care Event is divided into two main sections.
In the first section of this Rescue & Care Event, Prof Steve Garlick will give two presentations on ...
...Treating Macropods in the Clinic/Hospital at Possumwood Wildlife Sanctuary;
how the hospital and sanctuary operates;
and on Possumwood's work on Research and Teaching and developing protocols of Care & Treatment of macropods.
In the second section of this Event, Prof Steve Garlick
with Greg Keightley and Frances Carleton (or a Wildtalk colleague) will coordinate a group discussion about ...
...What is the best and worst of Kangaroo rescue/care experiences;
...How can we help/support Rescuers & Carers - discuss solution (*1);
...Why are native animal/Kangaroo Rescuers and Carers neglected and/or persecuted;
...What can be done to obtain Accreditation and Legal standing for Experienced Rescuers & Carers
like Possumwood, West Blue Mountains, Monty's Rest and Warrumbungle
...What is required to become a Rescuer and Carer of Kangaroos or become a part of their support network
One SOLUTION(*1) to discuss, is from 2021 Upperhouse Inquiry on Kangaroos.
This solution states that, whether the Rescuers/Carers work through WIRES or not,
these exceptional and experienced people need to be give a significant grant each year to cover...
1. their cost of living bills,
2. a suitable residence to care for animals and to live in comfortably,
3. much needed infrastructure like hospital/clinic/rehabilitation facilities
4. medications, food and bedding for the animals.
5. vehicle, tools and other expenses for rescues
6. money to pay suitably qualified/experienced rescuers and carers who can give the primary Rescuers/Carers a break
7. time and money to allow Rescuers and Carers to get together to share practise of care for the animals in their charge
8. A network of volunteer supporters who can help out with everyday tasks/chores
9. Free Access to counselling like from Wildtalk - Caring for Wildlife Carers and other stress reducing activities
10. Acknowledge of experienced Rescuer and Carer expertise & knowledge developed using empirical study and true scientific method.
The Rescue & Care Event PROGRAM
Section 1a. 1:00pm to 1:45pm: Prof Steve Garlick:
Steve will give a presentation on Work done & Resources for macropods at POSSUMWOOD.
...how Possumwood operates;
...the Resourses available in the clinic/hospital;
...the Type/number of animals treated and their injuries/disease;
...Rescue and Rehabilitation issues
Section 1b. 1:50pm to 2:35pm: Prof Steve Garlick:
Steve will give a presentation on POSSUMWOOD's work on Research, Teaching & developing macropod treatment protocols.
...Advanced macropod courses & training;
...Development of treatment protocols for injury/disease treatment, recovery, rehabilitation and release;
...Research Projects and findings
BREAK. 2:35pm to 3:00pm - BREAK - TEA/COFFEE Biscuits
Section 2a. 3:00pm to 4:00pm: Group Discussion - Steve, Greg and Frances/Colleague talk with audience on...
...what is best & worst of rescue/care;
...what can be done to obtain Accreditation and Legal standing for Experienced Rescuers & Carers
...why are (Kangaroo) Rescuers/Carers neglected and/or persecuted
...how to Support Kangaroo Rescuers & Carers - discuss solution (*1).
Section 2b. 4:05pm to 4:30pm: Group Discussion - Steve, Greg and Frances/Colleague talk with audience on ...
...how to become a Kangaroo rescuer & carer or part of a Support Network
The Cost to attend the Rescue & Care Event
PREBOOKING is RECOMMENDED
Entry is by donation to Kangaroo Sanctuaries
like Possumwood, Monty's Rest, Warrumbungle and West Blue Mountains.
EFTPOS facilities will be available that day.
All costs will be paid by our Sponsors
so that Rescuers & Carers and Kangaroo Sanctuaries will receive all money raised by the event.
