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The state and territory member Societies provide services to animals in need through their shelters and inspectorates. In the national office, RSPCA Australia works to influence animal welfare policy, practice and legislation across the country

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The RSPCA advocates for the welfare of animals across a number of industries, issues and platforms. Help from our supporters is important to progress change. Working together is key.

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On 1 July 2024, the Federal Government…

Live sheep export

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Here you'll find the latest news relating to the RSPCA's vital work, press releases on national events, education on animal welfare issues, animal welfare science updates and our very own podcast covering a range of current topics.

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Media release: Live sheep export unfixable, unnecessary, unacceptable – and now, soon to be unlawful

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The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.

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Wildlife

Last year alone over 27,000 animals required care at our Queensland Wildlife Hospital.

Most of the patients were victims of habitat loss, disease, road trauma, dog attacks or natural disasters. To think ten years ago the same hospital was treating around 8,000 animals a year! Our dedicated team of professionals and volunteers work around the clock to save vulnerable and endangered species.

Who should I contact about injured wildlife?

Did you know, we’re also helping wildlife across Australia in so many other ways too!

RSPCA South Australia’s Animal Care Campus is making a significant impact on wildlife care in South Australia. This brand-new, purpose-built facility will soon be home to the state’s first dedicated wildlife hospital.

The hospital, which is expected to open in 2025, will be accessible to native fauna rescue groups from across the state, providing a vital space for injured wildlife seeking treatment.

Spanning seven hectares, the state-of-the-art campus also comprises climate-controlled animal accommodation, a modern veterinary clinic, a multifunctional community education centre, and provides a central base for RSPCA SA’s rescue team and Inspectorate.

RSPCA Victoria works in partnership with Zoos Victoria to support wildlife welfare across the state. Since 2020 the partnership has been focused on increasing capacity across Victoria to care for wildlife in emergencies, disasters and wherever specialist wildlife care is needed. Recent highlights include the opening of the RSPCA Koala Ward at Werribee Open Range Zoo in 2022, the launch of a new Wildlife Response Unit based at Healesville Sanctuary and a new laboratory there. Together with work underway at Melbourne Zoo, this is creating a linked wildlife hospital network across the state to support better wildlife welfare.

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Who should I contact about injured wildlife?

If you find a sick or injured wild animal, contact your nearest veterinarian or wildlife carer organisation as soon as possible so that it may receive appropriate treatment. 

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Wildlife ER

An exciting new television series is available now with SBS Australia – Wildlife ER!

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Discover how South Australia is supporting wildlife through its brand-new, purpose-built facility.

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Zoos Victoria & RSPCA Victoria launch state-of-the-art veterinary facility for wildlife

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Last year alone over 27,000 animals required care at our Queensland Wildlife Hospital.

Did you know, we’re also helping wildlife across Australia in so many other ways too!

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