If you find a sick or dead bird, leave the bird alone and report what you have found to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline 1800 675 888. Find out more about H5 avian influenza (Bird Flu).
If you believe the sick or injured native animal is not suffering from Bird Flu, local veterinary clinics, local animal shelters and wildlife services can assist. Also:
- The Help for Injured Wildlife Tool can be used to locate local help for injured wildlife
- Wildlife Rescue Australia - 1300 596 457
- Wildlife Victoria Emergency Response Service - 8400 7300
- Help for Wildlife emergency services – 0477 555 611
- Wildlife Rescuers - 0417 506 941
- RSPCA - 03 9224 2222
Wildlife carers are trained to help injured native animals. Council is not responsible for the management of wildlife in the municipality and is unable to provide a wildlife rescue service. Please call Wildlife Victoria on 03 8400 7300 to alert a local carer.
Helping Abused Wildlife
To report people harassing, harming or disturbing native animals call the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action on 136 186 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.