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Description
Workshop Content
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for birds. Topics include – identification of species, Work Health & Safety, Equipment, Rescue, Housing, Husbandry, Feeding, Care, Common injuries and Diseases. Granivores, Insectivores and Nectivores are all covered in this workshop
Learn how to rescue, transport and care for ducklings. Topics include – what to feed, how to feed, what you need to keep them warm and everything else you will need to know to be successful in rehabilitating ducklings.
Ticketing and Costs
Fauna Rescue SA Members $5 Non-Members $25 Children under 16 years Free
Online attendance - existing members who have previously attended at least one workshop in person, and live approximately 100km away from Fauna Rescue SA HQ, are eligible to attend online. If you are a member and would like to attend online, please email us at training@faunarescue.com.au
Merchandise will be available for sale on the day to members only. Card facilities are available.
Refunds policy - if you are no longer able to attend the event, please notify us as soon as possible via marketing@faunarescue.com.au. Refunds are available when at least 5 days notice is provided.
Food and Catering
The lunch break during the workshop is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other like-minded people.
Please BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH or A PLATE TO SHARE.
Tea, coffee and afternoon tea are provided.
Presenter Profiles
Marie Kozulic has been Chairperson of Fauna Rescue SA since 2018 and a member of FRSA since 2002. Marie has extensive experience rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing native birds, including granivores and insectivores. Although now her time is mainly spent on Admin work in her Chairperson role, Marie has raised birds from chicks all the way through to release and has a soft spot in her heart for doves, pigeons and magpies.
Rachel Thamm is an active rescuer and carer with Fauna Rescue SA and founder of Elwood Sanctuary, where she specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native waterbirds and backyard bird species. Rachel has a particular passion for ducklings and urban bird rescues, supporting both emergency call-outs and longer-term rehabilitation. Through this workshop, Rachel shares practical, hands-on guidance drawn from real rescue experience, including safe capture, stabilisation, common mistakes to avoid, and how to give birds and ducklings the very best chance of successful release. She is passionate about empowering rescuers with confidence, kindness and evidence-based care practices.
Date & Time
Sun, July 26, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue Details
Fauna Rescue SA Headquarters
24 Gaelic AvenueHolden Hill, South Australia 5088
Fauna Rescue SA
Fauna Rescue of SA Inc is a not for profit organisation made up entirely of volunteers working from their own homes to rescue, rehabilitate and release Australia's native wildlife. We receive no government funding and must raise our funds through public donation and fundraising events.