Wildlife: What should you do & where should you go?

RSPCA:

If you encounter sick, injured or orphaned wildlife immediately call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) to give the animal the best chance of survival. Native wildlife may only be kept and cared for by a licensed wildlife carer. These qualified professionals have the expertise to give the animal the best chance of recovery and returning to the wild.
Link to QLD Government page and Laws surrounding Wildlife.
Helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital:

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world. Its mission is to treat, rehabilitate and release Australian wildlife.
OPENING HOURS: 8am to 5pm | 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day)
Phone: 07 5534 0813
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital (currumbinsanctuary.com.au)

Wildcare:

If you are having trouble contacting the RSPCA, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, or a Veterinarian, contact Wildcare for assistance on (07) 5527 2444. You can also visit Wildcare’s website to read about what to do immediately if you find an injured native animal or bird.
Wildcare Australia

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Veterinarian:

If the animal appears very unwell or is injured badly, take them to the nearest veterinary practice for humane euthanasia or urgent veterinary evaluation. Veterinary practices can also administer pain relief and offer first aid treatments where appropriate. If the animal can be rehabilitated, a volunteer from Wildcare will collect the animal from the vet.

Please note that Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, local veterinarians, and Wildcare generously provide treatment to wildlife at no cost to the community. This essential care is funded out of their own pockets, sometimes with the generosity of people donating. On behalf of the community, we extend our deepest gratitude for their ongoing efforts.

We remain hopeful that one day the government will offer more support for the protection of wildlife. In the meantime, any donations would be greatly appreciated to help them continue this vital work. Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and Wildcare both have donation sections on their websites.