Caring for bushfire‑affected wildlife
About this module
Australia’s wildlife faces unique challenges during bushfire events, and veterinary teams play a critical role in their response and recovery. This online module is designed to support veterinarians, veterinary nurses and wildlife carers in developing the skills needed to assess, stabilise and treat bushfire‑affected native animals with confidence and compassion.
Through clear, practical guidance, the module helps participants recognise common bushfire‑related injuries, apply best‑practice triage principles, and make informed decisions that support animal welfare during emergency situations.
What you'll learn
Across a series of focused lessons, participants will build essential competencies in:
Learning experience
This self‑paced online module takes approximately 6–8 hours to complete and includes:
- Short, focused video lessons
- Downloadable checklists and treatment guides
- Case studies based on real bushfire scenarios
- Knowledge checks to reinforce learning
Participants can enrol anytime and start studying whenever it suits them.
Start learning today
This module is always available. Simply register online and gain immediate access to start learning.
This module is ideal for:
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary nurses and technicians
- Wildlife carers and rescuers
- Emergency response personnel working with wildlife
Once registered, you will receive:
- 3 months of access to all content
- A certificate of completion
- Ongoing access to newly updated resources
