Frog Carer’s Course

Course Overview

The course covers basic rehabilitation practices including:

• Species identification for frogs in the Hunter
• Common rescue scenarios and injuries
• Handling, catch techniques and transport
• Initial assessment and viability
• Rehabilitation process
• Medication and treatments
• Diseases and parasites
• Housing and husbandry
• Diet and supplements
• Assessment for release and release process
• Invasive species and process
• Dumped and escaped pets

This course is limited to Hunter Wildlife Rescue members who have completed their Introductory Course and  who can commit to rescue, caring and potential release.

Venue

Hunter Wildlife Rescue Centre at the Hunter Wetlands. Please park in carpark 2

Catering

Please bring your own lunch. Morning tea will be provided. Please tell us if you have any special dietary requirements.

Registration

Register by submitting the training registration form and transferring payment online. Bank account details for payment can be found on the training form.

Limited spaces available. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Please pay $10 to the following account.

BSB: 032 524
Account: 142209
Reference: your surname and ‘frogs’