​​​​​​​​​​​​The Department convened a Coordinating Body in April 2021 for the purpose of developing a community owned and led Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy in response to calls from the sector to address a range of issues. 

Sector consultation, including a survey and a series of workshops, was undertaken throughout the second half of 2021.

The Coordinating Body sought written submissions on a draft Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy and Action Plan between 22 December 2021 and 31 January 2022.

The final version of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy and Action Plan (the Strategy) is available here: 

 Tasmanian Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy and Action Plan 2022 - 2024 (PDF 6Mb)​

See page 27 of the Strategy for more information on how the Strategy was developed.

Wildlife Network T​asmania Inc.

The newly formed Wildlife Network Tasmania will play a key role in implementing the Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy and Action Plan. 

The Department is supporting Wildlife Network Tasmania to undertake its work, including providing this interim webpage, to ensure the sector can be kept up to date. 

 Wildlife Network Tasmania Communique - April 2023 (PDF 60Kb)

Expressions of Interest for the Wildlife Network Tasmania Board

Wildlife Network Tasmania are seeking expressions of interest for new members to help shape the future of the organisation and the rehabilitation sector in Tasmania. 

 Wildlife Network Tasmania Expressions of Interest (PDF 83Kb)

 Wildlife Network Tasmania Role Description - Board Members (PDF 92Kb)

 Wildlife Network Tasmania Role Description - Chair (PDF 94Kb)

Expressions of interest close on Thursday 1 June 2023. 

 Interim Implementation Body Communique - 2 May 2022 (PDF 154Kb)

 Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy - Interim Implementation Body - Meeting 3 Communique - 6 June 2022 (PDF 205Kb)

 Interim Implementation Body Communique - Meeting 4 Communique - 4 July 2022 (PDF 199Kb)

 Interim Implementation Body Communique - 22 August 2022 (PDF 309Kb)​

 Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy - Interim Implementation Body - Meeting 9 Communique (PDF 185Kb)​

 Coordinating Body Meeting 1 Communique - 29 June 2021   (204Kb)

 Coordinating Body Meeting 2 Communique - 22 September 2021 (PDF 201Kb)​

 Coordinating Body Meeting 3 Communique - 27 October 2021 (PDF 188Kb)​

The Coordinating Body completed its task in February 2022 and transitioned to the Interim Implementation Body which began the implementation of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2024. 

Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy Consultation

​The Coordinating Body conducted a survey of people across the whole sector. The summary of survey results is provided below:​

 ​Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy Survey Findings   (886Kb)​​

Workshops were also held around the state:

 Workshop 1 - Standards of Care and Training (PDF 2Mb)

 Workshop 2 - Volunteer Support and Culture (PDF 2Mb)

​ Workshop 3 - Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordination (PDF 1Mb)

 Workshop 4 - Community Engagement  (PDF 1Mb)

 Workshop 5 - Recruitment, Retention and Succession Planning (PDF 2Mb)

Contact Wildlife Network Tasmania: 

wildlifenetworktasmania@gmail.com