http://narg.asn.au

A kangaroo joey enjoys some freshly cut grass

Objects of the Native Animal Rescue Group

Our objects are:

(a) to provide skilled and well trained care for rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife;

(b) to rehabilitate and release back into the wild native wildlife in accordance with the framework and licence conditions as stipulated by New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service;

(c) to foster and improve community awareness, education and appreciation of native fauna and its habitats;

(d) to encourage and support an ongoing high standard of knowledge, care and husbandry techniques through well trained and supported members;

(e) to work in collaboration with like minded organisations for the benefit of native wildlife and its habitat.

Philosophies of the Native Animal Rescue Group

The Native Animal Rescue Group believes that its own volunteer foster carers are as important as the animals that are in care.

A volunteer foster carer who is well trained, but more importantly, supported by the Group will be able to perform their duties with wildlife rehabilitation to their full potential if they so desire. They are also able to contribute effectively and efficiently to the Group as a whole, with the end result being the native wildlife in care is also well looked after.

Ongoing and proactive training is encouraged. The care of wildlife should be viewed in the same light as maintaining a qualified medical certificate. These require updating on a regular basis in alignment with contemporary best practices to remain current.

Wilful or deliberate cruelty of native wildlife is despised by the Group. NARG will liaise with New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Services specifically if it was to become aware of any of these acts undertaken by persons having or not having care and control of the native animal.

The Native Animal Rescue Group will always recognise that the carer of a native animal who has had adequate training is the advocate for that animal whilst in that carer’s control. Their rights and the feelings of the carer concerning any issue involving such an animal will be regarded by the Native Animal Rescue Group as a matter deserving this Group’s highest respect.
 
We recognise age and experience as positive factors in caring for our Australian native animals.

The Native Animal Rescue Group also believes that our Australian native animals are not the property of any individual or any individual group and that they have no title or ownership, but belong to the people of Australia.