Bat Course
Basic Flying-fox and Microbat Training
This all-day Basic Bat Course will give members an introduction to the care, rehabilitation and release of injured, sick and orphaned flying-foxes and microbats.
Topics will include:
- Basic anatomy
- Bat identification
- Licence and legislation
- Equipment for caring
- Why animals come into care
- Rescue
- Handling
- Housing
- Diet
- Basic first aid
- Zoonoses
- Release
- Care of orphans
- Vaccination requirements
Advanced Flying-fox Training
This training is to build on basic bat care. It will only cover flying-fox care and is only available to those that have attended the basic course or are current bat carers.
Topics will include:
- Common intake reasons
- Chain of care
- Animal assessment
- Treatment/care stages
- Common injuries/illnesses & treatment
- Extreme weather events
A carers manual will be provided after this course.
The Extreme Weather Event plan will be provided on completion of Advanced Flying-fox Training.
Please note: Only ACT Wildlife members who have a current rabies vaccination may rescue, transport or care for bats.