We're a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation that treats, cares for and rehabilitates Australian native wildlife.

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Darling Range Wildlife Shelter is a volunteer, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to rehabilitate native wildlife and promote the value of biodiversity.

DRWS volunteers rescue, provide care and rehabilitate Australian native wildlife in need including threatened, endangered and migratory species. Our aim is to work towards their release back into their natural environment. Each year we record around 2000 wildlife admissions.

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What's happening at DRWS

2 April 2025

DRWS is recruiting – Wildlife Shelter Lead – Fundraising and Partnerships

Are you a strategic thinker with leadership skills who wants to make a real impact? Use your expertise to drive financial sustainability and organisational growth at Darling Range Wildlife Shelter (DRWS) and play a crucial role in securing the long-term financial viability of the shelter by identifying and cultivating diverse income…

2 April 2025

DRWS is recruiting – Wildlife Rehabilitation Development Officer

Are you passionate about wildlife rehabilitation and love working with people? Join Darling Range Wildlife Shelter (DRWS) as our Wildlife Rehabilitation Development Officer and play a crucial role in building the skills, confidence, and capacity of our dedicated volunteers. This is a part-time contract position (0.4 – 0.6 FTE,…

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Our Sponsors & Supporters

DRWS would not be able to do the work it does without the generous support of the community. In particular we would like to express our appreciation to the following:

  • Total Waste Disposal
  • Dial a Bin