Help Protect North Queensland's Wildlife
Join a passionate community dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and protecting North Queensland's native wildlife.
Choose How You'd Like to Get Involved
Become a Volunteer Member
Join our volunteer team and help rescue, rehabilitate and protect North Queensland’s native wildlife.
Includes:
- Volunteer opportunities
- Member portal
- Wildlife training courses
- Rehabilitation permit coverage
- Member ID
Become a Supporter
Support our rescue and rehabilitation work through one-off or monthly donations.
Includes:
- Secure supporter account
- One-time & monthly donations
- Donation history & receipts
- Project updates
- Exclusive supporter news
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Journey
1
Submit an Expression of Interest
Complete our online EOI form. Our committee will review your application and contact you if you’re approved to join.
2
Activate Your Membership
Create your account using your invitation link, complete your profile and pay the annual $25 membership fee.
3
Complete Your Training
Register for paid wildlife rescue and rehabilitation courses to develop the skills needed to volunteer safely.
4
Start Making a Difference
Join our volunteer community and help rescue, rehabilitate and protect North Queensland’s native wildlife.
WILDLIFE TRAINING
Build the Skills to Make a Difference
Macropod Rescue
Learn the essential skills to safely rescue injured, orphaned and displaced macropods through safe handling, assessment and transport.
Course Details
What You’ll Learn
- Safe capture and handling techniques
- Assessing injured wildlife
- Transporting macropods safely
- Joey extraction and emergency care
- When to seek veterinary assistance
- Rescue safety and legal responsibilities
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for new volunteers or anyone interested in assisting with wildlife rescues.
Course Details
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Cost: $25
- Location: In-person (North Queensland)
- Prerequisite: Active TAP Membership
Macropod Carers
Develop the practical skills needed to care for orphaned joeys, including feeding, housing, rehabilitation and release preparation.
Course Details
What You’ll Learn
- Feeding schedules and nutrition
- Housing and pouch care
- Health monitoring
- Growth and development
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Preparing joeys for release
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Who Should Attend?
Ideal for members interested in becoming wildlife carers or supporting rehabilitation efforts.
Course Details
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- Cost: $40
- Location: In-person (North Queensland)
- Prerequisite: Active TAP Membership
Bird Care & Recue
Gain the confidence to safely rescue and assess injured native birds while providing initial care, safe handling and transport for rehabilitation.
Course Details
What You’ll Learn
- Safe capture and handling
- Initial health assessment
- Temporary housing
- Common injuries and illnesses
- Transport procedures
- When specialist care is required
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Who Should Attend?
Suitable for volunteers interested in bird rescue and rehabilitation.
Course Details
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Cost: $25
- Location: In-person (North Queensland)
- Prerequisite: Active TAP Membership
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Support Our Wildlife Rescue Efforts
Not everyone can volunteer, but everyone can make a difference. Your generosity helps provide food, medical treatment, rescue equipment and rehabilitation for North Queensland’s native wildlife.
One-Time Donation
Support wildlife with a one-off contribution. Every donation directly assists the rescue, treatment and rehabilitation of injured native animals.
Monthly Supporter
Become an ongoing supporter and help provide reliable funding for rescue operations, veterinary care and wildlife conservation.
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Where Your Donations Go
$10
Provides a bottle and teat used to feed orphaned marsupials during their rehabilitation.
$20
Provides up to 5kg of sweet potato, helping feed rescued wallabies and other herbivorous wildlife.
$50
Provides up to one month’s supply of milk formula, giving orphaned joeys the nutrition they need to grow and recover.
$100
Helps cover essential veterinary treatment, including examinations, medications and emergency care for injured wildlife.
PARTNER WITH TAP
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Support Local Wildlife
Help fund wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation across North Queensland.
Strengthen Your Community Impact
Demonstrate your commitment to environmental sustainability and community support.
Recognition & Exposure
Receive acknowledgement across our website, social media and community events where applicable.
We’d love to discuss how we can work together to create a meaningful partnership that benefits both your business and North Queensland’s wildlife.