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Rescue and Immediate Care Course Workshops

Welcome to the WIRES Rescue and Immediate Care Course Workshop, a crucial step in your journey to becoming a confident and skilled wildlife rescuer. 

 

Workshop Pre-requisites

To attend a workshop, you must:

*Active refers to being within your valid 12-month enrolment period. Complete our Training Enquiry form if you are unsure whether you meet this criteria and are interested in one of the workshops below.

 

Important Information

Limited Spaces: Workshop spaces are limited, and once they're full, you can add yourself to a waitlist via the WIRES Training Site or register for another available workshop.

Registration Deadline: Registrations close at 4pm on the Friday before the scheduled workshop.

Online Workshop Alternative: An online workshop is available upon successfully completing the online theory component for those unable to attend a face-to-face workshop. However, a practical workshop is recommended wherever possible for a richer learning experience.

 

Scheduled Upcoming Face-to-Face Workshops (2026)

The 2026 RICC workshop schedule is still being finalised with additional dates to be released as workshops are confirmed. Please check back regularly for updates.

  • March 7 – Marrangaroo (Central West)

  • March 8 – Haberfield (Inner West)

  • March 14 – Coffs Harbour (Mid North Coast)

  • March 21 – Warrimoo (Blue Mountains)

  • March 22 - Mt Colah (North Shore)
  • March 29 – Dooralong (Central Coast)
  • March 29 – Batemans Bay (Mid South Coast)

  • April 12 – Collaroy (Northern Beaches)

  • April 12 – Casino (Northern Rivers)

  • April 18 – Dubbo (Dubbo)

  • April 18 – Lavington (Murray River)

  • May 2 - Wagga Wagga (Riverina Region)

  • May 3 – Brushgrove (Clarence Valley)

  • May 3 – Loftus (South Sydney)
  • June 6 – Kiama Downs (Illawarra)
  • June 7 – Mittagong (Wingecarribee)

  • June 13 – Coffs Harbour (Mid North Coast)

  • June 21 – Earlwood (Inner West)

  • July 4 – Warrimoo (Blue Mountains)

  • July 25 – Picton (Wollondilly)

  • August 2 – Lennox Head (Northern Rivers)

  • August 2 – Mount Colah (North Shore)

  • August 15 – Dubbo (Dubbo)

  • August 16 – Brushgrove (Clarence Valley)

  • August 29 – Batemans Bay (Mid South Coast)

  • September 6 – Armidale (New England)

  • September 20 – Collaroy (Northern Beaches)

  • October 10 – Lavington (Murray River)

  • October 18 – Haberfield (Inner West)

Postponed

  • July 25 – Batemans Bay (Mid South Coast)

Cancelled

  •  February 28 – Goulburn (Southern Tablelands)

Completed Workshops (2026)

  • January 17 - Catherine Field (Macarthur Region)