Possum Workshop - Saturday 31 January 2026

Name: Possum Workshop - Saturday 31 January 2026
Start: 2026-01-31T01:00:00+10:30
End: 2026-01-31T05:00:00+10:30
Location: Fauna Rescue SA, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill SA 5088

Schedule

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 01:00 am to 05:00 am

UTC+10:30

Location

Fauna Rescue SA, 24 Gaelic Avenue, Holden Hill SA 5088 | Adelaide, SA

Fauna Rescue SA is pleased to present its first workshop for 2026!
In this workshop you will learn how to rescue, transport and care for possums from our experienced rescuers and carers.
Our focus is on the two most common species to South Australia - common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) and common ringtail possums (Pseudocheirus peregrinus) - however the skills you learn can be applied to any possum species you encounter.
WORKSHOP CONTENT INCLUDES...
· How to rescue a possum · How to examine a possum · Identification of species · Work Health & Safety · Equipment · Aviary requirements · Rescue · Housing · Husbandry · Feeding · Care · Common injuries and Diseases · Wildlife permits and Records · Commitment and other ways to contribute · Reunite and Ringtail Wildling Release Program
TICKETING AND COSTS
Fauna Rescue SA Members $5 / Non-Members $25 / Children under 16 years Free
FOOD & CATERING
The lunch break during the workshop is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other like-minded people.
Please bring your own BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH OR A PLATE TO SHARE.
Tea, coffee and afternoon tea are provided.
PRESENTER PROFILES
Kerrie Kelly is an advanced rescuer and carer with over than 7 years' experience working with possums. She established Fauna Rescue SA's Reuniting / Ringtail Wildling Release programs - faunarescue.org.au/reunite-possums/, and has successfully reunited more than 300 possums back into their family groups! Kerrie is deeply passionate about educating the public on the correct care of rescued possum joeys, in particular, why rescued possum joeys cannot simply be left at the base of the tree they are found. You will learn this and so much more from Kerrie!
Julie Sayer is an experienced possum rescuer and carer with over five years of hands-on involvement in possum care. While she has now stepped back from active rescuing and caring, Julie remains deeply committed to supporting Fauna Rescue SA by sharing her knowledge and passion for our beautiful, protected possum species through member education.