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Wildlife First Aid
The Maryknoll Wildlife Shelter and its carers are registered with the Department of Sustainability and Environment pursuant to the Wildlife Act 1975 Jenny and Reg Mattingley Wendy and Jim Power Linda and Derek Berkhout Linda and Derek have been with the Shelter since 2005 and specialise in native birds. They also provide an essential service by transporting casualties to the Shelter from outlying areas. The Maryknoll Wildlife Shelter is equipped to care for all native fauna.
Jenny and Reg became wildlife carers in Beaconsfield in 1987. They decided to establish their own shelter when they moved to Maryknoll in 1990 and are well known and respected throughout the wildlife care network. They have cared for hundreds of native animals and have extensive experience with wombats, wallabies, echidnas, possums, sugar-gliders and many different varieties of birdlife. Apart from caring for animals in and around their home, they are often called out to wildlife rescues at all hours of the day and night. Jenny & Reg have a close working relationship with local vets and Healesville Sanctuary.
Wendy and Jim have been Carers under the Maryknoll Wildlife Shelter since 2000. Wombats are Wendy's speciality and they have several enclosures to cater for them, including a wombat nursery for the babies and two pre-release enclosures.
Marilyn and Colin Rastall
Marilyn and Colin have been with the Shelter since 2005 and they specialise in the care of wallabies and possums.