Cost to attend the Children's Event
PREBOOKING is ESSENTIAL. Please ring Kathie on 0434 233 360
Entry is by gold coin donation to Kangaroo Sanctuaries.
All costs will be paid by our Sponsors
so that Kangaroo Sanctuaries will receive all money raised by this event.
Photo by Mark Selmes
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The Public Event
The Public Event will run from 9:45am to 12:30pm,
and will contain slide presentations, talks and Q & A
that are focused on our amazing National icon
and what we can do to ensure thier survival.
as well as how we can support their Rescuers & Carers
This Event will be run in the Theatre of WFSA.
This Saturday MORNING 18th October Public Event, will be...
...a celebration of our beloved Kangaroos and many thanks to our hard working RESCUERS & CARERS,
...an opportunity for us to learn learn about First Nations People 'Care for Country’ and 'Care for Kangaroos & Macropods'
...education for the public on how amazing kangaroo/macropods are & some of the everyday challenges they encounter,
...a chance for concerned citizens to form local community groups to help protect and care for our local kangaroos,
...and a chance to find out what essential work that Rescuers/Carers of Kangaroos do, the stresses they are under and how we can support them.
Photo by Mark Selmes
The Description of presentations in the Public Event
‘Buru, the kangaroo, has been protected for thousands of years
– we are mentally, physically and spiritually connected to this ancient animal through our living cultural lore.
We all must protect Buru, the kangaroo.‘
Uncle Dean Kelly, Yuin
Photo by Tracy
The first section of the Public Event, will be WELCOME TO COUNTRY - Kangaroos and First Nation People (FNP).
Since 2023, Graham Davis King has been an essential Aboriginal Voice on Caring for Country and Caring for Kangaroos at our BMWKD celebrations.
We are pleased to announce that Uncle Graham will be available again in 2025 to inspire us with his wisdom and knowledge.
QUOTE
It was such a priviledged experience to sit and listen to Uncle Graham tell the Dreamtime
about kangaroos and how we as humans came about from them.
He wove so many details about the intricate relationships between all animals and Country;
and the careful balance that directly effects the rains and drought sessions.
In his telling and song he explained kangaroo movements
and I better understand why humans and kangaroos have similar emotions
and attachment to their young and to their families. Thank you Uncle.
Kathie
Photo from internet
The second section of the Public Event, will be THE MAGNIFICENCE OF KANGAROOS - and challenges to their survival
Since BMWKD started in 2022, Greg Keightley has been an important keynote speaker at all the BMWKD Events; and this year is no dfferent.
In the 2025 BMWKD public event, Greg will be sharing his and other rescuers and carers stories...
...about the beauty, complexity and majesty of these highly evolved sentient beings;
...about the special relationship that exists between and amoung humans and kangaroos and with all beings that share the land;
...about some of the challenges that kangaroos have to face everyday in a corporate controlled world;
...and how we, the public, can help kangaroos.
Photo by Diane
The third section of the Public Event, will be 'How LOCAL Communities are working to protect KANGAROOS
In BMWKD 2025, we will be hearing from one Blackheath local community group member about...
...getting vehicles to SLOW DOWN on the highway and local streets especially between dusk and dawn;
...encouraging the removal of barbed wire and single strand fences throughout our WORLD HERITAGE AREA (WHA);
...educating locals about the dangers of offlead dogs to Kangaroos and enforcing the DOGS ON LEADS policy except in fenced OFF LEAD AREAS;
...and the mandatory inclusion of wildlife corridors across the GWH & the Railway lines & all connecting local streets.
Photos by Jo
The fourth section of the Public Event, will be 'the KANGAROOS RESCUERS & CARERS work and treatment'
Since BMWKD23, Frances Carleton of Wildtalk has been an important keynote speaker at our BMWKD Events;
and this year is no dfferent.
In the 2025 BMWKD public event, Frances will be sharing her
first hand knowledge of, and research into, Native Wildlife Rescuers & Carers by talking about...
...the essential work Native Wildlife Rescuers and Carers do voluntarily, often alone and in the main unsupported;
...the research she has done into the main stresses faced by Rescuers & Carers and the consequences of that stress;
...some of the solutions to those stresses that have been suggested.
Cost to attend the Public Event
PREBOOKING is recommended but not essential
Entry is by donation to Kangaroo Sanctuaries.
EFTPOS facilities will be available that day.
All costs for this event will be paid by our Sponsors
so that Kangaroo Sanctuaries will receive all money raised by this event.
Photo by Monty's Rest
The Program for the Public Event
There are four sections in the Public Event....
...Section 1. 9:45am to 10:30am: (Uncle) Graham Davis King - WELCOME TO COUNTRY & Kangaroos and First Nation People (FNP)
...Section 2. 10:30am to 11:15am: Greg Keightley - The magnificence of our national icon and some challenges facing their survival
...Section 3. 11:15am to 11:45am: T.B.A. - Local community groups working to protect local kangaroos
...Section 4. 11:45am to 12:30pm: Frances Carlton from Wildtalk - The essential work of Rescuers & Carers; the stresses they endure
Photo by Monty's Rest
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Kangaroo Rescue & Care Event
Prof Steve Garlick of Possumwood Wildlife Sanctuary is BMWKD KEYNOTE SPEAKER
"Possumwood Wildlife is a self-funded facility, established by Prof. Steve Garlick and Dr Rosemary Austen,
that helps with the recovery of severely injured and traumatised native animals
and undertakes engagement and research to learn more about the behaviour of these unique animals.
The work done at the recovery centre and fully equipped licensed veterinary hospital
is made possible by private donations.
The facility relies on voluntary staff, including veterinary nurses and a visiting veterinarian
and takes in around 400 to 500 injured, ill or orphaned wild animals each year".
This Saturday AFTERNOON 18th October Rescue & Care Event - will be a chance for the kangaroo loving public...
... to find out what Possumwood is doing to protect and care for our national icon,
... to find out what Possumwood is doing to help standardise and develop treatments for macropods,
... to find out what being a Rescuer and Carer means and what would help,
... to find out what to do to become a rescuer and/or carer or part of a support Network.
Photo by Possumwood
This event will be run in the Theatre of Wentworth Falls School of Arts
Description of the Rescue & Care Event Presentations
This Rescue & Care Event is divided into two main sections.
Section 1 is about Possumwood's leading role in advancing or developing medical and nursing protocols
for treatment of macropods.
Section 2 is a group discussion on Rescue & Care; the treatment of Kangaroo Rescuers and Carers
& how to become a rescuer and Carer or member of a support network.
In the first half of this Rescue & Care Event, Prof Steve Garlick will give presentations on ...
...Treating Macropods in the Clinic/Hospital at Possumwood Wildlife Sanctuary;
how the hospital and sanctuary operates;
and on Possumwood's work to get 'accumulated and new' Macropod Knowledge accredited
to develop standard protocols for care of macropods.
In the second half of this Event, Prof Steve Garlick
with Greg Keightley and Frances Carlton will coordinate a group discussion about ...
What is the best and worst of Kangaroo rescue/care experiences,
why are native animal/Kangaroo Rescuers and Carers neglected and/or persecuted and what can be done
and about what is required to become a Rescuer and Carer of Kangaroos or become a part of their support network
One SOLUTION to discuss, is from 2021 Upperhouse Inquiry on Kangaroos.
This solution states that, whether the Rescuers/Carers work through WIRES or not,
these exceptional and experienced people need to be give a significant grant each year to cover...
1. their cost of living bills,
2. a suitable residence to care for animals and to live in comfortably,
3. much needed infrastructure like hospital/clinic/rehabilitation facilities
4. medications, food and bedding for the animals.
5. vehicle, tools and other expenses for rescues
6. money to pay suitably qualified/experienced rescuers and carers who can give the primary Rescuers/Carers a break
7. time and money to allow Rescuers and Carers to get together to share practise of care for the animals in their charge
8. A network of volunteer supporters who can help out with everyday tasks/chores
9. Free Access to counselling like from Wildtalk - Caring for Wildlife Carers and other stress reducing activities
10. Acknowledge of experienced Rescuer and Carer expertise & knowledge developed using empirical study and true scientific method.
The Rescue & Care Event PROGRAM
Section 1a. 1:00pm to 1:45pm: Prof Steve Garlick:
Steve will give a presentation on Work done & Resources for macropods at POSSUMWOOD.
...how Possumwood operates;
...the Resourses available in the clinic/hospital;
...the Type/number of animals treated and their injuries/disease;
...Rescue and Rehabilitation issues
Section 1b. 1:50pm to 2:35pm: Prof Steve Garlick - Steve will give a presentation on POSSUMWOOD's work on
recognition of experienced Rescuer & Carer knowledge & developing macropod treatment protocols.
...Advanced macropod courses & training;
...Development of treatment protocols for injury/disease treatment, recovery, rehabilitation and release;
...Obtaining Accreditation and Legal standing for Experienced Rescuers & Carers - what do we need to do
BREAK. 2:35pm to 3:00pm - BREAK - TEA/COFFEE Biscuits
Section 2a. 3:30pm to 3:45pm: Group Discussion - Steve, Greg and Frances talk with audience on...
...what is best & worst of rescue/care;
...why are (Kangaroo) Rescuers/Carers neglected and/or persecuted
...how to Support Kangaroo Rescuers & Carers.
Section 2b. 3:50pm to 4:30pm: Group Discussion - Steve, Greg and Frances talk with audience on ...
...how to become a Kangaroo rescuer & carer or part of a Support Network
The Cost to attend the Rescue & Care Event
PREBOOKING is RECOMMENDED
Entry is by donation to Kangaroo Sanctuaries
like Possumwood, Monty's Rest, Warrumbungle and West Blue Mountains.
EFTPOS facilities will be available that day.
All costs will be paid by our Sponsors
so that Rescuers & Carers and Kangaroo Sanctuaries will receive all money raised by the event.
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2025 Kangaroo Movie is about a Rescuer and Carer who changes his whole life when he comes in close contact with a injured kangaroo joey.
This KANGAROO Movie will be in local Cinemas, like the Edge, Mt Vic Flicks & Glenbrook Theatre, from early SEPTEMBER 2025
The 2025 Studiocanal Kangaroo Movie will be a preview on the 7th September 2025 and in release from 18th September 2025.
This movie is directed by Kate Woods and inspired by Chris 'Brolga' Barns, the founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs.
The film follows Chris who after being stranded, teams up with a young Indigenous girl, Charlie, to help rehabilitate injured joeys.
Chris went on to rescue, and to care for, many thousands of macropods.
He is now a very strong Kangaroo Advocate and one of the most experienced Kangaroo Rescuer/Carer in Australia .
The release of this KANGAROO movie is fortuitous as World Kangaroo Day is a month after it's release date.
This year, the Blue Mountains World Kangaroo Day Events are focusing on issues of and community support for Kangaroo Rescuers and Carers.
This movie, as a family comedy, is the perfect opportunity for us to raise community awareness of the work done by Kangaroo Rescuers & Carers in a fun, light hearted way.
We don’t have any association with the film, but the timing of the theatrical release of this movie, with such apt content,
is an opportunity we didn’t want to miss; so that we can spotlight the amazing work that goes into rescuing and caring for these wonderful animals.
We support this film and the messages it contains...
...that individual Kangaroo Rescues & Carers are dedicated to helping Kangaroos
...and why both need Public Support.
We encourage everyone to go and see this film.
Photo from Trailer of movie
This Movie Event - will be a chance for the public to hear about...
... how intelligent and begiling kangaroos and their joeys are,
... how awesome and social kangaroos are,
... the challenges Kangaroos face to their survival,
... how dedicated Kangaroo rescuers and carers are at protecting our kangaroos.
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Introduction to the Outreach Events
OUTREACH is the process of informing the Public what is happening to our Kangaroos, their habitat and their Rescuers & Carers.
OUTREACH involves taking flyers, banners, posters and displays to public areas
and talking to people about what is happening to kangaroos and what we, the public, can do about it.
Outreach locations can be general or targeted.
General locations are whereever the general public is found and can be Town centres, Parks, Lookouts and Stations.
Targeted locations are whereever the specific audience is found and can be Schools, theatres, businesses or Schools.
Outreach for BLUE MOUNTAINS WORLD KANGAROO DAY EVENTS (BMWKDE) has two aims...
...to encourage attendence at one or all of the organised BMWKDE
...to inform those who can not attend about the challenges facing Kangaroos and their rescuers & Carers.
We aim for OUTREACH to eventually extend all around the rim of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Photos from Jo
From NOW until the weekend of 24th of OCTOBER 2025
Up until and including the weekend of World Kangaroo Day, Friday 24th of October, we will have ...
...will be handing out BMWKD & Kangaroo Welfare flyers
in the town centres, schools, parks and/or stations
- in as many towns/villages as possible all around the
rim of the BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK WORLD HERITAGE AREA.
Anyone who is interested in helping out beforehand or joining us on the day;
please email info@bluemountainsworldkangarooday.org or text 0448 647 208.
We can provide you with flyers, posters and corflutes.
We will be doing General OUTREACH by ...
...choosing a different Town centre each weekend day and putting up posters and handing out flyers
...choosing a Station during the week in the morning and evening and putting up displays and handing out flyers
...choosing a different park or fair, on the other weekend day and hand out flyers
We will be doing Targeted OUTREACH by ...
...choosing a number of Schools sending them activity packs for students of all ages.
Photo from Dennis
Kangaroo Outreach is the process of informing the public on how government departments and other organisations
are doing the Kangaroo Killing Industry's bidding and not protecting our national icon.
In 2024, people attended the Lithgow and Katoomba railway stations in the morning and afternoon.
The public responded to us "Wishing them a happy World Kangaroo Day" and were keen to learn more.
In 2025, this outreach will happen up to and including World Kangaroo Day itself - 24/10/2025. We will be going to schools, town centres and railway stations
The flyers we will be handing out in the 2025 year, will be BMWKD25 flyers and posters as well as ...
...the Kangaroos need our help now flyer to educate people on the challenges to kangaroo survival
...the Kangaroo Care Community Group flyer that encourages each community to monitor, protect and care for their local kangaroos.
This BMWKD Outreach Event - will be a chance for the public to hear about...
... World Kangaroo Day,
... how awesome kangaroos are,
... the challenges Kangaroos face to their survival,
... how Macropod rescuers and carers are the only protectors of our kangaroos.
Photo by Tracy
For a summary program of these activities - see BMWKD Outreach Program.
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