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WIRES Policies, Procedures, Guidelines and Handbooks

WIRES Constitution 2007

WIRES Constitution 2007 with proposed amendments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for 23rd August SGM

WIRES Public Gift Fund Handbook & Operational Guidelines

Code of Conduct

Code of Ethics

Conditions of WIRES Membership

Responsibilities of a WIRES Member


Animals and Animal Care Policies

NPWS Codes of Practice

1.14 Raptor Policy

1.16 Reptile Policy

1.24 Flying Fox Policy

1.25 Micro-bat Policy

1.29 Koala Rehabilitation Policy

1.29a Koala Rehabilitation Nomination Form

1.10 Feral Animals

1.11 Interstate Transportation of Animals

1.12 Specialist Care

1.13 Endangered Species

1.15 Permanent Care Animals

1.17 Transfer of Animals

1.18 Unwanted Pets

1.19 Use of WIRES Animal Data

1.2 Nutrition for Native Animals

1.22 Mounted & Preserved Specimens

1.26 Environment Integrity Policy

1.27 WIRES Imping Policy

1.28 Temporary Care

1.29 Euthanasia decisions based on species or class

1.4 Aviary Escapees

1.5 Collection of Animals in the WIRES Network

1.6 Conflict Between Branches over Surrendered Animals

1.7 Dingoes

1.8 Use of WIRES Animals for Education & Exhibition Purposes

1.9 Euthanasia and becoming an accredited shooter


Authorisation and Training

2.2 Authorisation of WIRES Rescuers

2.3 Authorisation of WIRES Rehabilitators

2.4 Equivalent Qualifications for Authorisation

2.5 Registering and De-registering Animals

2.6 Refusal to Recommend Renewal of Authorisation

2.7 Authorisation and Training of Individuals Out of Branch Area

2.8 Renewal of Lapsed Rehabilitator and Rescue Authorities

2.9 Dual Membership of Rehabilitation Organisations

2.10 Policies for New Recruits

Firearms Training and Authorisation Information

Disclaimer - Children at Training Course


Branch Management Policies

3.1 Conduct of WIRES Meetings with Standing Orders

3.4 Nomination and Election of WIRES Branch Exec and BMC

3.5 Branch Reporting

6.5 Use of Proxy Votes

Guidelines for Alternate Reps Attending WSC Meetings

Species Management Teams Handbook

Species Coordinator Handbook

WSC Council Handbook & Guide


Imagery, Media & Social Media

Social Media and Media Engagement Policy

Community Standards Social and Online for Members/Branches

6.4 Facebook Community Guidelines

Image and Video Photography Guidelines

Image and Video Guidelines - Food, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release


Miscellaneous

7.3 Alteration or Creation of WIRES Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy

WIRES Bequest Policy

Honorary Life Membership Protocol

Honorary Life Membership Nomination Form

Charter of Engagement with Veterinary Professionals


Legal

8.3 Agreement between WIRES Branches and a Branch Member for Loan of Equipment

Draft Policies


Animal Welfare Legislation

Biodiversity Conservation Act

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Charter of engagement with veterinary professionals


Work Health and Safety information, including forms, grievance and conflict guidelines and procedures, and Risk Management Plans, is available on the WHS page

Grievance Processes and Disciplinary Policy for Members

RICC documents are all available on the RICC Workshops page.