Severe bushfires are ongoing in Victoria and NSW since 7th January 2026. A State of Disaster was declared in parts of Victoria on 10th January 2026. The bushfires have already caused significant disruption and damage, including affecting wildlife. Members of the public who come across injured or displaced wildlife due to fire should report these animals directly to the relevant agencies or organisations in their jurisdiction.
VIC
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) - Wildlife impacted by fire, including links to the Wildlife Emergency App, which provides a straightforward way to report wildlife impacted by bushfire in Victoria.
If you are aware of, receive reports of or have taken in fire-impacted wildlife around Alexandra (Longwood), Colac or Tallangatta (Walwa) please contact the relevant wildlife coordinator. Reports to these dedicated 1300 numbers help assess the number of wildlife impacted by the fires, help decide where field teams are sent and support resourcing requests.
- Alexandra ICC Wildlife Coordinator: 1300 322 060
- Colac ICC Wildlife Coordinator: 1300 322 056
- Tallangatta ICC Wildlife Coordinator: 1300 322 061
State Government of Victoria - State of Disaster, 10 January 2026
VicEmergency - Incidents and Warnings
NSW
NSW Environment and Heritage - Helping wildlife in emergencies
NSW Government - Bushfires in NSW
Information on supply of food and water for wildlife can be found in the WHA Fact Sheet Supplying water and food for free-living wildlife after natural disasters.