FAWNA (NSW) is a group of volunteer members working under licence from NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service to rescue the many injured, orphaned, and displaced native wildlife that come to harm from Bulahdelah up to Grassy Head on the mid-north coast.

FAWNA’s volunteers, aged 18 years and over, attend training to learn how to rescue and provide rehabilitation care in their private homes. Training is mandatory before volunteers can be authorised to rescue or care for native wildlife, and state-wide Rehabilitation Codes of Practice ensure proper care standards are met. Volunteers are mentored and supported by coordinators for different native wildlife species groups, and members support each other.

FAWNA offers a 24-hour telephone rescue line for the public to report the more than 4500 animals, birds, and reptiles that come to FAWNA’s attention each year.

FAWNA (NSW) Inc is a registered charity, but operates without any government funding. Relying solely on the dedication of its volunteers, the majority of its funds come from donations and bequests.