An induction wildlife rescue and immediate care course will be held on January 23 in Port Macquarie.

In February, there will be a one-day course on the care of kangaroos and wallabies.

This will be followed by a course on the care of possums and gliders in March.

Training details and membership information is available at www.fawna.org.au.

FAWNA is the only group licensed for all species in its 18,000 square kilometre area, which spans south from Bulahdelah to the northern part of the Kempsey Shire and west to Stroud and Gloucester.

In the last financial year, FAWNA'S volunteers handled over 3000 animals, birds and reptiles that were called in by members of the public to the 24 hour, seven-day-a-week wildlife rescue hotline (6581 4141).

With reduced funding again this year from NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, president Meredith Ryan said the group relies on its own fundraising efforts and public donations.

"We were particularly touched by the donation of $66 received this week as a result of two local children running a lemonade and cake stall to raise money to help wildlife," she said.

Mrs Ryan said FAWNA needs more volunteers trained and ready to help wildlife that comes into rehabilitation care until it can be ready for release back to the wild.

She urged anyone thinking about helping wildlife to attend the upcoming courses.

For enquiries phone 0419 423 426 or email fawna.nsw.inc@gmail.com.