The Secretariat function provided by the NSW Wildlife Council acts as a representative and an information dissemination resource for its 28 wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release groups and agencies situated throughout NSW. Through a partnership with Nature Conservation Council the NSW Wildlife Council underwrites the cost of Volunteers, Group and Public Liability and Associations Liability insurance premiums freeing up monies that member wildlife associations would otherwise need to find from their scant funds. Grants program for wildlife rehabilitation enclosure and equipment acquisitions increased capacity of volunteer associations and licensed individuals to meet growing demand for their wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services. Flood emergency funding swiftly enabled wildlife rehabilitation groups to replace and repair wildlife caring infrastructure reducing down time of wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Liaison and interface with government agencies ensured member groups are equipped to educate their volunteers in Best Practice in their wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release work. Strengthening of protocols for Wildlife Emergency Response Teams will ensure volunteer safety and recognition of the need for wildlife to be factored into future emergency response actions.