All members within ORRCA are volunteers

We operate as a non-profit organisation and have charity status.

It is because of the generosity of the public providing donations, and the love and passion of people wanting to get involved and learn about these amazing animals, that ORRCA exists on its own two flippers today.

Through our ever growing membership base of valued and dedicated volunteers and our highly commended rescue training workshops coupled with the strength and dedication of the Committee, ORRCA has achieved extraordinary things over the past 34 years.

View our constitution here.

ORRCA operates a 24/7 Rescue Hotline for the public to report any injured or stranded whales, dolphins, seals and dugongs.

Simply call 02 9415 3333.

The ORRCA Rescue Hotline is the organisations lifeline!

The Rescue Hotline is the first point of contact people have with our organisation. Be it a whale or seal emergency, a local incident, someone wanting information on the organisation or simply a member of the public asking a question, the Rescue Hotline gets it all, from near and far!

Please report all whale, dolphin, seal and dugong sightings into our Rescue Hotline team on 02 9415 3333.

We are always in need of individuals to assist on the ORRCA Rescue Hotline on an occasional, casual or regular basis. If this important role sounds like something you would like to help out with, please Contact Us today!

No qualifications needed

Our members come from all walks of life, age groups, nationalities and career backgrounds. If you have a passion for whales, dolphins, or seals and respect the ORRCA Constitution, you are welcome to apply to become an ORRCA member! (you must be over 15 years old. If you are under 18, conditions apply so please email the team)

To become a member, simply click on the link below and complete the application process;



Become an ORRCA member today!

