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RSPCA  Talk Groups

In New South Wales, the RSPCA investigates animal cruelty, rescues and rehomes animals, and promotes animal welfare through education and advocacy. The NSW Public Safety Network (PSN) is the state’s mission-critical radio system used by emergency services—including the RSPCA—for secure, reliable communication.

 

 

 

Talk Group ID Description
11481 Main Operations
11482 Secondary/Regional
11483 Tactical/Overflow
11484 Administrative Use

 

 

What the RSPCA Does in NSW

 

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) NSW is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to animal welfare. Its core responsibilities include:

 

        • Cruelty Investigations: RSPCA Inspectors respond to reports of animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. They are empowered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW) to investigate and prosecute offenders.
        • Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation: Injured, sick, or abused animals are rescued and treated at RSPCA shelters and veterinary hospitals.
        • Shelters & Adoption: Operates multiple shelters and adoption centres across NSW, including major facilities in Yagoona, Hunter, and Illawarra.
        • Community Outreach: Offers pet food banks, desexing programs, and support for pet owners in crisis.
        • Education & Advocacy: Promotes responsible pet ownership and lobbies for stronger animal welfare laws.

 

RSPCA NSW runs:

        • 4 shelters and adoption centres
        • 2 behaviour and rehabilitation centres
        • 3 veterinary hospitals
        • Supported by 20+ volunteer groups

 

RSPCA on the PSN:

        • RSPCA NSW uses dedicated talkgroups (e.g., TGIDs 11481–11484) for inspector communications
        • Their radios typically use Radio IDs in the 26990xx range
        • Communications are often encrypted due to the sensitive nature of investigations