Central Highlands Wildlife Carers Inc in Emerald, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Central Highlands Wildlife Carers Inc

Locality: Emerald, Queensland

Phone: +61 475 288 301

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25.01.2022 Please remember to leave out plenty of water for your pets and wildlife.

25.01.2022 Has anyone spoken to our cockatoos regarding this?

24.01.2022 Stay safe this magpie season!

20.01.2022 Some days chewing the grass is just as good as coffee; This is Roger he is a Striped Wallaby he loves grass, warm bottles and lots of cuddles

20.01.2022 Because of COVID-19 our Australian bats have become a target for ignorant, uninformed and some downright cruel people to heap blame on and cause harm to them. I...n Rockhampton in QLD, Bat Care Capricornia now has 61 injured, dehydrated and stressed flying foxes in care that have been rescued as a direct result of Rockhampton Regional Councils deliberate activity dispersing the colony from where they roost in the Botanic Gardens, during critical breeding season and whilst already starving due to lack of food up there from drought and bushfires. Down in Bairnsdale, the critically important colony down there have been shot at, bashed, had propaganda articles full of lies published in the local newspaper and vile covid-19 bat stickers stuck on the informational signs on the Mitchell River nature walk and other vandalism around the roost site. All flying foxes are protected native fauna, many species are listed as threatened, but due to fear-mongering propaganda these poor animals are being harmed and theyre dying. Remember people, no bats no bush and no koalas. If anyone wants to donate to help BCC with the FFs theyve got in care or the other flying fox rescuers PM me and Ill give you the details. Please share this to educate as many people as possible to stop this cruel targeting of these gorgeous creatures: Wildlife disease ecologist Dr Alison Peel: The virus behind the pandemic might have genetic roots stretching back to bats in China but in Australia bats wont give you COVID-19 its not found in any of our wildlife. Still, the virus has fast become a PR disaster for our flying foxes, already hit by a horror six months of food shortages, heatwaves and devastating bushfires. Animals carry all kinds of coronaviruses, including bats. Most well never catch, the circumstances have to be just right for a spillover [into humans], says wildlife disease ecologist Dr Alison Peel. For starters, the virus has to be able to infect humans, as only seven known animal coronaviruses can. Then it needs proximity, Peel notes, such as the cramped conditions of an Asian wet market where wildlife are handled and butchered by people. Not bats moving in their natural habitat, thats a completely different scenario, she says. More than 70 per cent of new diseases in humans come from animals when a virus that has long been circulating in one species jumps into a new host and mutates. These spillovers are happening more and more as people push further into the wild

20.01.2022 Our wildlife shouldn’t have to suffer through this pandemic as well! #breaktheloops

20.01.2022 Client Coronavirus Risk Minimisation Protocol Coronavirus Risk Minimisation: As the imminent threat of coronavirus approaches us, we as a community have a responsibility to minimise and slow the spread of the disease to protect our vulnerable members. Central Highlands Wildlife Carers will be monitoring the situation and reacting appropriately. Currently, we are business as usual but we do ask that you minimise unnecessary contact with carers and their families. Please rin...g our hotline number 0475288301 or your local wildlife Carer and organise to drop off the animal, leaving the animal in an agreed on safe place inside the property so that the Carer can pop outside to collect. If you are unwell please arrange for someone else to drop off the animal or discuss options with your local Carer. Lets take care of each other and our animals in this crazy world we now live in.

19.01.2022 What a beautiful moment RSPCA Queensland said this brushtail possum was brought to its wildlife hospital after being caught in a drain pipe. When she was unde...r anesthetic her carers realised she was missing a baby (she had an engorged teat). The wildlife ambos were able to go back and find her joey, and mum and bub were successfully reunited later that night. : RSPCA QLD

19.01.2022 How interesting is this? Did you know koalas sometimes eat bark, lichen, moss and termites? Adelaides Southern Koala Rescue have shared this video of koala... Harry eating some yummy bark "Dirt helps to aid in their digestion and add more nutrients to the diet." "Its just amazing to see Harry instinctively knowing what he needs despite being orphaned at some a young age." : Southern Koala Rescue

19.01.2022 WORLD KANGAROO DAY 24th October Please take the time to think of our incredible kangaroos today and how they are being slaughtered as pests in their ancient lan...d. For some of us, every day is kangaroo day because every day we think about the thousands being slaughtered in the dead of night in the outback and the hundreds of joeys being brutally killed and orphaned and left to die alone. We must fight for them every day, if we are ever going to save them from the largest wildlife massacre in the world, the Australian Kangaroo Cull. Thank you xxx The ASK TEAM Pics by Sue Anderson See more

19.01.2022 HAPPY WILD KOALA DAY! On this Wild Koala Day, we wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful team of volunteers who dedicate their lives to helpi...ng our wild koalas. It takes a tremendous amount of dedication and compassion to rescue and care for this iconic species. To the rescuers that get go out at 2am in the morning to koalas hit by cars or injured by pet dogs, to our volunteers that transport sick and injured koalas to and from wildlife hospitals and wildlife carers, to our dedicated koala carers that open up their homes and hearts to care for sick, injured and orphaned koalas, to our emergency Hotline volunteers who coordinate their urgent rescue - to all of you, we say THANK YOU!! A special thank you also to the wonderful staff and volunteers at the wildlife hospitals in South-east Queensland who work tirelessly to save our precious koalas - Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and RSPCA QLD. To the many emergency veterinary clinics who provide essential triage and emergency care of koalas throughout the night - thank you! And lastly THANK YOU to the community members who work just as tirelessly to protect vital habitat for not only our koalas, but for all wildlife, and who monitor their local koala populations and report koalas when they need help. There are so many people working hard to protect our beautiful koalas and to each and every one of you - THANK YOU!

19.01.2022 Watch the video for some great information on helping out baby birds this season.

18.01.2022 Cool off with our adorable 4-year-old tawny frogmouth Adelaide, while she takes a refreshing bird bath!

16.01.2022 Well done to our very own Becky Scarlett for her Australia Day Citizen of the year award for all that she does for the wildlife of the Central Highlands region! #australian of the year #centralhighlandswildlifecarers #centralhighlandsregionalcouncil

13.01.2022 Last week we receive a call about a deceased echidna with a live bub on board. Definitely not something you see very often but amazingly this little puggle was still alive. Weighing only 26 grams this little one has a challenge ahead of him but he is in very capable hands and we look forward to seeing him grow big and strong. #stopandcheck pouches #puggles

13.01.2022 Some hilarious photos for your Friday. Animals are so hard to photograph!

11.01.2022 The raw power.

11.01.2022 You know its cold when you can see the magpie singing. Didnt stop the music though! : Amanda Wallis

11.01.2022 We are a group of experienced, registered Wildlife Carers operating in the region of Central Queensland from Blackwater, Springsure, Middlemount, Emerald, Capella, Clermont, the Gemfields and Moranbah. We rescue, care and rehabilitate injured and orphaned Australian native animals. We are completely self funded, relying on grants and donations to fund our food, vet and facility costs.

11.01.2022 Hang in there, Itll be okay soons......

10.01.2022 The petition asking State Parliament for better koala protection in south east Queensland closes on Friday - please sign and share http://bit.ly/SEQkoalaPetiti...on This petition from Queensland residents asks Parliament to: List the koala as 'critically endangered' in SEQ since the rapid decline of koala populations is unlikely to be stemmed by the implementation of the draft Koala Conservation Strategy Implement stronger planning laws that will be effective in protecting koala habitat (the exemptions in the current draft Koala Conservation Strategy allow unsustainable clearing to continue, especially in the urban footprint) Implement the recommendations from the Queensland Koala Expert Panel, including the recommendation to protect koala habitat within the urban footprint Reinstate the previously protected Koala Habitat Areas that were removed in the recent mapping in the draft SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy Declare a moratorium on the removal of koala habitat, including significant isolated trees in the urban footprint, until such time that effective koala habitat planning protections are in place Withdraw the Toondah Harbour 'Priority Development Area' at Cleveland that threatens the future of a significant healthy breeding koala colony. Photo from 2017 is of a young koala in southern Cleveland.

10.01.2022 Too sweet! Check out this Splendid fairywren and his little baby fairywren family! CREDIT: Mark Eatwell

10.01.2022 It’s baby bird season! Please remember to check branches or mud nests before you chop them down. Now that it’s storm season regularly check the base of trees for nests or littles that have fallen out. These 4 hungry little beaks were brought in after a storm last week #centralhighlandswildlifecarers

09.01.2022 The first koala joeys of the season are starting to emerge from their mothers pouches. Keepers at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are celebrating after spotting thei...r first baby. The little one, yet to be named, is just six months old and only just started popping out of its mothers pouch earlier this week. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

08.01.2022 With many of us spending time at home, this is the perfect time to become more acquainted with our avian friends. Check on the birdlife in your backyard and jo...in the autumn Birds in Backyard survey. Surveys can be submitted at any time, and as many times as you like. Autumn is a season of migration and your data will contribute to monitoring how our birdlife is going. : BirdLife Australia #birdsinbackyards For more info: http://www.birdsinbackyards.net//Autumn-Birds-Backyards-Su

08.01.2022 We all need a koala cuddle right now. Show us what makes you smile. Australian Reptile Park

08.01.2022 Magpie season is on us!

08.01.2022 Today we acknowledge #WorldOceansDay a day for us to celebrate and honour the #ocean, which connects us all. In #Queensland, our #estuarine and #marine #ecosyst...ems support much of the states native #biodiversity, including #migratorybirds, #dugongs, #dolphins, #turtles, and #fish. They are found from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the #GoldCoast and include such important areas as #MoretonBay, #GreatSandyStrait, #HerveyBay and the #GreatBarrierReef. Six of the seven species of sea turtle in the world are found in our #oceans and it is our responsibility to do all we can to help protect them. Meet Dr Ian Bell, a Senior Conservation Officer in our Wildlife and Threatened Species team. Ian has been involved in #turtle research and conservation for his entire career. He is one of the many devoted staff we have who are committed to protecting our states #wildife and #ecosystems. Check out this great video of Ian and his team conducting their work. This clip will feature on ABCs Australias Ocean Odyssey which premieres TOMORROW Tuesday 9 June. Be sure to set a reminder to watch this landmark documentary series, we know we will be! Coming to ABC TV + iview on JUNE 9, 16 and 23, Australias Ocean Odyssey takes us on a stunning journey along the East Australian Current, revealing how ocean currents create life on our planet, and what we can all do to protect our planets blue heart. ABC TV + iview | #qldenvironment | #OceanOdysseyAU

07.01.2022 Happy Volunteer week 2020! A big shout out to our amazing team of volunteers. All our wildlife carers are volunteers, giving of their own time and covering most of the costs of caring from their own pockets. Last year carers in the #CentralHighlands region cared for over 700 native Australian animals! Thank you to our supporters and sponsors helping meet the challenges we have as carers. #volunteerweek2020 #donate #support

07.01.2022 Today we celebrate World Sea Turtle day, and here in #Queensland we are fortunate that six of the worlds seven species of marine turtles have been recorded bre...eding and foraging in our great state! Our sea turtles are so precious and crucial to sustaining a healthy ecosystem. They also feature prominently within the cultural beliefs and practices of many indigenous coastal communities in Queensland. Did you know that #Queensland has the longest history of marine turtle conservation and management in Australia commencing in 1932? And in 1968, we became the first jurisdiction in the world to protect all marine turtle species within its borders, awesome! We might not all live near the sea, but there is so much we can all do to help conserve these beautiful creatures, share with us below some of the ways you help our sea turtles we will also be sharing our top tips in the comments! here is a beautiful green turtle swimming in the Great Barrier Reef | #qldenvironment

07.01.2022 Lest we forget

06.01.2022 When out driving

06.01.2022 We can all do SOMETHING. Start today. Volunteer... Adopt Foster Support Donate Fight Educate Get involved. Somehow. Anyhow. Be the voice for those that cannot speak for themselves.

05.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all mums!

05.01.2022 Some great advise on how to dispose of masks

05.01.2022 Have you ever heard a Koala bellow before? Brace yourself, it is INCREDIBLE! This is the sound big boys make when calling out for a female in the breeding season!

05.01.2022 This month, the Society founded a new campaign called Snip Rings for Wildlife. The campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage individuals to protect Austra...lias wildlife, by cutting through plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties before disposing of them. Each year, thousands of birds and air-breathing aquatic wildlife such as platypus, turtles and water dragons are strangled, obtain significant injuries and often die horrific deaths from discarded litter. Wildlife often becomes entangled in plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties that wrap around their beak or muzzle, preventing them from eating. These items can also tangle up their feet, wings, or fins, limiting their movement. Young animals can become entrapped in these items and as they grow, these items cut into their flesh, sometimes amputating limbs or killing the animal. Other animals mistake these items for food and ingest them. Despite contacting nurmerous manufacturers, informing them of the danger that plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties pose to native wildlife and encouraging them to take action to improve their products, we are still experiencing the same problem and many companies are not taking action. Jars, bottles, and tetra packs with plastic lids now come with a plastic ring that snaps apart from the lid upon opening or a peel-off seal under the cap. While we continue to encourage companies to take action, we now turn to our followers to ask for your support to protect Australias wildlife and Snip Rings for Wildlife. We encourage everyone to cut through plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties before disposing of them. It is important to remind ourselves that we can act, both as individuals and collectively, to bring about the important changes ourselves and create real change. We acknowledge and commend the companies that have already taken action to make a positive change and improve their products for Australias wildlife. Thank you. #snipringsforwildlife platypusSPOT Doug Gimesy Photography Platypus Conservation Initiative Southern Highlands Platypus Conservation Project PlatypusWatch Network Melbourne Water Queensland Alliance for Platypus Australian Platypus Conservancy (Official)

03.01.2022 #StayHome and #Dance :D

03.01.2022 Happy World animal day #WorldAnimalDay

01.01.2022 Get listening! The Wildlife Heroes Caring for Carers podcast launches today. The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife teamed up with podcast producer G...retchen Miller, wildlife carers and mental health experts to share stories and perspectives about climate grief, personal wellbeing, community conflict, catastrophic events, and supporting others. The podcast was funded through the Australian Governments bushfire wildlife and habitat recovery package. It is part of a broader mental health support program, Caring for Carers, that FNPW is rolling out through its Wildlife Heroes project, in partnership with Two Green Threads. Where to listen? Wildlife Heroes: Caring for Carers is available to stream via Spotify, iTunes or https://wildlifeheroes.org.au/wildlife-heroes-caring-for-c/ #mentalhealth #caringforcarers #wildlifeheroes #firstresponders #compassionfatigue #climategrief RSPCA Australia WIRES NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Animal Rescue Cooperative (ARC) The Rescue Collective Wildlife Victoria ACT Wildlife NSW Rural Fire Service Australian Red Cross Taronga Zoo Sydney Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary New South Wales Wildlife Council Wildcare Australia Inc. Sydney Wildlife (Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services) Australian Wildlife Carers Network Australian Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference