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25.01.2022 Were so pleased to be receiving lots of lovely coloured entry forms for EnviroPrints Easter Bilby Colouring Competition in support of @savethebilbyfund Please ensure all entries are emailed by 5pm today to be eligible to WIN. Please visit the link below to download an entry form and to read the terms and conditions. Remember to vote for all your favourite entries from the selected finalists in each age group to help them win.

25.01.2022 Its the best part of the week! Join Dr. Jane for a virtual reading of Rickie & Henri! Every week Dr. Jane will share some of her books with you at home, fro...m her home in Bournemouth, England as we all practice #socialdistancing. Learn more at storytime.janegoodall.org. Have kids learning from home? Check out the Roots & Shoots USA Learn at Home page with FREE weekly at home activity schedules: rootsandshoots.org/learn-at-home #StorieswithDrJane

24.01.2022 NATIVE WILDLIFE STATE OF EMERGENCY! Over the last few months there has been significant harmful impacts to wildlife, with entire ecosystems up in smoke and indi...vidual species affected. 3.5million hectares of bush has burnt in the recent fires. Animals already facing extinction are suffering more than ever. Entire ecological communities have been wiped off the face of the Earth. We need to rebuild. What is needed is a mass scale combined effort and it is needed now, not later. Many of the species affected were already at risk of extinction, such as Koalas, Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies, turtles, quolls and platypus. Entire populations and ecological communities have been entirely wiped off the face of the earth, some will never be what they once were. Aussie Ark works with Australias most threatened and imperilled wildlife. Aussie Ark raises the necessary funds to continue its ambitious vision of providing a long-term future for Australias threatened wildlife. Investment allows for the construction of captive facilities and predator proof fencing on large wild sanctuaries. Native wildlife conservation sanctuaries provide refuge, as well as source populations for rewilding and restoring Australias native ecosystems. Like and share this post to help us get the word out there. To support Australian native wildlife, head to: www.aussieark.org.au To support Koala Ark, head to: https://www.aussieark.org.au/koala-ark/ If you would like to get in contact with Aussie Ark, please email [email protected]

24.01.2022 There will be lots of variation in "DIY projects" I expect!

24.01.2022 Colouring ideas for the native flowers in this years Easter Bilby Colouring Competition can be found at the facebook page of our friends at Australian National Botanic Gardens. #bilbiesnotbunnies for an Aussie Easter in support of Save the Bilby Fund

23.01.2022 THE DINGO, Australias very own Top Order Predator PURCHASE HERE https://dingo-foundation.square....site//dawn-of-a-dingo-/66 -DAWN OF A DINGO DAY- BOOK RELEASE DAWN OF A DINGO DAY, written by Yosef Lasarow, is a short but concise work, adorned with beautiful photography, and filled with thought provoking material that every Australian should know. It takes an insightful look at the vital role the dingo plays in the Australian landscape and examines the consequences of removing such an animal from the system. Too little effort has been made to emphasise their ecological importance and to demonstrate that they are not dogs, but if the truth be finally told, the dingo qualifies as a top order trophic regulator, positioned at the uppermost point of the food chain, the rudder to the entire system, the captain of the ship, and the golden key to ecological harmony. This work also addresses the current livestock predation issues and argues that mandated dingo protection will not only lead towards ecological stabilisation but will also result in a lessening of livestock predation the more stable the system becomes. Finally, and in some ways most importantly, it strives to stimulate national awareness of yet another of Australias national treasures, an iconic gem, and most important ecological player. Grab your copy and discover the truth about one of the worlds most priceless animals in Australias very own back yard! PURCHASE HERE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM The Australian Dingo Foundation for $10 https://dingo-foundation.square.site//dawn-of-a-dingo-/66 PROCEEDS Proceeds will be used to drive the dingo awareness campaign. HELP SAVE AUSTRALIA from an ecological disaster by purchasing DAWN OF A DINGO DAY and uncover the mystery for yourself. MEDIA ENQUIRIES Kevin Newman Australian Dingo Foundation [email protected] Yosef Lasarow (Author) Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park [email protected]

22.01.2022 STAY AT HOME ACTIVITY - EASTER BILBY COLOURING COMPETITION. Unplug your kids with the calming benefits of "offline" activities. Download an entry form, print it out, and colour in. Email entries to: [email protected] by Friday 3rd April 2020 to be eligible to win. Read more...

22.01.2022 We received hundreds of beautiful entries and it has been very difficult and time consuming for the judges to select the finalist entries. 2020 Finalists are displayed in this album. Finalist entries have been grouped into ages for comparison purposes. PLEASE HELP ALL YOUR FAVOURITE ENTRIES WIN BY LIKING, COMMENTING & SHARING. Yes, you can vote for more than one entry. *** The 12 child entries with the most facebook likes by 4:00pm (Sydney time) on Easter Saturday 11 April 20...20 win! *** THANKS TO ALL THE STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THIS YEARS EASTER BILBY COLOURING COMPETITION. Full terms and conditions of the competition are available online: http://enviro-print.com.au//easter-bilby-colouring-compet/ The Easter Bilby provides an opportunity to celebrate and be proud of our own unique Australian tradition, which in turn can generate funds for threatened species conservation and in addition, raise public awareness. Please share with your friends, family and school community Bilbies not Bunnies for an Australian Easter! Please get involved and show your support for the Bilby visit www.savethebilbyfund.org

21.01.2022 If you live in Australia and are under the age of 13, this Face The Challenge Competition is for YOU! Download the entry form and read the full competition terms and conditions. http://enviro-print.com.au//easter-bilby-colouring-compet/

21.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME!! Easter Bilby Colouring Competition 2020 is on now. Save the Bilby Fund needs ongoing help from Australian kids, families, communities and businesses. Together we can win the fight to save the Bilby and other endangered species. Our Easter Bilby Colouring competition is open to Australian children under the age of 13. Read all the terms and conditions and download an entry form to WIN ONE OF TWELVE GREAT PRIZE PACKS!... http://enviro-print.com.au//easter-bilby-colouring-compet/

20.01.2022 Less than a week till the 2020 VHS Reptile and Amphibian Expo! This Saturday the 29th of February the annual expo will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds, 9am... to 4pm. There will be plenty to see and do for the whole family with livestock and product sales on the day, a wildlife display, talks from a variety of industry professionals, wholesalers with all the new products and gadgets on display, the VHS auction and jumping castles and face painting for the kids. So whether youre a seasoned keeper, new to the hobby or just want to learn more about reptiles this is the day for you! See you all there! See more

19.01.2022 STAY AT HOME ACTIVITY NO. 1 - BANANA BREAD Working and schooling from home give the opportunity to try some things that you may not have had time to do before. ...This morning I made Banana Bread to use some over ripe bananas and minimise waste. The recipe is in the link below. This simple recipe doesnt require a mixer, and is ideal for kids to make. We had 4 bananas, so did a double batch. Cooking is an ideal #homeschool activity requiring reading, calculations, hygiene and safety - all essential life skills. Remember the best part is licking the bowl and the great aroma! Enjoy.

18.01.2022 Great idea for #homeschool athletics training https://www.facebook.com//UzpfSTEyMDk3ODUxNDM6MTAyMjIyNT/

18.01.2022 THE DINGO, Australia’s very own Top Order Predator PURCHASE HERE https://dingo-foundation.square....site//dawn-of-a-dingo-/66 -DAWN OF A DINGO DAY- BOOK RELEASE DAWN OF A DINGO DAY, written by Yosef Lasarow, is a short but concise work, adorned with beautiful photography, and filled with thought provoking material that every Australian should know. It takes an insightful look at the vital role the dingo plays in the Australian landscape and examines the consequences of removing such an animal from the system. Too little effort has been made to emphasise their ecological importance and to demonstrate that they are not dogs, but if the truth be finally told, the dingo qualifies as a top order trophic regulator, positioned at the uppermost point of the food chain, the rudder to the entire system, the captain of the ship, and the golden key to ecological harmony. This work also addresses the current livestock predation issues and argues that mandated dingo protection will not only lead towards ecological stabilisation but will also result in a lessening of livestock predation the more stable the system becomes. Finally, and in some ways most importantly, it strives to stimulate national awareness of yet another of Australia’s national treasures, an iconic gem, and most important ecological player. Grab your copy and discover the truth about one of the world’s most priceless animals in Australia’s very own back yard! PURCHASE HERE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM The Australian Dingo Foundation for $10 https://dingo-foundation.square.site//dawn-of-a-dingo-/66 PROCEEDS Proceeds will be used to drive the dingo awareness campaign. HELP SAVE AUSTRALIA from an ecological disaster by purchasing DAWN OF A DINGO DAY and uncover the mystery for yourself. MEDIA ENQUIRIES Kevin Newman Australian Dingo Foundation [email protected] Yosef Lasarow (Author) Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park [email protected]

17.01.2022 Heres a creative idea for your school groups...

15.01.2022 Hello everyone! (Especially Australian kids aged under 13 years.) There is one week to get your entries in for EnviroPrint Australias Easter Bilby Colouring Competition in support of Save the Bilby Fund. If you have not sent in your entry yet. DO NOT, DO NOT POST IT WITH AUSTRALIA POST! Please scan or take a photo and email it to:... [email protected] before 5pm Friday 3rd April 2020. We have 12 great prizes to be won by lucky Australian kids. This is a great #homeschooling activity that supports educating our country about the importance of saving our native species from extinction.... and is so very important. Thank you and good luck!! If you need to download an entry form, its not too late, please visit: http://enviro-print.com.au//easter-bilby-colouring-compet/

15.01.2022 Help us grow and flourish on the other side of coronavirus by joining us for a Facebook Like Drive this weekend. If we exceed our goal of 2,500 likes we will gi...ve away 3 places to our online shows next week. Make sure you like our page and spread the work by sharing our post Lee, Karah and the AOz gang

15.01.2022 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! Thanks to everyone that entered, liked, commented and supported all of our fabulous finalists this year. The winners are:... QUENTIN - 146 XAVIER - 126 MAXTON - 123 OLIVIA - 96 STELLA - 94 JAYNIE - 91 JAXON - 89 MADILYN - 82 CHARLEE - 76 ANNELISE - 51 LILLY - 49 PATRICK - 47 Plus, this year we will also be doing a lucky dip of some of the other entries that were not selected as finalists and sending out some special treats. Thanks very much. Please support Save the Bilby Fund this Easter and be good, look after each other, and remember the Easter Bilby comes tonight in Australia. #BilbiesnotBunnies

13.01.2022 Chocolate bilbies are disappearingand with them, real bilbies are on the decline. Help save a unique Aussie tradition, while helping save real bilbies.

13.01.2022 EASTER BILBY COLOURING COMPETITION UPDATE: The judges are checking all the entries, and selecting the finalists today. Soon the finalist entries will be uploaded to this facebook page for PUBLIC JUDGING. So let your friends and family know to support all the kids, and give them a comment and like. Weve had a really awesome response this year, which is great to see, considering that most kids are entering from home. Heres a great photo of Yana, who unfortunately has a broken... writing arm. Yana completed the entry form left handed! Well done Yana Please visit Save the Bilby Fund to find out more about Australias endangered native Bilby, that sadly need your help to fight extinction, and survive. #bilbiesnotbunnies #EasterBilby #enviroprintaustralia #wesupporthosethatsupportus

12.01.2022 Hey Kids! Don't miss out on the opportunity to WIN some great prizes and to learn about the endangered Bilby - Australia's Easter Icon. Download and print out your entry form today, colour it in, and then scan or photograph and email back to be in the draw by 5pm Friday 3rd April 2020. (That's tomorrow!!) http://enviro-print.com.au//easter-bilby-colouring-compet/

12.01.2022 BILBIES NOT BUNNIES - Fact Sheet Visit Save the Bilby Fund website for some great educational resources about BILBIES. Learn why Australians should support our Bilbies and not Bunnies at Easter, and the terrible impact Bunnies have had on our environment.... https://savethebilbyfund.com//EASTER_BILBY_FACT_SHEET_Bilb

11.01.2022 Live Online Live Animal Shows We have adapted to the current environment, and can bring the animals to you through video conferencing ... you can watch our live animal shows where ever you are with zoom www.animalsofoz.com.au www.austwildlife.com.au

10.01.2022 Come one, come all: now its time for a CHOCOLATE bilby muster! We all love our Aussie chocolate bilbies! They are delicious and provide vital funds to the S...ave the Bilby Fund. They can, however, be hard to find! And thats why we need your help! If you see chocolate bilbies for sale (look out for Pink Lady, as our biggest supporter!) please comment with the name of the shop, suburb and state so we can help all our bilby-loving community ditch the bunnies and find chocolate bilbies this Easter. After Easter we will pick one of you at random and you will have the honour of picking a name for a newborn bilby at Currawinya, and we will send you a cute, cuddly bilby as a momento!

10.01.2022 Hello everyone, Congratulations everyone for surviving this most challenging of weeks. This unprecedented situation is so stressful, but we need to continue on with the work we do. At this time each year, we support Save the Bilby Fund with their Easter campaign and promote Bilbies not Bunnies. Bilbies are the true Australian Easter icon, and our mentor and late great friend Frank Manthey and his team of next generation successors still need our support. If we can help save t...he bilby, we can save whole ecosystems. Mother Nature is calling for help... and no matter our personal situations, we still need to keep this in mind. EnviroPrint is (as usual) running our Easter Bilby Colouring Competition for Australian kids aged 13 and under. Please download an entry form for the kids in your family or organisation. This is an ideal activity for those self-isolating or for school groups working to keep our kids safe. http://enviro-print.com.au//easter-bilby-colouring-compe/

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10.01.2022 It's the best part of the week! Join Dr. Jane for a virtual reading of 'Rickie & Henri'! Every week Dr. Jane will share some of her books with you at home, fro...m her home in Bournemouth, England as we all practice #socialdistancing. Learn more at storytime.janegoodall.org. Have kids learning from home? Check out the Roots & Shoots USA 'Learn at Home' page with FREE weekly at home activity schedules: rootsandshoots.org/learn-at-home #StorieswithDrJane

10.01.2022 It was wonderful to welcome Save the Bilby Fund, Special Projects Officer Peggy Mucci to A.B. Paterson College in the lead up to National Bilby Day, on Sunday... 13 Sept 2020. As part of their Winton Camp on Campus preparation and Service-learning studies, Year 6 students were asked to design a flyer that could be used to raise awareness within our College community of the plight of the endangered bilby, and to encourage members of our community to donate to the Save the Bilby Fund. Peggy was on hand to congratulate our Year 6 Save the Bilby flyer competition winners and share the story of how the Fund began. Year 6 students then headed to our Junior School classrooms to spread the message. To learn more about the bilby and how you can support efforts to save this Aussie battler from becoming extinct, head to https://savethebilbyfund.com/ See more

09.01.2022 Best wishes to you all for a safe and happy Holiday season.

07.01.2022 "EVERYTHING FLOWS INTO THE SEA" OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH Local teens have teamed up with Great Barrier Reef Legacy and the Douglas Shire Council to create a childre...ns book with a strong environmental message. "Everything Flows into the Sea" is a small paper book written and illustrated by Mossman High School Students, Caitlin ONeil and Alyssa Jackson. Together, the two Year 9 girls have made an engaging and beautiful little book that traces the journey of a plastic straw to the ocean. A free copy of the book will be given to every currently-enrolled Primary school-aged student from Prep to Year 4 throughout the Douglas Shire. In addition, all Kindergarten and Childcare Centre children who will be attending school in 2021 will be receiving a copy plus the Douglas Shire Libraries and the High School Library. Caitlin and Alyssa are to be congratulated for the valuable contribution they have made in support of the Douglas Shires aim of Keep Paradise Plastic-Free and raising awareness of how everyone can make a difference to protect our land and sea animals and the environments in which they live OUR environment. Note: This project was made possible by the successful application for a Douglas Shire Council Micro-Grant sponsored by Great Barrier Reef Legacy. Mossman State High School St Augustines Primary School, Mossman Mossman Primary State School Alexandra Bay State School Miallo State School Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette Mossman Library Daintree State School Port Douglas State School Port Douglas State School P&C Assoc. Wonga Beach State School ABC Far North Port Explorers Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten Port Douglas Community KindergartenVillage Kids Cooya Beach Goodstart Early Learning Mossman - Johnston Road Tropical North Family Day Care Petit Early Learning Journey Goobidi Bamanga CACS LTd Douglas Libraries

07.01.2022 Hey Kids! Dont miss out on the opportunity to WIN some great prizes and to learn about the endangered Bilby - Australias Easter Icon. Download and print out your entry form today, colour it in, and then scan or photograph and email back to be in the draw by 5pm Friday 3rd April 2020. (Thats tomorrow!!) http://enviro-print.com.au//easter-bilby-colouring-compet/

07.01.2022 #CritterCorner - Would you believe me if I told you that there are Kangaroos that climb trees in the Daintree Rainforest? Introducing the Lumholtzs and Bennet...ts Tree Kangaroo, only found in the Wet Tropics! Us mupees, as were known in the local indigenous dialect, live high in the rainforest canopy and are best described as a blend between the possum and the kangaroo, which evolved over 50 million years ago. Fun Fact: Our forearms, feet, claws and tail have evolved in response to the canopy... and were the only roos that can move backwards! Beautiful image of a Bennetts Tree Kangaroo by Bill Hatcher, courtesy of Australian Geographic #RoosOfTheRainforest #TreeRoo #TreeKangaroo #BennettsTreeKangaroo #BennettsTreeRoo #DendrolagusBennettianus #ForestFacts #RainforestFacts #ForestFauna #RoosOfTheDaintree #KangaroosOfTheDaintree #Kangaroo #ProtectRainforestsForever #RainforestRescueAu #RR99 #RainforestRescuers #TreesAreTheAnswer #PlantARainforest #RainforestGuardians #RainforestGuardian #TimeToGrow #PlantATree #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateChangeAction #ChangeForGood #Donate #GiveBack #Reforest #RainforestsOfAustralia #EcoWarrior #Rewilding #DaintreeRainforest #FarNorthQueensland

06.01.2022 We’re so pleased to be receiving lots of lovely coloured entry forms for EnviroPrint’s Easter Bilby Colouring Competition in support of @savethebilbyfund Please ensure all entries are emailed by 5pm today to be eligible to WIN. Please visit the link below to download an entry form and to read the terms and conditions. Remember to vote for all your favourite entries from the selected finalists in each age group to help them win.

04.01.2022 Just dropping the kids off at school! Local photographer Paul Thomsen captured this beautiful moment of a male comb-crested jacana with his chicks at Yellow W...aters Billabong in the NT. The comb-crested jacana is an Australian native waterbird and can be spotted around Top End wetlands. Theyre also known as lotus birds or Jesus birds for their ability to seemingly walk on water. Male Jacanas are like stay-at-home dads, as the mother disappears after laying the eggs, leaving him to look after the chicks. When the father senses danger he will bundle his chicks up in his wings to carry them to safety. How cute!

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03.01.2022 Woohoo, it’s BILBY party time!!! Celebrate National Bilby Day with us this Sunday 13 Sept 2020. Click the link for great party ideas or ways to show us your bilby love https://savethebilbyfund.com/national-bilby-day/

01.01.2022 An informative video about how the Rainforests of Australia have developed and evolved over time, from our friends at Wet Tropics World Heritage Area #Prote...ctRainforestsForever #RainforestRescueAu #RR99 #RainforestRescuers #TreesAreTheAnswer #PlantARainforest #RainforestGuardians #RainforestGuardian #TimeToGrow #PlantATree #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateChangeAction #ChangeForGood #Donate #GiveBack #Reforest #RainforestsOfAustralia #EcoWarrior #Rewilding #DaintreeRainforest #FarNorthQueensland #Australia See more

01.01.2022 Woohoo, its BILBY party time!!! Celebrate National Bilby Day with us this Sunday 13 Sept 2020. Click the link for great party ideas or ways to show us your bilby love https://savethebilbyfund.com/national-bilby-day/

01.01.2022 -HELP SUPPORT THE CAUSE-#savethedingo DAWN OF A DINGO DAY This is a jam packed booklet, visually stunning, with the most important information about dingos and... their role in the eco system, written by our managing director, Yosef. By buying this book you will not only be helping us fund this important mission, but you will gain vital information to share with friends and family, spreading awareness about our collapsing eco system and the essential role the dingo plays within it. Available from: The Australian Dingo Foundation Store at just $10. Link: https://dingo-foundation.square.site/s/shop Amazon as an e-book for $7.50 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08947LWHQ/ref=nav_timeline_asin Most Australians are unaware of the vital role the dingo plays within the Australian eco system, and this lack of knowledge has led to ecological chaos today. DAWN OF A DINGO DAY takes an in-depth look at this remarkable animal and exposes the truth of the matter, a reality which we cannot deny any longer if we want to restore ecological harmony, back into this land. DAWN OF A DINGO DAY by Yosef Lasarow Prior to the colonisation by the British in 1788, Australia was rich in biodiversity with a vibrant and thriving environment and its heartbeat sound and strong. The dingo reigned over the animal kingdom, and the Aboriginal first nation population lived in harmony with the land, understanding and honouring the rhythms and natural laws that govern all Earth. It was a Garden of Eden in a sense, simple and honest and true. The richness of the Australian natural landscape (which we can still behold in a few remaining places), is a direct product of masterful management in its ideal form. For the last two centuries, Australian governments and the livestock farming industry have targeted dingoes as the primary culprits of livestock predation and have gone to extreme lengths to safeguard the industry from them, hence the ongoing 1080 bating, shooting, trapping, and the infallible, five-thousand-kilometre dingo fence. Today, this relentless perseverance has led to ecological havoc as the system now spirals out of control and no one seems to know why? About the book DAWN OF A DINGO DAY is a short but concise work, adorned with beautiful photography, and filled with thought provoking material that every Australian should know. It was conceived through the shocking realisation that the Australian society, bar First Nation Peoples and a minuscule handful of passionate individuals, are oblivious to the dingo footprint, and the vital role they play, and that its ongoing persecution is the primary cause of Australias current eco crisis. It is with these concerns in mind that I have sketched a portrait of the dingo within the Australian landscape, demonstrating the dependence of the system on its presence, and highlighting, as a solution, that dingo protection is the golden key to the salvation of large sectors of the ecology. This work also addresses the current livestock predation issues and argues that mandated dingo protection will not only lead towards ecological stabilisation but will also result in a lessening of livestock predation the more stable the system becomes. Finally, and in some ways most importantly, it strives to stimulate (inter)national awareness, of yet another of Earths hidden iconic gems!!! About the Author Yosef Lasarow was born in South Africa in 1962 and has dedicated his life to a passionate search for truth and the purpose of life. After moving to Australia Yosef has dedicated the last ten years developing his eco-wildlife park, the Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, in Victoria. It was there that he discovered the masterful and essential ecomanagement skills of the dingo and the vital ecological role they play and have played for thousands of years on Australian soil. Quote from Lyn Watson, Director of the Australian Dingo Foundation This short work by Yosef Lasarow, an experienced tender of the earth, who has resettled here from another plundered land and for a relatively short time appreciated Australias unique forms of beauty, should shake us to our very inner foundations, because he sees with experienced eyes and heart. It is a book I wish I had written, but was always pressured by the immediate battle, put aside for when time was mine. After more than 30 years living closely with dingoes, I have comprehended the enormity of their nature given task. It will not be a laborious read. I truly commend it. Proceeds 65% to the AUSTRALIAN DINGO FOUNDATION to support the organisation in their goals to protect and conserve Australias only native Canid species. 35% to the GREAT OCEAN ROAD WILDLIFE PARK and DINGO AWARENESS CENTRE in support of the Dingo Awareness Campaign