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Frog Safe

Locality: Mission Beach

Phone: +61 7 4068 9402

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25.01.2022 We'll have a stall at the David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet screening at Event Cinemas! Stop by and say hi and learn more about us before the movie

25.01.2022 Can you help transport sick and injured frogs to our hospital? We receive calls from all over north QLD and have lost our usual local transport between Cairns and Carmoo. If you’ve suddenly found yourself with some spare time on your hands we’d love some help getting sick frogs the treatment they need. We can assist you with fuel costs. Please call Deborah on (07) 4088 6572 with your availability and area you can cover. We will keep your details on hand and reach out for any calls we receive

25.01.2022 We were very happy to help Freddo recently

25.01.2022 ATT: TOWNSVILLE RESIDENTS! We'll be holding a Charity Bake Sale at Stockland Townsville later this month run by one of our lovely volunteers. Be sure to drop by to show your support Please share with your Townsville family and friends!... Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/713238009209936/

25.01.2022 Today kicks off National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. We’d like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers past and present for your wonderful contribution to our group At this uncertain time we need volunteers more than ever, and the tasks required vary greatly. There are many ways you can help, and maybe you have a unique skill or talent you can utilise in the process! Tralisa from Townsville QLD loves baking cupcakes, so she regularly holds bake sales and donates the proceeds to help our frogs If you’d like to discuss the possibility of volunteering for us (either in person or remotely) please contact Deborah via email. More info here: http://www.frogsafe.org.au/help/help_other.shtml

25.01.2022 TRANSPORT REQUIRED There is a sick frog in Eubanangee (10 mins north of Innisfail) who requires transport to our Frog Hospital in Carmoo for treatment. We can meet you in Mission Beach or Tully to collect the frog from you. If you are travelling south today (Saturday) please call Deborah on (07) 4068-9402 if you can assist.

24.01.2022 If you’ll be in Townsville in December stop by our cupcake fundraiser to support us

23.01.2022 Message from our President Deborah Pergolotti We wish all of our followers a happy and safe holiday season and thank you for your support in 2020

21.01.2022 Do you (or someone you know) live in Townsville? Drop by Stockland this Saturday morning to buy delicious cupcakes to support us

19.01.2022 Thank you First Aid Academy - RTO 40920 for your generous donations to help us treat our froggy patients

19.01.2022 Can anyone help us bring this frog home to Mackay?

19.01.2022 BUILD YOUR OWN FROG HOTEL There are several 'frog hotel' styles being circulated on social media but they all have one major flaw: they are on the ground. Unfortunately this sets up frogs for attack by snakes, ants and birds, and also exposes them to disease once water accumulates in the bottom. The Frog Hospital (Frog Safe) recommends that the tubes be placed horizontally or vertically on a wall perpendicular to where the sun comes from (or you can block off one end whe...re the sun shines in). The allows tree frogs to get access, but not snakes and other predators. You can place a decorative container underneath so the frogs have ready access to water. Pictured is a small example we have on premises that our frogs love. You can use PVC pipes (scrubbed well first), other clean tubing with at least 4cm diameter, or bamboo from areas that are not near any chemical use. Decorate any way you like with non-toxic materials. Get creative! We’d love to see any photos of your creations

16.01.2022 We have a sick frog in Bentley Park Cairns that we need to get down to Cassowary Coast friday or saturday. Our usual shuttle is not running til next week so we need to find a private lift. If you are passing through Cairns and heading to Cowley or anywhere south of Cowley, can you get in touch with the frog hospital on 4068-9402.

15.01.2022 Have you noticed any sick frogs around your home? Australia’s most widely used insecticide might be to blame... "(A frog’s) skin is porous. If they get in contact with chemicals, they end up in their bodies. - James Cook University Emeritus Professor of Tropical Ecology Ross Alfred. Thank you ABC Tropical North for helping us raise awareness of this important issue ... Article: https://www.abc.net.au//frog-carer-calls-for-res/100087304

14.01.2022 PHONE OUTAGE Unfortunately our phone lines are currently down, but we can be reached via email until it’s back up and running.

13.01.2022 Do you use wait-a-while cane? We're in Carmoo (Mission Beach area) and are getting rid of wait-a-while. Some very long pieces are available for the taking (the stems have been cut and left in place so you'll need to drag them out and strip them). If you are interested, ring 4068-9402 or email ... [email protected]. https://www.arthurbeaupalmer.com//41-aboriginal-bicornual-

12.01.2022 CAIRNS > CARMOO TRANSPORT REQUIRED There is a sick frog in White Rock, Cairns who requires transport to our Frog Hospital in Carmoo for treatment. If you are travelling that way tomorrow (Saturday) please email Deborah if you can assist.

12.01.2022 How good is this rain lately? The wet season is here, and with it our native frogs are out calling and breeding. Unfortunately this means Cane Toads are too, and we can all do our part to help protect our native frog species. Please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the appearance of Cane Toad eggs. They are laid in long jelly strings as pictured, and are unlike any native frog eggs. If you see any Cane Toad eggs laid in water bodies please remove them imme...diately as the tadpoles can hatch in 24 hours. This is one of the easiest ways to help lower Cane Toad populations in your area! How to Identify Cane Toad Tadpoles from Frog Tadpoles: http://www.frogsafe.org.au/cane_toads/cane_frog.shtml https://www.feralscan.org.au/toadscan/pagecontent.aspx

11.01.2022 PHONE LINE DOWN Unfortunately our phone line is down at the moment, pending repair mid next week. We can still be reached via email.

11.01.2022 Grill'd Cairns has generously selected us as one of their Local Matters charities in October! Please pay them a visit (or more!) this month to show your support Simply place your token from purchase in our jar to vote for us. The winner gets a $300 donation

11.01.2022 Transport required for a frog from central Qld (Rockhampton region) to Mission Beach frog hospital. I have a GTF who is injured and likely infected. The frog ... hospital is willing to take him however I have no way of getting him there. He is due to be picked up tomorrow morning by the RSPCA who will take him to the vet, however I would like him to have the best chance of recovery and rehabilitation with long term care. If you know of anyone traveling north tonight or tomorrow, please let me know asap. See more

11.01.2022 THE FROG HOSPITAL & COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has sent a wrecking ball through the Australian not-for-profit sector. Organisations like us have either seen demand for services evaporate entirely, or are experiencing unprecedented demand to help more people out just when our own incomes have plummeted. We've taken a hit, too, but so far we’re holding up. If you're not yourself one of the people who needs help now, now is the time to help others. ... If you're able to lend a hand to people in trouble, and to the groups who are supporting them, we'd like to invite you to look at the COVID-19 Generosity Register , where you can see a list of organisations at the pointy end of this crisis and decide where your money, time or influence can be of most use. You'll find our listing on the Register here: https://www.givenow.com.au/giving-tuesday/frog-safe-inc We wish you health and thank you for your continued support. - The Frog Hospital (Frog Safe, Inc)

10.01.2022 WORKING BEE CALLOUT Don’t miss the chance to get involved this Saturday! If you can attend please email Deb.

09.01.2022 If you’d like to buy some sweet treats to support our work please stop by Stockland Townsville tomorrow morning

07.01.2022 MACKAY > TULLY TRANSPORT REQUIRED There is a sick frog in Mackay who requires transport to our Frog Hospital in Carmoo for treatment. If you are travelling from Mackay to north of Tully we can meet you at the highway to collect the frog. Please call Deborah on (07) 4088 6572 if you can assist.

07.01.2022 PARCEL TRANSPORT NEEDED Thank you for the help getting our last frog to us from Malanda! We are now needing to send a box of supplies to a carer in Townsville. If anybody from north of Tully is going to Townsville sometime this week or next week please call Deb on (07) 4068 9402.

06.01.2022 ATTENTION TOWNSVILLE RESIDENTS! We'll be holding a Charity Bake Sale at Stockland Townsville TOMORROW run by one of our lovely volunteers. Be sure to drop by to show your support Please share with your Townsville family and friends!... Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/713238009209936/

06.01.2022 Meet Murray, one of our patients who recently received treatment for painful chemical burns Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRyYjlA3GzQ&feature=youtu.be Donations help us continue this important work. Every dollar counts! Donate: http://www.frogsafe.org.au/help/paypal.shtml

05.01.2022 WORKING BEE CALL OUT Can you travel to our Frog Hospital in Carmoo (Mission Beach, QLD) to help us restore our beautiful property? Please see more information below. Working-bee #1: C4 - Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation- Box 132 MissionBeach and Frog Safe (Frog Hospital) on Saturday 19th Sept 8.30-11.30am, followed by lunch.... Frog Safe (aka the frog hospital) operates from a World Heritage Neighbour property in Carmoo. We plan to restore this property to its former luxurious "bee friendly" gardens and turn it into a functional sanctuary for wildlife. We regularly see/hear cassas, striped possum, wallabies, lace monitors, sand goannas, long-nosed bandicoots, scrub fowl, microhylid frogs, and dozens of visiting bird species. We want to incorporate beehives and provide ample ponds for frogs to breed. Once the grounds have been cleaned up and all the new frog ponds installed, we will invite the public in for private guided walks and education. But first we need to clean it up and plant it up! Mini-workshop #1 will be held jointly with C4 on Saturday Sept 19th from 8:30am to 11:30am. Lunch (vego/vegan) will be provided. Our focus on the day is to prepare a new garden bed with an inset frog pond. We also need to erect edging for a perimeter garden on the same level, pull up some weeds, and fill it with mulch. Because of 'that virus thing', we need to know you're coming. Please flick us an email and we'll reply with the property address, where you can park and what bits you should bring. Our email is [email protected]. We have plenty of space for everybody to spread themselves out. If you need any advance information, please ring 4068-9402 between 9am and 7pm. Hope to see you on the day!

04.01.2022 Edit: Transport sorted, thanks everyone! FROG TRANSPORT NEEDED Is anyone heading south from Cairns today (Friday) or tomorrow? We have a sick frog at Trinity Beach which needs to come down to our Frog Hospital in Carmoo but they have missed today's shuttle. ... If you can assist please call Deb on (07) 4068 9402.

04.01.2022 OUR PHONE ON LOCKDOWN? Running an essential service with no volunteers during the lockdown has been a nightmare but it just keeps getting worse! Our phone has been locked down as well! On May 7th, our landline went dead along with our answering services. ADSL still works but, after two weeks now, the landline is still dead and callers receive a notice to say it is disconnected.... This is causing severe damage to our organisation. It is bad enough that callers are not getting through but they can't even leave us a message. People are panicking and think that we have shut down! That is certainly not the case. Our caseload increased during the restrictions with call volumes quite heavy on some days. Being able to spend 45 uninterrupted minutes on each long distance case is possible with our landline but it just not do-able with our mobile. At the moment, we can only receive calls for help via email and we have had to cancel essential errands just to stay close to the desktop. We have a notice about the phone in our website but not everybody checks that after they get a disconnected notice. Frog Safe founder Deborah Pergolotti says, "We're here! We're essential! And you can still reach us by email if you have a sick or injured frog!" She goes on to say that after Centrelink cancelled their volunteers, she has been forced to work without help. Volunteers are needed urgently and there are many tasks available ranging from the simplest to the technical." Until the phone is fixed, the group can be reached by email: [email protected]. We are also on Zoom so complicated calls can be handled that way.

04.01.2022 Edit: Help is on the way! Thank you to everyone who reached out CALL FOR HELP Will you or anyone you know be heading south from Cairns today or tomorrow? There is an injured frog in Gordonvale who requires transport to our hospital for treatment. ... If you’re able to transport it south to Babinda, Innisfail or thereabouts we can collect and take it to our hospital in South Mission Beach for treatment. Please call Deborah on (07) 4088 6572 if you can assist.

03.01.2022 Mahika has created The Tinted Frog series to help raise funds for The Frog Hospital 25% of every purchase from this ongoing series of originals or prints will be donated on your behalf. Please share with the frog lovers in your life Image: Bluey by Mahika.... https://www.mahika.com.au/frogart-and-fundraising

02.01.2022 Attention Townsville residents! Drop by Stockland Townsville this Saturday to support our Frog Hospital Our Townsville volunteer Tralisa will have a selection of sweet and spooky cupcakes on offer Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/251347719352257/

02.01.2022 LANDLINE & INTERNET OUTAGE Unfortunately both our landline AND internet is currently down. We are waiting for Telstra to restore services and will advise when back up and running. If you need to reach us in the meantime please call Deb on 0428 114 266 (emergency mobile).

01.01.2022 Today is World Frog Day and is all about raising awareness for our little amphibians friends! Unfortunately, frogs are at risk from a lot of different threats - let's work together to save them!