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25.01.2022 This young female Pergrine Falcon that fledged late last week along with her two sisters was found on the ground in Collins St this morning. Thankfully Melbourne City Council Animal Enforcement Officers contacted us and kept watch so that Melbourne Zoo staff could attend to assess. A lot of networking provided a success story for this young lady. After the council staff stood vigil keeping people away and ensuring she remained stress free and safe, the Zoo staff attended and she has now safely in a tree. Great work by everyone involved. Update from Melbourne City Council is that she has been seen flying around.

24.01.2022 A busy weekend for our teams, which is unusual for lockdown, but this young male Wallaby found himself stuck in an industrial area in Bundoora. This is right beside a very busy main road so was at risk of being hit and or causing an accident. Thank you to Frank and the team and especially the company PWB who were concerned enough to call. They had provided him with water. He is now so much safer.

23.01.2022 We are up and running! Please give our Instagram page a follow and support!

23.01.2022 It would appear Shayne Sadler is potentailly a scammer with convictions . . There are a number of complaints already around this to the police. I have lodged ...a criminal claim against her, as I was the one who fell for this totally shocking deception Im sorry to everyone if she is on your Facebook friends list. Im mentioning this to you as if are all listed as her friends on FB. The last request we had from Shayne's phone was from a person called "Phil" asking if we knew how to get into her facebook and bank account. If you are engaged in discussion with Shayne then be aware this is likely not a wildlife carer or possibly a real person. She has two profiles, the picture with the rainbow in background, was meant to be have been hacked! So her new Facebook page- Please delete. I am truly disgusted and in shock that this has happened! But I’m glad we have found out the truth. So everyone in wildlife industry can be warned!

22.01.2022 Carers are volunteers and capturing big animals is a huge hazard both to the animal and carer. Having the ability to safely dart an animal causes much less stress and provides a better outcome for all. We need a darter In the area that Marnie covers so if you can help in any way by donating even the smallest amount, you are helping our wildlife. It’s an expensive process for volunteers.

22.01.2022 Grateful for one of our rescuers Amanda - who rescued this gorgeous little young blue tongue today and has sent him back off after the all clear.. He is pretty happy to be back out in the bush where he belongs, and on an 18 acre property! Amanda also managed to capture some great shots of his release! We are wishing him the best of luck! You can see why they are called Blue Tongue Lizards.

21.01.2022 Wildlife Carers across the state are struggling with the amount of animals they have in care. Spring has been an extremely busy time this year. Baby possums and fledglings have made up most of our calls with joeys and injured Roos next. Baby birds are fledging which means they are leaving the nest to learn to fly. They do not need to come into care unless injured. Please do not take them. Place them on a branch near where found. Anything injured will need to be assessed by a vet before coming to a carer. A possum should not be on the ground. It will also need to be vet assessed. You can help our carers by following the above. It takes a lot of time and money to hand raise our wildlife. Please support your local shelters at this terribly busy time

20.01.2022 There are plagues of kangaroos out there and they need to be killed. Show me. Show me where these "plagues" of kangaroos exist. I hereby invite any person who... says kangaroos need to be killed due to overpopulation, to take me to where these kangaroos exist in uncountable numbers. And I don't mean at dusk or dawn by the only dam or billabong in a hundred-kilometre radius. I recently shared an infographic about kangaroos and their adaptations to the Australian environment. Since that post, I've had quite a lot of correspondence from farmers insisting kangaroos are running rampant in plague proportions across the country and therefore need to be culled as well as slaughtered for commercial purposes. Many of these farmers call me an out-of-touch city slicker who doesn't see what's really going on. Believe me, I know what's going on. I recently travelled west of Dubbo prime kangaroo country which was actually looking especially green after the recent rain the area had and in two hours of driving I did not see a single kangaroo. Even more disturbing is that I didn’t even see a dead kangaroo, and very little roadkill in general just a few possums. That there aren’t even enough wild animals out there to become roadkill is extremely telling. I am also in regular contact with ears and eyes on the ground across the state, and continue to work with the best kangaroo campaigners in NSW who work tirelessly for these beautiful, gentle creatures. With 5 million hectares of NSW destroyed by the summer bushfires, the sad reality is we have absolutely no idea how many kangaroos, or any other animal, are left in NSW, and yet the government is continuing to allow the commercial slaughter of our national icon. Many graziers claim kangaroos exist in plague proportions and need to be killed in order to stop the kangaroos from starving or eating food meant for farmed animals. We know this isn't the case. Firstly, because kangaroos do not thrive on cleared land, as this is not their preferred habitat; secondly because introduced grasses are not their preferred food; and thirdly, because kangaroos eat different parts of grass plants than many grazing livestock do, due to their different biological makeup. It's a cruel irony that farmers claim kangaroos need to be killed for their own good especially in times of drought. The evidence points to over-grazing as the main culprit in exacerbating drought conditions to begin with, which then causes increased numbers of kangaroos to be drawn to farmland. Just because farmers see a few dozen kangaroos on their land, doesn't mean kangaroos exist in plague proportions throughout NSW and Australia. I've not seen these so-called plagues - not before last summer's bushfires, let alone since. Finally, I'd like to reiterate that kangaroos belong to this land, and we have no right to kill them for any purpose, be it commercial, recreational, or ‘population control’ - particularly when all evidence points to kangaroo populations being in dire trouble. Perhaps it's time to review our state’s lethal practices of animal control, most often used as a first response, and learn to live with kangaroos, to co-exist with this integral animal so key to the biodiversity of our unique landscapes. To get the facts and find out more, I highly recommend you: Watch Kangaroo The Movie, which recently had its international online release. Read more about how kangaroos interact with their environment on the AJP NSW blog: https://nsw.animaljusticeparty.org/kangaroosandenvironment/ Sign my petition to end the commercial slaughter of kangaroos: https://markpearson.org.au/banwildlifetrade/

19.01.2022 So I got a call from a bloke the other day I was in the middle of nowhere, he had found a couple of Currawong chicks there on the floor it was 43 and it was w...indy as anything and the nest was right next to them destroyed on the ground . He asked me what he could feed them as the closest Wildlife Carer was over 1000 km away he had them since that morning it was now about 530 . I asked him a few questions, the location could they be safely put back? He thought you couldn’t return birds as their parents won’t accept them. He made them a little nest out of straw so I asked him to make something a little bit more natural for them & first thing in the morning to hang it up as high as he could in a tree as close to where he found them.stand back from a distance and see if the parents come down. He hung them up in a nice shady spot away from predators on the ground stood back and down came the parents . Check out these amazing photos just shows you what a little bit of education and calling the right people can do for our wildlife. Returning birds immediately if not injured is the best thing we can do, back with their parents and as you can see from there these photos it is possible.. Some people try to raise birds themselves and they end up dying thru lack of care , if you truly love an animal and want what’s best , then this is what you need to do -every time . 1 - catch animal take quick photo for identification and place in quiet secure box away from noise. 2- call your local wildlife carer ..if you can’t find their number then call a local vet for a number , they will have one or put you into someone else who doess . 3- do not feed it or give it anything until you have spoken to Someone who is a experienced with the species and care of them -NOTHING At All ..you could be killing it with this action . 4- once identified and given advice , please follow it 5- DON’T - take photos with the family DON’T - think you can raise it with out professional advice DON’T think you are rescuing it when you haven’t got it the right help , You haven’t, you have just prolonged it’s suffering . Animals are complex like us and need different medications , diets and husbandry . Please call a registered wildlife carer. See more

19.01.2022 I had an extremely eventful day of tranquilliser firearms and safety training with Marcus at Alphadog. Australia’s foremost expert in This area with a wealth of knowledge and experience. A true Animal advocate. We are assisting another member of our team with their training booked with Marcus next month. Doing this training has really raised my awareness for doing the job I do in a safe and humane manner. Thank you Marcus. I would highly recommend this course to those that are thinking about acquiring a darting licence. In fact it should be a mandatory requirement.

18.01.2022 Help for Wildlife will be attending a Planned Burn this Sunday 21/2/21 at Harmony Hill Mernda, at the invitation of the CFA. We will be there in the capacity of Wildlife Welfare. Our trained team will be able to assist in any Wildife issues that may arise. We will also be doing a pre burn inspection with the CFA to identify if there may be any issues. We are happy to work collaboratively with these wonderful paid and volunteer staff who have taken the time to think about the welfare of our Wildlife while keeping the community safe. Please keep your emergency app on your phone for updates on the planned burn.

17.01.2022 Fledgling Magpie Season If you see me on the ground, hold tight, my parents are likely to be somewhere around! They may be out collecting my food or cha...sing away predators that are likely to intrude. Please give them time, and wait and see, they're extremely likely to return to me. As my legs wobble, I clumsily plummet to the ground. I’m just learning my bearings of how to get around. An exciting new world for me to see. Out of the nest and free as can be! Although I may not yet be able to fly, please don’t worry as I’m bound to get by. I can usually flutter and jump to higher ground. I can also communicate with my parents by emitting a sound. If you see me in immediate danger, please help and don’t be a stranger! If I’m injured, I need your assistance. Call your local animal rescue shelter to help secure my existence! Please don’t be tempted to take me home, and try to raise me on your own. I require experienced care, and a nutritious diet like my parents would prepare! I know you mean well, and truly thank you for caring. But when it comes to raising me, even my own parents can find it overbearing! If I’m too young and unable to be returned to my nest, (refer to flowchart) here’s something you can try to ensure I progress... Constructing a makeshift nest is easy as can be. Octopus straps, a hanging basket, leaf litter, then securely hang it up in a tree! Make sure you wait until my mum or dad return. If you see a parent attending to me, then there is no reason for further concern. If you’re EVER in doubt, do not fuss. Ring your local wildlife shelter and they’ll be able to help us!

16.01.2022 Attention, attention Masked Lapwing (commonly referred to as Plovers) season is in full swing and it has come to our attention that we need to remind ever...yone of a few things. We do NOT remove or relocate 'plover' eggs. (This also applies to you) We do not have methods for "making them go away" or "moving them out of my yard" They are not "just a plover". They are an Australian native that deserves the same protection and RESPECT every other Australian animal does. You do not under any circumstances forcibly hatch and / or damage the eggs. 'Plovers' spurs are not poisonous and typically cannot hurt you. 'Plovers' have been known to use these spurs as defence on predatory animals trying to interfere with the 'nest'. It is a very last resort for these guys to make physical contact while swooping and defending, this applies with other animals or humans. 'Plovers' do what every parent does, they protect their offspring. They protect them from harm. They give them every chance they possibly can to be okay. They only have a voice and a swoop during incubation to try and ensure their young are safe and hatch. Incubation lasts between 28-30 days. This is the period 'Plovers' are most protective. Be patient. The more suburbia gets built up and habitat gets taken away, the closer we get to these animals that are just trying to do what you are in this world. Survive. We live in their homes, not the other way around and this expands well beyond 'Plovers'. Something we all need to remember and be respectful to.

15.01.2022 Hello, I’m the Brush-tailed Possum that lives in your roof. I don't really want to, but the old trees that I used to live in have been cleared. Young trees don...'t have the hollows that I need, for nesting and raising my little family. I miss my Marri tree . The forests I evolved to live in are becoming fragmented. Everything is unfamiliar and frightening. When I go out looking for food or a mate, I have to navigate houses, roads, high fences and noisy backyards with dogs. Sometimes I find sanctuary in people's roof, shed or vegetable garden, which they don’t like . They get bad advice on social media and use rat baits or traps to try and relocate me. They don't realise that I'm not a pest, but protected native wildlife! It’s illegal to try to trap me to take me to an unfamiliar forest. The Possums there will fight with me and I may get hit by a car, or bitten by a dog, trying to get back home. Will you help me find a home at your place? I would much rather have a nest box in a big tree, than live in a roof. You can help me move out of your roof safely! 1. Put a Possum Box in a suitable shady tree, near a sturdy branch, at least 4m up 2. Add an apple, some fresh eucalyptus leaves and (if possible) some of my roof nest material, to the Possum Box - this will encourage me to investigate 3. Place a sensor light and cassia chips in your roof space, to encourage me to leave (please don’t use moth balls or baits!) 4. Wait for me to find the Possum Box and move in 5. Once I am out of the roof, you can seal the access points and trim the branches I may have been using to get into the roof You can also help me by keeping your pets restrained avoiding poisons and pesticides using wildlife-friendly netting on your fruit trees driving carefully at night Please help us . We belong here too. and text: Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre #possum #brushtailedpossum #nestboxes #wildliferehabilition #wildlifeconservation #habitatloss #nesthollows #rewilding #kanyanawildlife

15.01.2022 Why is it that bullying is still going on in the wildlife caring world. Recently a carer was targeted by DELWP after being accused of animal cruelty. This carer and her group is one of the most dedicated carers that stays out of all the politics but still due to jealousy, lacking in the ability to do the same sort of caring or just plain shit stirring because their own life is so miserable, made false accusations. What a sad person/s they must be to not only waste the time of... Government officials, who cleared the carer of any such accusations, one being overheard on the phone saying to superiors what a waste of time it was, but to try and think they could destroy a reputable wildlife shelter. Carers have committed suicide because of bullying but this doesn’t seem to deter them nor do they care. In this time of COVID there is enough stress on carers without the brainless idiots trying to add to it. They didn’t succeed and the wildlife community know who they are. Good luck with your sad miserable little lives. This carer has had so much support and has come out stronger than ever, even with the slander being spread around. Be kind to each other. KARMA is a great thing. See more

14.01.2022 What an amazing girl. We need more kids like this.

14.01.2022 What else can you do in iso....

13.01.2022 Our thoughts are today with Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin on what marks the 14th anniversary since the passing of the one and only Steve Irwin. #60Mins remember... the Croc Hunter for his passion, enthusiasm and love for Australian wildlife - he inspired countless individuals around the world and continues to through his legacy today. | Watch the full story on 9Now: bit.ly/2gCyn1Z See more

13.01.2022 STOP....CHECK....CALL For those intending to travel over the Christmas holidays, the following may be helpful to on your travels if you come across injured or orphaned wildlife across the state of Victoria. * It is a good idea to keep a collapsible box, flannelette pillow case, beanie, scissors, towel, hand sanitiser, disposable gloves and disposable hand warmers in your car. These are useful if you come across small injured or orphaned wildlife. * Try to limit your driving t...o daylight hours as wildlife are more active between Dusk and Dawn. Do not swerve, stop suddenly or veer if wildlife is on the road. * If you hit wildlife or stop to do a pouch check of deceased wildlife, please make sure you are safely parked off the road with your hazard lights on. If safe to do so, move wildlife off the road. If on a busy road or major highway, please call 000 for Police assistance. Please call us on 0477 555 611 for assistance or Carla’s Wildlife Warriors on 0401 811 937, Australian Animal Rescue 0430 883 083, Wildlife Rescue Australia 1300 596 457. Please remember all these organisations are run by volunteers and not paid people. They volunteer their time to help. Please leave a message if unable to get through. They will return your call. We will be operating over the holidays including Christmas Day for emergencies. We hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas and we appreciate your support and patience. See more

13.01.2022 Help for Wildlife 0477555611 We have been receiving numerous calls over the weekend and today regarding distressed sea birds particularly penguins. The care of these birds are being co-ordinated by the MRU from Zoos Victoria. If you are on the Mornington Peninsula please take any sea birds you find to East Mornington Vet who are working with Zoos Victoria. These birds are not to go directly to carers. They need specialist vet care which carers are unable to give. If you are on the Surf Coast, Great Ocean Road or anywhere along the coast, please call us and we will advise.

13.01.2022 Some very good news for bats in Victoria! Please share: Home Garden Growers please be aware of the new POCTA - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Regulations 2...019. New laws have been set in place to protect our wildlife. Netting : If you are netting your Backyard Fruit Tree it must not be used or sold if it has a mesh/ aperture size, when at FULL stretch, greater than 5mm x 5mm. (Finger test, no finger should be able to go in holes) Smaller the hole the better. Non - compliant netting traps, maims and kills thousands of native animals a year, including many threatened species such as the Grey Headed Flying-fox. Glue / Sticky Traps : The sale and use of glue traps for trapping animals is prohibited in Victoria and includes use by commercial pest controllers for rodent management. If you are aware of anyone using or selling these items please let them know, as they may not be aware of these new regulations. Please see below links for further advice on protecting fruit trees and wildlife, and helping injured wildlife. https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//protecting-fruit-trees-and https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//humane-vertebra/glue-traps

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10.01.2022 STOP CHECK CALL 0477555611 This little girl came into care tonight. Thank you to the family that rescued her. They have named her Charlotte. She will be in care until she is about 2. Then she will be released back into the wild.

09.01.2022 Today we were involved in a planned burn in Mernda with local CFA groups. A well planned and well run exercise with an excellent outcome. We were very impressed with all those that attended in relation to the smooth operation of carrying out this burn. This will make this area so much safer for residents and wildlife alike. It was done in a way that ensured no undue distress to resident wildlife and the safety of residents and their properties. Congratulations. What would we do without our volunteers.

09.01.2022 Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of gunfire. Your family members are shot right next to you as you scramble in the darkness, fleeing wi...th your children. There's more gunshots, and bullets pass just centimetres from your head. Somehow, you make it out alive. But you don't know if you're being followed. So you keep bolting, long after the gunfire has faded. The lights from the trucks are gone now too, but you keep going - deep into the night. And then you trip. No. You're stuck. You try to free yourself, but your legs just become even more tangled. The wire and barbs are slicing into your skin now, but you keep frantically pulling and pushing against them, your face smashing against the ground. Then you notice it. Your baby fell from you on impact. She's lying just centimetres from your face - just centimetres from your reach. You can't tell if she's already dead, but alone on the cold ground in the middle of the night, she will be soon. You try even harder to free yourself, but it's hopeless. For hours you struggle. Sometimes the exhaustion overpowers you, and you hang still, breathing erratically. Sometimes a spurt of adrenaline charges through you, and you thrash about in desperation once more. As the night wears on, those moments of energy subside. It's only pain now. Pain, exhaustion, and heartbreak. By the time the morning sun's soft rays would usually wake you, it's too late. You've lost your battle. You're hanging dead on the fence, your once gentle eyes now wide open and glassy. Even in death, they peer toward your dead child beside you. Eternally. - This is a story that plays out again and again, every single night in Australia. This is a story we can't let keep happening. Every year, millions of kangaroos are killed by the commercial kangaroo industry, victim to the world's largest slaughter of terrestrial wildlife. Every night, these beautiful, gentle, social creatures are shot in the middle of the night, their joeys bludgeoned to death or left to die as orphans. If you agree this slaughter needs to end, sign our petition at: https://actionnetwork.org//tell-scott-morrison-to-stop-kil

09.01.2022 WATER FOR WILDLIFE With the weather warming up over the next few days please keep an eye out for Wildlife that maybe heat stressed or in need of a drink. YOU CAN HELP by putting out a dish of water in your own back yard

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08.01.2022 STOP....CHECK....CALL For those intending to travel or holiday regularly, the following may be helpful to on your travels if you come across injured or orphaned wildlife across the state of Victoria. Please check pouches. YOU MAY SAVE A LIFE. * It is a good idea to keep a collapsible box, flannelette pillow case, beanie, scissors, towel, hand sanitiser, disposable gloves and disposable hand warmers in your car. These are useful if you come across small injured or orphaned wil...dlife. * Try to limit your driving to daylight hours as wildlife are more active between Dusk and Dawn. Do not swerve, stop suddenly or veer if wildlife is on the road. * If you hit wildlife or stop to do a pouch check of deceased wildlife, please make sure you are safely parked off the road with your hazard lights on. If safe to do so, move wildlife off the road. If on a busy road or major highway, please call 000 for Police assistance. Please call us on 0477 555 611 for assistance or Carla’s Wildlife Warriors on 0401 811 937, Australian Animal Rescue 0430 883 083, Wildlife Rescue Australia 1300 596 457. Please remember all these organisations are run by volunteers and not paid people. They volunteer their time to help. Please leave a message if unable to get through. They will return your call. We hope you all have a safe and happy Holiday. We appreciate your support and patience. See more

06.01.2022 RAT BAIT and SLUG BAIT KILL POSSUMS 10 minutes ago, this possum died. We rescued this beautiful Short Eared Possum with suspected poisoning and he died within ...minutes of being contained. Rodenticides cause possums to die of internal bleeding and hemmoraging when they eat it. This possum may we’ll have been in agony for 24 hrs or more. This is sickening. The volume of blood from his mouth and nose was too horrific to include in these photos. This animal was in a suburban street in Nambour. My street, where I live. POISONS KILL SLOWLY AND VERY PAINFULLY, AND ARE INHUMANE TO ANY SPECIES. Today I am ropable. Claire Smith Founder, WRSC inc.

04.01.2022 This depicts exactly what goes on in rescue, and makes our job to support all extremely difficult. And it’s in all parts of Australia including here in Victoria sadly.

03.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST LIKE CRAZY. **1800RAPTOR LAUNCHED** Today we launch our new 24 HOUR HOTLINE 1800RAPTOR. Anywhere, anytime you find an injured, sick or de...ad bird of prey in Tasmania - REPORT IT! We'll coordinate a rescue for injured and sick raptors and organise collection for threatened species found dead. The data we collect will help us learn more about the impacts on our precious raptors and help focus conservation efforts. Our threatened species are Wedge-tailed Eagles, White-bellied Sea Eagles, Masked Owls and Grey Goshawks. This new service is funded by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment in Tasmania, to whom we extend our sincere thanks for making this new service possible.

03.01.2022 This mother Sugar Glider with two joeys in her pouch found herself caught on barbed wire. It’s unfortunately a common scenario for our glider species, with t...heir gliding membrane (Patagium) becoming entangled on the wire. A quick thinking resident alerted the property owner who did not hesitate to delicately cut his fence so that the glider could be swiftly transported by one of our rescuers for urgent veterinary attention. The veterinary team at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital were able to successfully remove the wire and administer treatment. Miraculously her joeys were unharmed. After close monitoring at the hospital and a week of home care with one of our volunteer glider carers, she was ready to go back home If your property utilises barbed wire fencing, you may like to consider changing the top rung of wire to a smooth wire. This will assist in the prevention of such injuries which can be fatal.

02.01.2022 Thank you Linda. Great to keep in your glovebox.

01.01.2022 **************************************FOUND************************************ Hi, everyone, We have sadly lost our Barking Owl from Leslie Court in Burwood, M...elbourne. His name is Connor, he is microchipped and is wearing anklets and jesses He was last heard near Gardiners Reserve, Burwood. It would be unusual to see an owl like this in the Melbourne Area. He sounds just like a dog barking, I have attached a sound clip so you can hear it. If you see or hear him please give me a call on 0416 338 917 anytime.

01.01.2022 Hey friends, so here we are, 12 months to the day post my meeting with CEO of WIRES, LeanneTaylor in her Sydney office at which I asked her what the plans... were for the enormous funds that were pouring in from all over the world. On this date in 2020 the figure was $60m, shortly after it blew out to in excess of $91m; the exact figure cannot be confirmed. Nor can the amount allocated to those in need, despite multiple attempts to ascertain an accurate figure. I checked in yesterday; WIRES simply will not respond. Last we heard they still had $79m in the bank. Yep. Only $12m spent out of $95m, the remainder accruing interest. As I reflect back on that meeting and how incensed I felt about the responses to my questions , several points stick in my mind. When I asked Ms Taylor what she planned to do with these funds, her response was... Research. She then elaborated awkwardly about the need to look at the flora that remained after the intense fires of Black Summer and looking at the nutritional load of the food before we start putting animals back out there blah blah blah...then...It’s an immediate care, making sure that people have what they need now with the animals in care, so that they’re set up with whatever they expect to get in all states wherever they need it. WHAT????? I stated that the people who have donated to us want to know that this money is going to go to help the people who are caring for these animals right now. Ms Taylor’s response: Yeah, so; yeah, so...look, I guess there’s the, here’s the hard part of that story. The reality is, is even for the money that we’ve got, there’s more money than those people I guess or those actual animals in care and more money in the sector and generally and even with us. Ms Taylor’s words. Verbatim. I still can’t figure out what this even means. Since our meeting I’ve been involved with many wildlife carers across Australia and have listened to countless hours of stories about the lack of help from WIRES, despite many requests. Add to this the innumerable anecdotes of bullying and intimidation from this organisation; it is inconceivable that they were entrusted with such an enormous financial outpouring of generosity and yet, there are wildlife carers all around Australia who continue to struggle. I work with them as a volunteer, so I know firsthand just how difficult life is. And yet despite the vast fund still apparently retained by WIRES, the advertisements calling for funding continue via Spotify, Facebook and other platforms; it seems they feel absolutely no moral obligation to fulfill the expectations of all of those who so generously donated early in 2020. It’s shameful and embarrassing as an Australian. I’m gutted for those who live and breath wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release with little to no support as they don’t have the energy to ask, let alone fight. One such dedicated bat carer in central QLD desperately needed funding for a new enclosure, her application was denied without explanation. An investigation into the activities of several charities including WIRES apparently found that all was above board. Of course that would be the outcome. I can only hope that in future, those who wish to help our wildlife carers delve deeper into the community and seek to support our amazing cares directly rather than using a third party who will effectively lock their well intentioned donation away for a future event. Please bear this in mind when you look to support anyone caring for our Australian wildlife from hereon. They are way more important than ego. There are so many incredible carers & shelters in every state who rely on private donations to fund their running expenses so if you’d like any help with direction please get in touch. They appreciate all of your support. Much love and gratitude. #TheGiftProject #wildliferescue #kangaroo #wombat #koala #australia #aussiewildlife #volunteer #angelxray

01.01.2022 Happy to say this young orphaned Koala who’s mum was killed by dogs a few weeks ago had settled in nicely at the Koala Rehab Centre.

01.01.2022 Are you a wildlife rescuer, carer, shelter operator or involved in the sector in some way? As you might know, a few months ago I received a commitment from the ...Victorian Government to reform the state's wildlife service. The catastrophic bushfire season, which saw millions of native animals perish, proved that the experience and expertise of our wildlife sector is not being properly utilised. You can read more here - https://andymeddick.com.au/campai/wildlife-rescue-victoria/ Our solution is to build a new authority, similar to the CFA or SES, specific for wildlife. But to help make it happen, we need to hear from you. Andy Meddick MP's team is in the process of organising meetings with the wildlife community to hear your experiences, particularly with the department currently responsible for wildlife. The original plan was to do a tour across the state - but the current situation probably won't allow for that in the foreseeable future. So we've decided to move the meetings online. If you would like to take part in this consultation process, please email Andy's office on [email protected] with the following: - Your name - Your location - The role you play in the wildlife community Andy's staff will be in touch to arrange a meeting, which will most likely be based on location in groups, so please specify if you'd prefer a private catch-up. [Adorable picture courtesy of Five Freedoms Animal Rescue]