Wildlife Aid news and events

More animals have come into our care needing food and medical assistance during the summer drought and bushfires, which have put an enormous strain on our finances. This is why we are asking you to help us raise $10,000 to help pay for food and care.

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Thank you Mt Owen for your kind donation in April that will go towards wildlife food & care.

Thank you Bengalla for your kind donation in March 2020. This donation will assist with the payment of food and medical care for rehabilitating Australian wildlife from the Upper Hunter region.

We are very sad to hear of Bruce Mulligan’s passing after losing his battle of many years with illness.

Some of us first met Bruce and his daughter at a Wildlife Aid meeting at Bulga NPWS many many years ago where he attended his first meeting and became a member. This was to lead to many years of devotion for Bruce to the group. He loved wildlife and spent much time as a snake relocator, carer, rescuer and educator. He also served as President.

We remember Bruce as a wonderful advocate for wildlife and a man who loved his family.

Our sincere condolences to his family.

Anthony of Australian Wildlife Displays held 2 WILDLIFE WARRIOR sessions yesterday sponsored by Hunter Valley Operations. All children enjoyed seeing and touching lovely Australian wildlife in a safe environment.

State-wide wildlife rescue and educations group, WIRES have recognised the dire effects the current drought and  recent bush fires is having on native wildlife in the Upper Hunter and have recently provided financial assistance which will help pay for veterinary costs, animal rescue cages, electric heat pads, medical supplies, wildlife release enclosures, specialised food supplies and feeding equipment.
This funding greatly improves the ability of Wildlife Aid volunteer to rescue and care the unprecedented number of macropods, possums and wombats and native birds coming into our care.

Wildlife Aid volunteers have also been receiving food donations from ALDI which are being taken to fire damaged bushland to feed wildlife.

Yancoal Mt Thorley has recognised the need for skilled care for local wildlife. Their generous grant of $4,600 will ensure the best practice is achieved. The first training session was held in February 2020.

Thank you Club Singleton for sponsoring Wildlife Warrior incursions at King Street Public School Singleton 26 November 2019

One hundred pupils plus teachers loved the show and enjoyed hands on interaction with wildlife. They took home a Wildlife Warrior magnet. Thanks to King Street Primary for their hospitality and to Lee from Australian Wildlife Displays for her professional presentation.

Wildlife Aid are extremely grateful for the recent donation from MACH Energy Australia’s Mt Pleasant. This donation will support rescue and care of orphaned and injured local fauna of the Upper Hunter. It will pay vet bills and be used to purchase special dietary food for each species, which can then be offered at a subsidised rate to our wonderful hard working carers.

Thank you Tina and Donna from Malabar Coal for your kind donation in August 2019! This will assist us in our specialised food purchasing and veterinary costs.