The Future of Local Wildlife Is In Your Hands

It is no secret that rapid urban development has detrimental impact upon our environment.

As fears of wildlife and habitual endangerment escalate worldwide, it is now more important than ever to fight for mother nature and her fur babies. Wildlife Rescue Queensland (WRQ) does just that, specialising in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native Australian wildlife primarily in the Moreton Bay area.

WRQ is a non-profit organisation comprised of a network of dedicated volunteers, all striving to foster public awareness of native wildlife’s importance within the environment. Their work is carried out under a Group Rehabilitation Permit, issued by the Queensland Department of Environment & Science. The organisation is in proud support of Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, RSPCA, and many more veterinary clinics whose trained carers can assist in the rehabilitation and release process.

WRQ is run by a devoted committee who have all turned their love for animals and passion for nurturing them back to health into organisational roles. There is Committee President Byron Cann, Vice President Katrina Gilligan, Secretary Heather Giles, and Treasurer Jessie Ryan, all of which keep the community group afloat. However, without volunteers, the positive impact of WRQ is nothing but promise.

There are so many ways that people can get involved at WRQ; even the smallest of services can create astronomical difference. You could become a wildlife carer, receiving adequate training to ensure you are competent in handling injured wildlife. You could collect native plant cuttings for rescued animals’ daily food supplies. You could lend a hand—and vehicle—in transporting animals to and from the Wildlife Hospitals, or assist in 24 hour hotline help, fundraising or admin duties. Heck, you could even sew animal pouches or make possum boxes! Anything, really, can make a difference.

Of course, that includes donations. As a registered non-profit, WRQ relies on donations from the general public and fundraising activities to meet costs, as well as continue their hard work in restoring what others have broken in nature. Every dollar counts toward protecting the future of Australian wildlife.

To donate, check out this link: https://wrq.org.au/ donate-now/ Alternatively, if you wish to know more information about the organisation or make an inquiry, you can email enquire@wrq.org.au or head to their website: https:// wrq.org.au/