NQ Wildlife Care plays a pivotal role in advocating for Australia’s unique wildlife. By rescuing and providing care to thousands of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife, we not only save individual lives but also contribute to biodiversity conservation.
Through rescue, rehabilitation and release, we are committed to animal welfare and preserving our natural heritage for generations to come, while fostering public awareness of current wildlife conservation challenges.
We care for around 3,000 native animals a year, including bandicoots, bettongs, birds, echidnas, flying foxes, frogs, gliders, goannas, kangaroos, koalas, lizards, microbats, native rodents, possums, quolls, snakes, turtles and wallabies.
Volunteers care for animals in their own time, in their own homes and at their own expense. Our network of carers extends from Townsville to Ingham, the Burdekin, Charters Towers and all the way to Mount Isa. We are grateful to the local vets in the region who help us by treating injured wildlife.
Our Wildlife Centre situated in Aitkenvale hosts training, meetings and a thriving shop for our carers.
Kindness - to the animals, to each other, to the public and to the environment
Education - for carers, members generally, and the public
Collaboration - amongst carers, committee members, other carer groups, other NGOs, and entities such as local councils and government departments
Integrity - doing the right thing regarding our finances, resources, records, standards and general behaviour.
Caring for wildlife is not cheap and our carers cover the bulk of expenses from their own pockets.
We receive no annual government funding
To support our carers, we offer discounts on animal care products, including milk formulas. Our volunteers conduct a variety of fundraising events and always welcome donations and sponsorships. Every bit helps! Our dream is to establish a dedicated wildlife hospital and rehabilitation centre, a dream that will require a fair bit of additional fundraising…
NQ Wildlife Care was established in Townsville in 1989 by a small group of committed carers and was incorporated in 1990. The initial objective of the founding members was to provide a support platform to the few wildlife carers residing in the area at that time. We recognise the significant contribution of many wonderful members who have helped shape the organisation over the past 35 years. NQ Wildlife Care has grown significantly during this time and now has approximately 350 members.
NQ Wildlife Care is incorporated in Queensland and registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The organisation is led by a Management Committee elected each year at the Annual General Meeting.
