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Our Mission To rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wildlife from rescue to release 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. Join us!
Our Values
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.
Help us help wildlife 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… Donate now
Our History
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.