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Loggerhead Turtle Release
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
On this World Turtle Day, we celebrate the extraordinary journey of Olivia, an endangered Loggerhead Turtle, and the inspiring partnership between Native Animal Rescue Broome, WIRES, and Woolworths. read more
National Volunteer Week
Sunday, May 21, 2023
National Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to express gratitude for the selfless efforts of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to making a difference in the community. read more
WIRES 2nd Wildlife Ambulance in Tasmania
Thursday, April 27, 2023
WIRES Emergency Response Team is delighted to announce the launch of our second Tasmanian Wildlife Ambulance, bringing our total number of rescue vehicles to 7. read more
Helping feed 350 Parma Wallabies
Thursday, March 30, 2023
WIRES is working with wildlife conservationist Peter Piggott to feed a group of 350 Parma Wallabies, an vulnerable species in New South Wales. read more
Tambaroora fire wildlife search and rescue
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
WIRES Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been working tirelessly to provide on-ground assistance to wildlife impacted by the Tambaroora bushfire, which has left a trail of destruction over 18,000 hectares in NSW's Central West. read more
Snake-friendly Fire and Rescue
Thursday, March 23, 2023
WIRES and Fire and Rescue NSW are working together in an effort to keep snakes and South Sydney residents safe from harm. read more
Lesser Long-eared Bat home rescue
Sunday, February 26, 2023
A concerned member of the public noticed a small bat flying around his bathroom after a window was left open overnight. After containing the bat in the bathroom WIRES Emergency Response Team was contacted to rescue the Lesser Long-eared Bat. read more
Corporate volunteering with WIRES
Sunday, February 19, 2023
WIRES is now working with Pinnacle Team Events to offer WIRES Wildlife Warriors - a sustainable corporate volunteering event where groups work together in a working bee style to help sick, orphaned or injured native Australian animals. read more
Support WIRES when you shop online with PayPal
Monday, January 30, 2023
This February, PayPal is making WIRES a featured Give at Checkout charity! Support WIRES when you shop online with PayPal. Set us as your favourite charity, and you can choose to donate $1 when you checkout with PayPal to help sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. read more
Restoring Wildlife Corridors
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
WIRES, in partnership with the Great Eastern Ranges (GER), is taking a collaborative approach to support the post-fire recovery of wildlife across southeast Australia through a suite of recovery and resilience building activities. read more
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Recent Posts
- Emergency Response Training for Wildlife Volunteers
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- National Koala Conference
- Nature Conservation Council's Bushfire Conference
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