Community & Business
10 April, 2025
Wildlife carers looking for help
Wildlife Disaster Rescue & Recovery (WDRR) is reaching out to communities on the Darling Downs to assist with collecting data to demonstrate to stakeholders the desperate need for wildlife facilities in the region.
“We have some of the most biodiverse regions in Queensland and limited resources to provide the best welfare we can for our precious wildlife,” WDRR President Michael Wilson said.
“This can be seen in all corners of our communities from enjoying koalas and king parrots at Queen Mary Falls, wandering Girraween for the potential to see those elusive quolls hunting on an overcast day or wonderful wallabies grazing the open space, marvelling at the koalas in Stanthorpe, Warwick, Toowoomba, Millmerran and even Dalby or lucky enough to see a massive monitor stalking around local parks.“
Mr Wilson said there is a need for facilities to provide support to our dedicated carers and provide support to our vet clinics.
“The contribution of data works towards providing this desperate resource,” he said.
“Currently wildlife carers need to travel great distances to have wildlife seen at hospitals and this is becoming a challenge with most carers unable to spare up to 6+ hours round trip.
“Our local vets are greatly appreciated by carers, but unfortunately, they cannot always prioritise wildlife needs over their clients.
“Resources in the region would provide this assistance for wildlife and a relief for our local vets and carers.”
“WDRR is looking to collect rescue data for wildlife you have attended or received.
“This only needs to be basic information and is explained further in the Jotform,” Mr Wilson said.
“This data will go a great distance in demonstrating the need for facilities in the downs, providing this community service for our wildlife.”
“If you are unable to use the Jotform, please message us or email enquiries@wdrr.org.au and we can discuss other options to submit data,” Mr Wilson said.
“We would like to thank those groups and individuals that have been contributing to this data pool, it has helped greatly to get us to this point.
“WDRR are leading the cause for all carers, groups and anyone committed to the continued protection of our valuable wildlife, we are needing help to achieve this.
“If you are not a wildlife carer or group and would like to join others in providing this resource, please reach out to Michael on michael@wdrr.org.au
“If you have any questions, reach out to Michael on the above email or enquiries@wdrr.org.au
“From all the WDRR volunteers, thank you,” Mr Wilson said.
For more information, visit the Wildlife Disaster Rescue and Recovery Inc Facebook page.
