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Phillip Island Nature Parks National Grant Update
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Phillip Island is home to a colony of over 1.4 million native short-tailed shearwaters! This migratory bird is protected and managed by Phillip Island Nature Parks, 2021 WIRES National Grant Program recipients. During April-May, the shearwater fledglings are preparing to start their first migration north to the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska. read more
WIRES Emergency Response Team attends the Response, Recovery and Resilience Expo
Monday, May 16, 2022
The WIRES Emergency Response Team attended the Response, Recovery and Resilience Expo, held at the Mittagong RSL on the 3rd and 4th of May 2022. The Expo provided information to assist the public and local businesses following a disaster event and to connect them with key emergency service providers. read more
WIRES attends the Conservation in Action Conference
Monday, May 16, 2022
The Conservation in Action Conference in Orange, NSW this month brought conservation leaders together nationwide. From presentations by government agencies to university students, program managers to field scientists, WIRES was proud to be a major sponsor of this incredible event which saw over two hundred people attend throughout the three-day event. read more
Floods and Storms - Wildlife Assistance Advice
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
As storms and heavy rain continue to cause widespread flooding, we are receiving calls to assist animals impacted by the large areas of inundation and fast-flowing floodwaters. We ask that you please always follow the advice and directions from the relevant State authorities. For your own safety do not enter floodwaters at any time and if you are caught in a flood, call triple zero 000 for help. read more
Flying-fox Veterinary Vaccination Grant
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Updated 21st March 2022Thank you to all the veterinary practices who applied for a WIRES Flying-Fox Veterinary Vaccination Grant in 2021. As a part of WIRES emergency preparedness program, we established a grant to cover the costs of vaccinations for vet clinic staff nationally, in two rounds up to $100,000. This... read more
Flood Emergency 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022
As the floods recede and access becomes possible, our teams have continued to reach into flood affected areas to rescue native animals in desperate need. read more
University of Sydney Native Wildlife Health and Disease Research Grant Update
Sunday, February 13, 2022
WIRES is currently funding research at the University of Sydney School of Veterinary Science to better understand and manage wildlife diseases. A survey of wildlife organisations and carers conducted by the University highlighted a total of 210 different injuries/illnesses/diseases that require more research. read more
Yellow-bellied Glider, vocal and vulnerable
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
The Yellow-bellied Glider is one of Australia's six gliding marsupials. They are an active and vocal species and are not often rescued and in care. In the southern coastal region of the state, where this glider was found, only a handful have been rescued in recent years. read more
Living with wildlife: Domestic Pets
Monday, September 20, 2021
September is Happy, Healthy Cat Month and a great time to focus on responsible pet ownership. read more
Heat Stress in Flying-foxes - Interview with Dr. Tania Bishop
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Wildlife rescuers and carers rely on veterinary clinics and wildlife hospitals to triage and treat injured Flying-foxes. To explore the need for expanded capacity to treat Bats and Flying-foxes, we caught up with Dr Tania Bishop, to discuss how extreme heat events impact our Flying-fox populations. read more
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