Media Releases

Over 50 threatened fauna species including Regent Honeyeaters, Platypus, Koalas and Greater Bilbies have benefitted from the landmark WIRES Landcare Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants Program – one of the largest donation-driven wildlife grants programs in Australia. read more

WIRES has announced the 67 recipients of the 2021 WIRES National Grant Program whose projects aim to improve outcomes for Australia’s native animals. read more

As part an ongoing commitment to protect and preserve koala species nationally, WIRES has announced a major grant to the KoalaLife breeding program and research facility at Cleland Wildlife Park in South Australia. read more

If you work with Australian wildlife and their habitats, WIRES is interested in hearing from you! This survey will be used to determine current knowledge gaps in wildlife research that will positively impact Australian wildlife. read more

November is Turtle Month and WIRES has announced it will be supporting more projects to address the vital conservation of endangered turtle species. read more

To mark the official day of the Wombat, WIRES has announced a range of new initiatives to support this much loved native Australian animal. read more

To help improve wildlife rescue and rehabilitation outcomes and help more animals faster throughout Tasmania, WIRES has been working closely with Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) and Wildcare Tasmania to launch a new training program for wildlife rehabilitators. read more

WIRES has announced a $5million grants program to improve outcomes for Australia’s native wildlife. WIRES National Grant Program will be run over five years and is designed to support best practice wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, native species recovery projects and increase emergency preparedness. read more

To mark National Threatened Species Day WIRES has launched a Sea Turtle Rescue Course as part of its National Training Grants Program. This online course will be available nationally for authorised wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisations, as well as veterinary staff. The Sea Turtle Rescue Course educates on the safe... read more