WIRES has been helping sick, injured and orphaned native animals every day for over 35 years and there are many ways you can help us help more native animals. WIRES is an Australian Wildlife Charity that relies on community support to operate our rescue and care services for wildlife 365 days a year, with your support we can provide better wildlife education, rescue and care for more animals and save more lives.


How you can give to help wildlife

Become a Virtual Carer and join our team of regular supporters who make a difference for wildlife every day.

Leave a gift to WIRES in your will to make a difference in the lives of animals for generations to come.

Give WIRES Gift Certificates as a wild-life saving gift in honour of someone, to celebrate a special occasion or to say thank you.

Start a Community Fundraising Campaign to raise funds to support our work with wildlife, organise a fun event or project to engage your friends, family and community.

Give in memory of a loved one, giving a gift to wildlife, in lieu of flowers, to honour a loved one.

Buy charity raffle tickets and be in the chance to win great prizes as part of the Play for Purpose charity raffle to help raise vital funds for Australia's sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife.

You can also help through workplace giving, donating shares, buying an Entertainment Book (20%25 goes to WIRES) or shop to help wildlife in other ways.

International Donations US Donors wanting to make tax-deductible donations can donate via WIRES Global Giving Project, as can UK Donors wanting to qualify for Gift Aid.

EFT and Direct Deposit Donations

To make a secure online donation you can click the Donate button above. You will be able to choose to donate via direct transfer, by credit card or PayPal or Google Pay. You will receive an automatic receipt that is tax-deductible in Australia.

If you'd prefer to speak to someone about making a donation please call +61 (0) 2 8977 3396. Our team member will also be able to supply you with bank details if you'd prefer to make a direct transfer. 


All gifts to WIRES $2 and over are tax-deductible within Australia.


How Organisations Can Help

There are many ways we can work with your company including partnerships, volunteering, fundraising, workplace giving and more.

You can read more about opportunities to collaborate with WIRES, and see current partners.

To discuss how your organisation can work with WIRES contact our Corporate Partnerships Team via [email protected]



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