Bob Irwin Wildlife Fund - Sites We Like

	Wombat Awareness Organisation The aim of the Wombat Awareness Organisation is to revolutionise public perception of the wombat, promoting welfare and conservation of the species. The Wombat Awareness Organisation is unique as it offers a holistic approach to wombat conservation by offering a 24 hour rescue service, groundbreaking rehabilitation techniques, community work, education and research. Australia's only 'Wombat Intensive Care Unit' is the base for this mammoth project and relies on donations for the care of these unique little Aussies.
	Australian Freshwater Turtle Conservation & Research Association Founded in 2005 by Craig and Gabrielle Latta, AFTCRA Inc's main objectives are to prevent the extinction of all Australian Freshwater Turtle species by undertaking research projects, habitat improvement, breeding programs and promoting awareness through education. AFTCRA, Inc. is run entirely by volunteers.
	CLICK AND SAVE TIN PAN BAY CAMPAIGN Bob Irwin is urging 1 million people to ‘Click and Save’ Tin Can Bay, adjacent to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. "I need to show the world the amazing biodiversity and beauty of the Great Sandy Strait and what we’ll be losing, should the [proposed] marina go ahead - the mangroves and the sea grass beds and the dolphins, dugongs and turtles," says Bob. "I will fight as long and as hard as necessary to preserve this pristine environment for our future generations." We urgently need your help to secure absolute protection for this area, before it is destroyed. A decision could be made as early as Nov 2010. Click and Save Tin Can Bay (in just 3 seconds) at www.marina.tincanbaydolphins.com.au
TWINNIES PELICAN and SEABIRD RESCUE	TWINNIES PELICAN AND SEABIRD RESCUE Paula and Bridgette Powers provide a 24/7 Rescue and Rehabilitation Service for Seabirds, Waterbirds and Native Birds. Their facility is the only one in Southeast Queensland that specialise in Seabirds. They have been providing this service to the public for 10 years. They attend to callouts and are open to the public to drop off injured wildlife. Although they specialise in Seabirds, they never turn away any injured animal.
	AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY FOR KANGAROOS Dedicated to the Victim's of the World's Largest Wildlife Massacre The world's most unique marsupial and treasured Australian icon is the victim of the largest and most barbaric wildlife slaughter in the world.
THE SAPPI NATURE JOURNAL	THE SAPPI NATURE JOURNAL Rescue work on seals entangled in box-strapping and gut-lines by Claire Taylor and Vince Calder of the Two Oceans Aquarium and the new Sappi Seal Platform built to assist them in their work.
HEALTHY APPROACH	HEALTHY APPROACH The koala, a national icon, is in danger of extinction and Meghan Halverson's mission is to help see them be listed as an endangered species nationally in order to gain the protection they need. She has attended 2 out of 3 Senate inquiries into the health and sustainability of the koala and plans to attend the 3^rd in July if she can raise the funds to cover costs. The slideshow she created tells the story of their plight as pictures speak louder than words. This slideshow was tabled at the inquiries for Senate viewing. Meghan is also helping to produce a film internationally that will lead to greater awareness around the world regarding these beautiful animals. Her hope is that it is not too late and that for generations to come, Australians and tourists alike will still be able to see koalas in the wild. They need our help! CLICK ON THE LINK TO DONATE
ALAN & STELLAS STORY	ALAN & STELLAS STORY Wildhaven is a wildlife shelter just outside St Andrews in NE Victoria (Australia) which is owned and run by Alan and Stella Reid. On February 7, 2009 Wildhaven was utterly destroyed in the state's most devastating bushfire in its recorded history. As a CFA (Country Fire Authority) volunteer, Stella was out on a truck on that fateful day and Alan was at home, confident that he could protect the well-prepared property and all the animals in care. Sadly, at the end of the day, the Reids had lost their home, all their possessions and, most heart-breaking of all, every animal in care and many, many more they had released over the years. The Reids were determined to start again and, on February 13, 2009, began the long and, at times very painful, process of re-building Wildhaven to be bigger and better than ever. Follow their blog as they rebuild!
	Rainforest Rescue Rainforest Rescue is a not for profit organisation that has been protecting and restoring rainforests in Australia and internationally since 1998 by providing opportunities for individuals and businesses to Protect Rainforests Forever. Our projects re-establish rainforests through planting, maintenance and restoration programs, as well as purchasing and protecting high conservation value rainforest and preserving its biodiversity.
	Koalatracker.com.au Koalatracker.com.au is Australia’s national crowdsourced koala research site. We wanted to know how many koalas are left, whereabouts and in what condition - three critical questions whose answers are not known by an government agency, conservation or research group. Koalatracker.com.au engages the community in mapping sightings of alive, dead, sick and injured koalas, with causes. Membership is free.
	Marine Wildlife Australia Northern Australia's coastal waters are an important habitat for rare snubfin and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and dugongs. These species are protected under Australian law. Despite this protection, little is known about them and we need your help to learn more.
	Moreton Bay Koala Rescue This volunteer organization provides a 24-hour rescue service for sick, injured and orphaned koalas in South East Queensland. 12 teams of rescuers work in a roster to cover all hours of the day and night to rescue these beautiful creatures. They also help with relays for sick and injured koalas from the Gold Coast and sometimes as far as Lismore in New South Wales. Of course they also get calls for other animals and if they can help, they do that too! 24 hr rescue for sick, injured and orphaned koalas: 0401 080 333
	Save Australian Dugongs and Turtles "How do we stop it? If our government had the courage, I would like to see a total moratorium on the hunting of dugong until a special committee is put in place to make the right decisions." -- Bob Irwin
	Fourth Crossing Wildlife At Fourth Crossing Wildlife, carers from all over the world who specialise in the rearing and rehabilitation of Australian native animals - as well as others who are keen to learn more about our wonderful wildlife - can find caring information, quality wildlife resources, photo’s and educational / entertaining stories written by wildlife carers from all corners of the wildlife community.
	Australian Fauna Care Since 2003, Australian Fauna Care has been providing information to the public, and other organisations to help them find wildlife rehabilitation and conservation organisations. This site is dedicated to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation and is made up entirely of wildlife carer volunteers.
	RSPCA - Wildlifee Since its inception in 1824, brought about in part by the urging of the great William Wilberforce, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been making sure that man treats animals fairly. In 2008, the RSPCA Queensland partnered with Bob Irwin. Together they hope to build a wildlife hospital at Wacol in Brisbane.

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