The Victorian bushfires took a tragic toll in human lives, which is devastating, and unlike property, can never be replaced. They also affected many people, who lost homes and property, and suffered greatly. The Australian public have responded outstandingly to this tragedy and have shown enormous generosity, goodwill and support, to assist those people, and we all hope and pray that their lives will be rebuilt as soon as possible, and for healing and recovery from the traumas experienced.
However, these fires have also caused devastating losses of wildlife; including some species that were already listed as vulnerable or endangered.
There are currently wildlife carers and vets working around the clock to locate and rescue affected wildlife that may have survived the fires, including wildlife from surrounding areas that have been affected by heat and smoke. These dedicated volunteers are also rescuing domestic or pet animals where found. It is an enormous job, requiring a lot of resources.
To assist these wildlife carers to rescue and care for wildlife surviving the fires, you can direct donations to the bushfire appeals of the wildlife care organisations in Victoria. Below are contact details. There are also listed the contact details of people who have organised through Ozark to send deliveries, either to groups, or direct to particular wildlife carers. If you have items to donate to assist wildlife workers and carers, please contact one of the wildlife groups. If you need to organise transport of goods to Victoria, one of the contact persons from your state listed below may be able to assist.
We would like to acknowledge the kindness and generosity of the wildlife workers, carers, and vets from around the country, who have gone to enormous effort and expense to support and aid their colleagues in Victoria at this difficult time. Wildlife carers working together as a team, regardless of state borders or group affiliations, gives this field the strength and resilience to cope with the many challenges wildlife face in an uncertain future.
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