Tax-Deductible Status

PEOPLE wishing to support seabird rescue, native plant propagation and the local wild­ life hospital can now make a tax deductible donation. The Esperance Wildlife Sanc­tuary is a not-for-profit charity which has just gained deducti­ble gift recipient status.

"It's big milestone for us," coordinator L-A Shibish said.

"This allows any donation over $2 to be tax deductible for the giver.

"This will assist with the oper­ations of the Esperance Wild­ life Sanctuary in their holistic approach to rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife, and at the same time restoring native habitat through their seedling nursery and planning projects." She gave a recent example whereby they partnered with Scaddan Primary School. "Hakea laurena (pincushion hakea) seeds were provided to the students and they were taught how to plant them," Ms Shibish said.        ,

"We were also growing some in the nursery for the 10th anniversary memorial of the Esperance bushfires and the seedlings will be planted in the Scaddan area.

On average we grow over 1000 native seedlings a year." Esperance Wildlife sanctuary is an incorporated association with several departments inclluding the native seed nurs­ery, invasive species manage­ment, and Esperance SWIRL Seabird and Waterbird Injury Rehabilitation and learning Centre which runs the wildlife hospital.

"In the first six months of 2025 we have admitted just over 100 wildlife in need,"  Ms Shibish said.

"Some ongoing expenses are soil for the seedlings, feed for the wildlife and medical expenses." People wishing to donate to, or support, these

habitation and wildlife projects may email esperancews@gmail. com or call 0452 561 313. Donations to Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary BSB 066511 Acc 1034 3361.