Help Us Protect Australia's Wildlife Amidst the H5N1 Crisis with Your Donations

Australia’s wildlife faces a serious threat with the arrival of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. This outbreak is putting immense pressure on volunteer wildlife rescuers and hospitals, especially in Western Australia where government funding is absent. As a 100% volunteer organisation, we urgently need your donations to continue protecting and caring for affected animals during this critical time.

The Growing Challenge of H5N1 for Wildlife Rescuers

The H5N1 virus spreads rapidly among bird populations and can cause severe illness or death. Since its arrival in Australia, the number of sick and injured wildlife needing help has surged. Our volunteers are working around the clock to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate affected birds and other wildlife. This crisis adds to our daily workload, stretching our limited resources thin.

There is now the added requirement to establish facilties to isolate potentially affected birds and provide specialised quartentine care.

Without government funding, wildlife hospitals and rescuers are facing significant financial strain. Essential supplies like medical equipment and food cost money. Rescuing and transporting animals to care centres requires fuel and providing long-term rehabilitation also require funds. Every dollar donated directly supports these lifesaving efforts.

Why Your Support Makes a Difference

As a 100% volunteer-run organisation, we rely entirely on community generosity. Your donation helps us:

• Purchase veterinary medicines and equipment

• Provide nutritious food for recovering animals

• Maintain safe and clean facilities for treatment

• Train volunteers to handle infectious diseases safely

• Cover transport costs to rescue and release wildlife

  
  

For example, during the recent H5N1 detections on the south coast of Western Australia, our wildlife rescuers were call upon to travel hundreds of kilomtres in their own vehicles to collect the seabirds and bring them in for testing, paying for the fuel out of their own pockets. Donations help covered these costs so we can keep on responsding to calls to isolate potential H5N1 cases.

How You Can Help Today

Supporting wildlife during the H5N1 crisis is urgent. Here are ways you can contribute:

• Make a one-time tax-deductible donation direct to:

Commonwealth Bank

BSB 066-511

ACC 1034 3361

• Set up a monthly donation to provide ongoing support

• Share our message with friends and family to raise awareness

• Assist with fundraising by running Containers For Change campaigns - barcode below

Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary Containers For Change Donation Code

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us save more animals and protect Australia’s unique wildlife heritage.

The Road Ahead Depends on You

The H5N1 incursion is a test of our community’s commitment to wildlife conservation, and protection of our poultry industry. Without financial support, volunteer rescuers risk burnout, and many animals may go without care and detection of the H5N1 virus. Your donation ensures that we can continue this vital work, even as challenges grow.

Please join us in protecting Australia’s wildlife during this crisis. Together, we can give vulnerable animals a fighting chance and preserve the natural world we all cherish. Visit our website to donate and learn more about how your support makes a real impact.