In regional wildlife conservation, crisis doesn't wait for convenient timing. At the Esperance Wildlife Hospital, our 100% volunteer-run team provides critical triage, emergency care, and rehabilitation for native fauna across the vast Goldfields-Esperance region. Recently, our remote facility was thrust onto the national frontline when our volunteers had to manage and contain mainland Australia’s first confirmed cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza in symptomatic seabirds. Responding to a...

Some spring mornings feel made for slowing down. The light sits softly on the bush, the air carries that clean edge after cooler nights, and a small patch of ground suddenly asks for closer attention. That was the feeling as our wild orchids began to bloom and we welcomed members of the Esperance Wildflower Society for a guided walk and morning tea. It was a pleasure to share the season with people who notice the small details, ask thoughtful questions, and understand how special it is when...

New Volunteers Block at Esperance Wildlife Hospital The Esperance Wildlife Hospital Volunteers Block is a special project made possible by generous community spirit. It represents practical support for the volunteers who give their time, care and energy to helping local wildlife. We are delighted to celebrate the wonderful organisations and businesses whose support is helping bring this important facility to life. Every contribution has helped strengthen the project and our wider wildlife...