Rural & Agriculture
24 September, 2025
Support for local wildlife volunteers
WILDLIFE rescue volunteers in Amphitheatre and Trawalla have been given financial assistance to care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulous announced the recipients of the latest round of the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants Program – which supports wildlife shelter operators and foster carers with up to $3,000.
In the Pyrenees Shire, Staci Peters from the Trawalla Wildlife Shelter will receive $3,000 to build a multi purpose bird aviary that allows for different species to be housed safely in an area that provides adequate room for rehabilitation and ultimate release.
In addition, Jayne Baker from Amphi Creek Wildlife Shelter will receive $1,487 to purchase feed for rehabilitating compromised macropods.
Minister Dimopoulos said the grants recognise the important role of wildlife rehabilitators, through dedicating their own time and money to rehabilitate injured or displaced wildlife and release them back into the wild.
“Victoria’s wildlife shelters and foster carers do incredible work to help rehabilitate injured and orphaned native animals so that they can be released back into the wild.”
“These grants are about supporting those volunteers who selflessly dedicate their time and expertise to care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, especially following bushfires and other natural disasters.”