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As we brace for an increasingly volatile climate and the likelihood of another intense fire season, Humane World for Animals has taken vital steps to ensure wildlife rehabilitators are better prepared to face what’s ahead by investing in resilient infrastructure and collaborative care models.
Two recent grants in Victoria have focused on boosting local capacity in high-risk regions, allowing shelters to pre-position resources and infrastructure to meet rising demand during and after emergency events.
Expansion of flying-foxes sanctuary
At Bungalook Creek Wildlife Shelter, funding enabled the construction of one of the largest flight aviaries for grey-headed flying-foxes in the state. During the 2023–24 season, Victoria saw more than 600 flying-foxes come into care, and 178 at this shelter alone.
The new aviary allows for extended rehabilitation periods for bats, now having months instead of weeks to build the strength and aerial skills they need for release. Since its construction, the aviary
has not seen a single day without a flying-fox in care.
It also assists in relieving pressure on the state’s previously overstretched care network by creating a second advanced rehabilitation site to be used year-round.
Much-needed medical supply pod
Meanwhile, Red Box Wildlife Shelter used grant funding to establish a dedicated medical supply pod for its free wildlife vet service. This initiative not only removed logistical barriers such as shared space interrupting surgeries, but it also significantly scaled up the shelter’s capacity to support other wildlife carers and increase their ability to collaborate with other organisations.
The pod services wildlife and carers from all walks of life in Victoria, with a strong focus on kangaroos and other macropods.
Together, these grants exemplify the mission of Humane World for Animals: to strengthen local wildlife response networks before disaster strikes. This is only possible with your support.
