ABOUT FRW
Fauna Rescue Whitsundays Association Inc. formed in April 2001, when a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of our native wildlife came together and formed the above organisation.
We work closely with other animal rescue groups in other shires and states, vets, Council, Qld Parks and Wildlife Service and other environmental groups. The organisation is run by an elected committee which meet monthly to determine policies and guidance to a wide range of issues.
We hold regular meetings and workshops, enabling our members and the general community to come along and learn about our wildlife, their care and environment. This also gives one the opportunity to meet new like-minded people and new friendships to be formed.
We work closely with other animal rescue groups in other shires and states, vets, Council, Qld Parks and Wildlife Service and other environmental groups. The organisation is run by an elected committee which meet monthly to determine policies and guidance to a wide range of issues.
We hold regular meetings and workshops, enabling our members and the general community to come along and learn about our wildlife, their care and environment. This also gives one the opportunity to meet new like-minded people and new friendships to be formed.
WHAT WE DO
- We rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured or orphaned wildlife as appropriate and in accordance with the Carer’s Code of Practice requirements.
- We promote and support endangered wildlife.
- We encourage and support efforts to protect the natural environment and it’s inhabitants.
- We work with other animal rescue groups, vets, QPWS, Council and other environmental protection groups.
- We encourage the valuable participation of members of our community in all of our aims and activities.
- Through our school and community education project we give informative talks and displays to local schools and any other interested community organisations.
- We provide a 24 hour wildlife hotline services. This service is manned by our volunteers on a roster system and is a valuable community aid as well as being instrumental in animals receiving timely and appropriate care.
OUR AIM
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Derek Webb, Linden Baker & Family, Cheryl Dean & Barry Milton & Family, Jacqui Webb, Tony Briggs, Kiri Kerr, Wilma & Jan Brandejsky, Carole Kenna, Ken McLeod, Warwick & Carol Church, Andrew Brauner, Simone Krause (Germany)
- To provide a voluntary, non-profit native wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release service for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.
- To work in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (Q.P.W.S.), R.S.P.C.A. and any other regulations and laws that protect our native wildlife.
- To prevent undue suffering to all wildlife.
- To release rehabilitated native fauna back into their natural habitat from where they came, when and where ever appropriate.
- To promote and support our endangered wildlife.
- To protect the natural environment.
- To provide an advisory service to the local community.
- To educate the community concerning the care and survival of our native wildlife and their environment via our School and Community Education Project, public displays and meetings.
- To encourage the community and our members to maintain and protect current habitat as well as to re-vegetate new habitats to support our wildlife.
- To encourage community participation in working towards the continuation of our organisation and its work.
- To do all such other things incidental to the attainment of the objectives of the Association.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Derek Webb, Linden Baker & Family, Cheryl Dean & Barry Milton & Family, Jacqui Webb, Tony Briggs, Kiri Kerr, Wilma & Jan Brandejsky, Carole Kenna, Ken McLeod, Warwick & Carol Church, Andrew Brauner, Simone Krause (Germany)
