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Loggerhead Turtle Release

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Loggerhead Turtle Release

On this World Turtle Day, we celebrate the extraordinary journey of Olivia, an endangered Loggerhead Turtle, and the inspiring partnership between Native Animal Rescue Broome, WIRES, and Woolworths. read more

National Volunteer Week

Sunday, May 21, 2023

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to express gratitude for the selfless efforts of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to making a difference in the community. read more

WIRES 2nd Wildlife Ambulance in Tasmania

Thursday, April 27, 2023

WIRES 2nd Wildlife Ambulance in Tasmania

WIRES Emergency Response Team is delighted to announce the launch of our second Tasmanian Wildlife Ambulance, bringing our total number of rescue vehicles to 7. read more

Helping feed 350 Parma Wallabies

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Helping feed 350 Parma Wallabies

WIRES is working with wildlife conservationist Peter Piggott to feed a group of 350 Parma Wallabies, an vulnerable species in New South Wales. read more

Tambaroora fire wildlife search and rescue

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Tambaroora fire wildlife search and rescue

WIRES Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been working tirelessly to provide on-ground assistance to wildlife impacted by the Tambaroora bushfire, which has left a trail of destruction over 18,000 hectares in NSW's Central West. read more

Snake-friendly Fire and Rescue

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Snake-friendly Fire and Rescue

WIRES and Fire and Rescue NSW are working together in an effort to keep snakes and South Sydney residents safe from harm. read more

Lesser Long-eared Bat home rescue

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Lesser Long-eared Bat home rescue

A concerned member of the public noticed a small bat flying around his bathroom after a window was left open overnight. After containing the bat in the bathroom WIRES Emergency Response Team was contacted to rescue the Lesser Long-eared Bat. read more

Corporate volunteering with WIRES

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Corporate volunteering with WIRES

WIRES is now working with Pinnacle Team Events to offer WIRES Wildlife Warriors - a sustainable corporate volunteering event where groups work together in a working bee style to help sick, orphaned or injured native Australian animals. read more

Support WIRES when you shop online with PayPal

Monday, January 30, 2023

Support WIRES when you shop online with PayPal

This February, PayPal is making WIRES a featured Give at Checkout charity! Support WIRES when you shop online with PayPal. Set us as your favourite charity, and you can choose to donate $1 when you checkout with PayPal to help sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. read more

Restoring Wildlife Corridors

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Restoring Wildlife Corridors

WIRES, in partnership with the Great Eastern Ranges (GER), is taking a collaborative approach to support the post-fire recovery of wildlife across southeast Australia through a suite of recovery and resilience building activities. read more