While we are still rehabilitating our own Koala survivors from the Queensland Pechey Hampton Bushfires in November/December 2019, we are heartbroken at the devastation occurring and the mass loss of wildlife in New South Wales and Kangaroo Island.

The public attention for the volunteer wildlife rescuers has been incredible world wide and many people are confused about where to donate to help small branches or groups of wildlife carers direct, with many worrying donations will be used for administration purposes.  We have asked around with fellow wildlife carer & rescuer friends both here in Queensland and also in New South Wales and here is a small list of recommended groups that would be grateful for any assistance in New South Wales if you would like to support their work. 
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Murray River Wires (Recommended by Nicola)
WEBSITE & DONATIONS:   ​https://www.wires.org.au/branch/murrayriver

Far South East Wires (Recommended by Fiona)
WEBSITE & DONATIONS:  https://www.wires.org.au/branch/farsoutheast

Mid North Coast Wires (Illawarra) (Recommended by Fiona)
WEBSITE & DONATIONS:  https://www.wires.org.au/branch/midnorthcoast
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Shoalhaven Bat Clinic (Recommended by Kerryn)
WEBSITE & DONATIONS: ​https://shoalhaven-bat-clinic.com/
FACEBOOK:  ​https://www.facebook.com/Shoalhaven.Bat.Clinic

Kangaroo Protection Co-operative (Recommended by Brendon)
WEBSITE & DONATIONS:  https://www.kpcwildlifesanctuary.org.au/index.php/support-us
FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/kpcsanctuary/

NSW Wildlife Council (Recommended by Ben)
WEBSITE & DONATIONS:  100% guarantee of donations to go to wildlife groups and carers assisting with the nsw fire rescues.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/nsw-wildlife-council-drought-amp-fire-recovery-fund

Wildlife Land Trust (Humane Society International) (Recommended by Evan)
WEBSITE & DONATIONS:  100% guarantee of donations to go to individual wildlife carers assisting with bushfire wildlife rescue.  https://action.hsi.org.au/page/54414/donate/1
FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/wltau/

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Many Thanks for your support for our fellow wildlife carers in New South Wales,
Judi & Brendon Gray
Toowoomba Koala and Wildlife Rescue
www.toowoombakoalarescue.org
www.facebook.com/toowoombakoalarescue

 ​MEET PENNY - SURVIVOR WITH A STORY ?.... Penny was found by us high in a very burnt tree in the Perseverance Region of the Pechey Hampton Fires on Saturday 23rd November 2019. She looked very black and burnt from the ground and she was too terrified to be able to be flagged down in the usual koala rescue manner. Toowoomba Regional Council came through for us after talking to us about the difficult rescues and the urgency to save the starving injured koalas, and arranged a cherry picker to rescue Penny and another koala close by ??.
Luckily Brendon has all of his EWP permits to be able to do the koala rescue from up high with the council workers assistance operating the machinery. Honestly we didn’t think Penny’s chances were very good, as she looked pretty terrible - she was immediately given hydration and fresh leaf to eat. She started eating straight away and then was transported to the RSPCA Wacol wildlife hospital for assessment. We were thrilled to hear the next day that Penny had made it through 24hours with treatment and would continue to be rehabilitated at the hospital.... they also informed us of something very exciting, Penny had a 2 day old Joey in her pouch!!! This means that she had given birth after the fires had been though and the baby had managed to climb up her burnt and singed fur into her pouch.....just incredible!! Thankyou to the council, rspca hospital vets and team, and Michael the volunteer driver for your help saving Penny and her precious baby. 

FOLLOW PENNY'S JOURNEY ON FACEBOOK HERE
SUPPORT PENNY'S REHABILITATION HERE

​UPDATE:  9/12/19 We are pleased to say that Penny has now been returned for rehabilitation with us at Toowoomba Koala and Wildlife Rescue until her forest home has re-grown.  Follow our facebook page or check back on this blog for updates.

FOLLOW PENNY'S JOURNEY ON FACEBOOK HERE
SUPPORT PENNY'S REHABILITATION HERE
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Judi & Brendon Gray
​Toowoomba Koala and Wildlife Rescue