Secretary of Orphan Native Animal Rear & Release Association(ONARR). Beverley Clarke has been raising injured and orphaned native animals for 33 years and has found the funding program extremely beneficial.
Ms Clarke said that at the moment, 26 animals are in my care, including a whiptail Wallaby, six ringtail poses, a brushtail Joey, a Sulphur crested Cockatoo and nine rainbow lorikeets.
Being a wildlife caregiver is a wonderful job. However, you should be prepared for the financial responsibilities if there are no grants available. Food, medicine and other equipment can quickly add to your expenses.
Members of our group were awarded grants during the last Environment and Sustainability Community Funding Program funding round. They received grants that paid for two new aviaries and bird food worth about $100. A carry cage was also purchased.
Over the years, council funding has been a huge help to carers in this area.
For any queries or assistance, please contact the Community Funding and Support team [email protected] or call 3810 6648.
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