How you can help WIRES

WIRES is a registered charity and all donations $2 and over are tax deductible

To make a donation please print our donation form and post it with your cheque/ money order to:

WIRES NR

Po box 1356, Lismore, NSW 2480

A reciept will be posted to you.

All donations support the rehabilitation of Northern Rivers wildlife.

Donate online

WIRES relies heavily on the generosity of caring people every day for support because we are a charity not a government service.

Despite repeated submissions WIRES still receives minimal government funding. As we provide our volunteer services free of charge to the public, and due to the lack of government funding, continued growth in demand for wildlife assistance has created a significant pressure on our services.

You can make a donation online to WIRES by clicking on the button to the right. This will take you to a secure online donation service called our community.

This group has been set up to help small charities and community groups have access to a secure online donation service.

Be assured the whole of your donation will go to WIRES (less normal bank fees). Our Community takes no commission or fee for this service.

 . Donate in lieu

At certain times in your life you may wish to provide support to a charity in lieu of gifts for occasions such as birthdays, weddings or anniversaries.

Increasingly we are receiving requests from people who would like to support the work of WIRES in this way and use their special celebrations to help our extraordinary volunteers in their work rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing, sick orphaned or injured native Australian wildlife.

Friends and family who decide to donate to WIRES in lieu of gifts receive a tax deductible receipt and the recipient of the gift receives a card indicating the donation made on their behalf.

If you would like to give a gift in lieu simply download our Donate in Lieu form.

If you would like guests, family or friends to donate for your special occasion you can simply print the Donate in lieu form and include a copy with your invitations.

WIRES is a registered charity and all donations $2 and over are tax deductible.

 

Making possum/wallaby joey pouches

When juvenile marsupials come into care they need to be kept warm and quiet. WIRES carers are always in need of suitable pouches. Many people who would like to help our wildlife but are unable to commit to rescue or care volunteering, can help by making pouches and linings.

Pouches:

Wool: 8 ply pure wool (unfortunately we are unable to use pouches made from synthetic materials)
Knitting: Pouches should be knitted in plain stitch both sides, or 2 pearl 2 knit.
Needles: Size 8 needles
Dimensions: 25 cm wide by 30 cm long
Closed on three sides and open at the top.

Lining:

Material: pure cotton washable material only, flannelette is perfect
Dimensions: 25 cm wide by 30 cm long
The lining should not be attached to the pouch as it will need to be changed regularly.
We generally require more linings than pouches to allow washing and regular changes.
The lining should be closed on three sides and open at the top.

 

URGENTLY NEEDED:

WIRES is always in need of water proof plywood such as marine or builders plywood for making possum boxes.

Donations of large bird cages and aviaries will be gratefully accepted.

Unused freezers in good working order will be put to good use with our carers in need of holding large amount of frozen food for Wildlife.

Pet Carry cages/baskets are used extensively by WIRES, if you have any gathering dust, we will gladly put it to good use.

If you are able to help with donations, please give us a call on 66281898..

You can post any donations to :

WIRES

P.O.BOX 1356

LISMORE NSW 2480

Or call our rescue hotline on 66281898 and we will arrange for pick up.

 

Why are we collecting funds? As a guide, consider these costs of caring: Raptors need large aviaries that can cost between $3,000 and $10,000 to build, and then there's the cost of feeding each one. A heated terrarium for reptiles can cost up to $1,000 for kangaroos and wallabies it costs $10 for pouches big enough to house recuperating joeys; and between $300 to $450 per orphan to feed them until they can be safely released back into the wild Possum boxes cost around $55 each, then there's a enclosure/aviary needed to house them as they recover, pouches in which they can snuggle during the day, and $10 per week to feed and care for them - especially the orphans who need a special formula before they progress to their normal feed

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Enable us to provide better financial support to our dedicated volunteers, including food subsidies Provide an even higher standard of care to native wildlife in distress by providing improved rehabilitation facilities such as aviaries and pre release enclosures. Directly help give more people the skills they need to become rehabilitators working for Australian wildlife by supporting our ongoing training programs

 

 

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