WELCOME

	How can I Help?		Meeting Dates	Visitors to this site:
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Hello and welcome to our web site. This site is updated regularly with meeting dates and other important information. Make sure that you visit frequently to check for updates!

Who is Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue?

Just about anyone! Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue Association (Incorporated) is a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the preservation of the many species of wildlife found in Tropical North Queensland.

We are people from all walks of life who have a myriad of skills and abilities, yet common goals.

Our Values are:-

• The welfare of our native animals
• Our dedicated Wildlife Carers
• Our Sponsors and Supporters

Our Mission is simple:-

• To be a network of professional Carers committed to rehabilitating wildlife for release and the education of  people about the value of native fauna and its habitat

Our Strategic Goals include:-

• Provision of training, mutual assistance, support and information about the care, rehabilitation and release of wildlife,
• Encourage education of the community about the conservation of native fauna and its habitats,
• Assume responsibility for the early assessment of sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife,
• Provide appropriate care for native wildlife suitable for rehabilitation and
• Adequately prepare these animals for survival in the wild once they are released.

How can I help?

Raising orphaned wildlife is no easy task and most of our volunteers do this at their own cost. However, we need to maintain a Rescue Centre to provide a 24 hour phone coverage service for the public to report injured wildlife.

There are several ways in which you could help us physically or financially -

• Become a member - You could become a financial member only, or a wildlife carer. Wildlife caring is a very fulfilling experience and you can do your bit for our native wildlife.
• Donate - FNQ Wildlife Rescue is a registered environmental organisation. As such all donations made within Australia are tax deductible. You can make a donation to FNQ Wildlife Rescue online through the PayPal system by simply clicking the "Donate" button above the menu bar to the left.
• Become a volunteer - Help out at Our Rescue Centre or with our after hours phone service. Our Rescue Centre is staffed by dedicated volunteers. We are always looking for more help so, if you can spare a few hours a week, why not do your bit to help our wildlife?

As a member of FNQ Wildlife Rescue you are doing your bit to help our very precious environment. You can choose to join us as a financial member only or as a wildlife carer and/or rescuer. Member benefits include:-

• A bi-monthly newsletter called "Possum Tales". This newsletter is full of interesting articles from our members and many tips and hints about caring for our native wildlife. Click Here to view a sample copy.
• Access to our "Members Only" area where you will find many valuable resources relating to wildlife caring.
• Invitations to attend wildlife workshops that are held to provide information and training for prospective carers.
• Regular email updates and bulletins about our activities.

Would you like to know more about us? Click here to download a copy of our FNQ Wildlife Rescue Information Kit.

Why not join FNQ Wildlife Rescue today?

Meeting Dates

Wildlife Rescue holds monthly meetings at various venues in Tropical North Queensland. We always welcome new members so why not come along to our next meeting to see what we are all about?

	Date Claimers - Mark your Diary now!
Date	Venue
16/03/2010 7:30pm	General Meeting - Please join Ms Deborah Eastop and other scientists from the School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences (JCU) for a presentation outlining the latest developments regarding the Eliminate Dengue Project, and how it will affect the Cairn’s community. As members of the local community, we want to hear your thoughts and opinions on a new method for dengue control, which we hope to trial in Cairns in the near future. Wildlife Rescue Centre, 114 Hoare Street, Manunda Ph: 40534467

What's New

• Check out the new Latest Pics page to see some new little orphans.
• Our website has changed. The website was updated on the 20th of July 2009, so if you haven't visited for a while, you may find some differences. This site is designed to be as user friendly as possible, however we always welcome feedback!
• We have added a "Did you Know?" section where you will be able to learn interesting facts about our wildlife. This section is work in progress, so please check back regularly.
• Our mighty fundraisers! - a sausage sizzle at Bunnings raises almost $700 for FNQ Wildlife Rescue.
• Watch the new Wildlife Rescue movie!