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Animal Patient Diaries
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Follow some of our native wildlife patients during their admission and stay at the Wildlife Centre all the way to their release back into the wild.
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The Wildlife Release and Recovery Process: How Mandurah Wildlife Safely Restores Wild Animals to Their Natural Habitat
Photo by Eileen Liu Mandurah Wildlife Volunteer It might come as a surprise, but one of the most important things we can do for...
Chloe Willows
Aug 53 min read


Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres Role in Conservation
The Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre plays a crucial role in local conservation efforts, bridging the gap between human...
Chloe Willows
Jul 232 min read


Why Wildlife Doesn’t “Say Thank You” — And That’s a Good Thing
We get this a lot: "He didn’t even look back." Or "She just ran off like nothing happened." And we get it. You rescue a wild animal,...
Chloe Willows
Jul 121 min read


Protecting Mandurah’s Wildlife: A Critical Mission
Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a vital force in local conservation, working to safeguard native species amid increasing...
Chloe Willows
Jul 23 min read


Why We Volunteer: Stories from the Heart of Mandurah Wildlife
They come for the animals—but stay for the people. In every aviary, kitchen shift, and wildlife call, bonds are quietly forged. This week, our dedicated volunteer writer Howard Priestley talks to Fiona Smith about what it means to feel part of something bigger—where care extends beyond wildlife to the humans who walk beside them.
Chloe Willows
Jun 234 min read


Bearded Dragon Returned to the Wild After Care at Mandurah Wildlife
Bearded Dragon : Wildlife Rehabilitation in Mandurah Photo By Eileen Lui A Quiet Rescue A bearded dragon came through our doors —...
Chloe Willows
Jun 181 min read


Alcoa’s Long-Standing Support Continues to Lift Mandurah Wildlife Centre
Alcoa’s fauna specialist Dr. Justine Barker at Mandurah Wildlife In a world of quick wins and fleeting headlines, long-term commitment is...
Chloe Willows
Jun 112 min read


Singing Honeyeaters Rehabilitated and Released
Video by Volunteer Chloe Willows A Delicate Rescue and a Strong Sibling Bond Two juvenile Singing Honeyeaters were recently admitted to...
Chloe Willows
May 192 min read


Successful Release of Four Orphaned Ducklings at Mandurah Wildlife Centre
It’s not every day that four little ducklings can bring an entire wildlife centre to its feet — but that’s exactly what happened.
Chloe Willows
May 153 min read


How Volunteering at Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Can Enrich Your Life and Community
Volunteering at the Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is more than just lending a hand to injured and orphaned wildlife—it’s an...
Chloe Willows
May 143 min read


From Autumn to Winter: What Mandurah Locals Should Know About Our Wildlife Right Now
From reptiles retreating into hiding, to frogs beginning their seasonal chorus, here’s what to expect—and what to look out for—as Mandurah eases into winter.
Chloe Willows
May 83 min read


Abandoned Bandicoots Nursed to Health at Mandurah Wildlife
A Successful Rehabilitation of a Bandicoot at Mandurah Wildlife Heartwarming Stories of Resilience and Recovery At Mandurah Wildlife,...
Chloe Willows
May 43 min read


Seven Years of Volunteering at Mandurah Wildlife: A remarkable journey and a life-changing idea for ducklings.
Jane Lord During a Successful release of two Honeyeaters - Mandurah Wildlife Photo by Volunteer Eileen Liu Meet Jane: A Quiet Force...
Chloe Willows
May 13 min read


Mandurah Wildlife Team Attend Avian Flu Workshop
Mandurah Wildlife Centre Volunteers Trying Their PPE On. Workshop Attendance Several supervisors and the Centre Manager attended a...
Howard Priestley
Apr 291 min read


Brushtail Possums: Urban Neighbours in Need
Peeking out from a hidey hole — healing, curious, and cute as ever. Possum in Care A sweet little brushtail possum recently came into...
Chloe Willows
Apr 292 min read


A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at Mandurah Wildlife Centre
There’s a certain kind of person who volunteers at Mandurah Wildlife. They’re not in it for the glory, the social media content, or the chance to bottle-feed a baby kangaroo—though, yes, sometimes that does happen (and it’s as heart-melting as you imagine). The community here is built on that kind of quiet magic. It’s a wild mix of personalities—nurturers, problem-solvers, deep-thinkers, practical geniuses—and somehow, it works.
Chloe Willows
Apr 252 min read


Mandurah Wildlife: The Essential Process of Returning Wildlife to Nature
At Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, we receive an array of native wildlife in need of care. They come to us vulnerable, dependent, and at risk of becoming too accustomed to humans.
Chloe Willows
Apr 222 min read


The Heart of Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation
Goodwill is a rare and invaluable resource—one that Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (MWRC) depends on entirely to save and heal injured wildlife before returning them to the wild. Without the generosity of volunteers, donors, and sponsors, this life-saving work simply wouldn’t be possible.
Howard Priestley
Apr 172 min read


Duckling Update: Growing Strong and Learning to Thrive!
We’re excited to share some wonderful news about our adorable ducklings! They’ve been thriving in our care, growing rapidly, and adapting well to their new environment. These little ones are eating well and keeping our volunteers on their toes with their playful antics—and let’s just say, they’re pooping a lot too!
Chloe Willows
Apr 161 min read


Dive into Nature: Our Top Wildlife and Nature Reads!
Hey, Mandurah! As you all know, our beautiful region is brimming with incredible wildlife and stunning natural landscapes just waiting to be explored. But what if you could dive even deeper into the wonders of nature from your couch too? That’s right—through the pages of a great book!
Chloe Willows
Apr 123 min read
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