Animal Patient Diaries

Being located in a natural bush setting and needing to provide Browse to the animals in our care, our site needs constant maintenance to deal with the build up of branches, leaf matter and dead browse.

The Mandurah Wildlife Centre receives large numbers of ducklings each year, that have lost their parents. For this reason we installed anew Duckling Wing, funded by Lisa Munday MLA.

Growing Fast and Deeply Rooted in Community and Conservation Hayes Tree Care is the new Gold Sponsor of Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and when I pulled into their premises, my first thought was simple: ‘this is a substantial operation’. The yard was lined with cherry pickers, mulchers, and trucks - serious equipment that suggested decades of growth. So you can imagine my surprise when owners Nick and Leona Hayes told me the business was founded only four years ago,

The Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is pleased to recognise Alcoa for its long-standing and highly valued support. This enduring relationship continues to play a critical role in enabling the Centre to deliver essential wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services across the Peel region. Critical Support for the Rehabilitation of Native Wildlife As the Centre’s principal Sponsor, Alcoa provides consistent financial support that directly underpins the feeding, treatment

Mandurah Wildlife Centre Volunteers Trying Their PPE On. Workshop Attendance Several supervisors and the Centre Manager attended a workshop organised by Murdoch University in concert with the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development aimed at informing interested parties on preparing for an Avian Flu outbreak in Australia. Current Status of Avian Flu Australia and New Zealand remain the only landmasses on the planet currently free of this highly contagious viru

Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre has appointed a new Operations Manager.

Some of our volunteers use their time at the Wildlife Centre to gain work experience in their area of study.

The thin blue line: Saving Bobbies who suffer from the flu. Meet our volunteers running the Lizard ICU.

Introducing Ann Biggins, our new Quality Coordinator, who will work on creating a more efficient organisation.

As many of you already know, the Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is planning to move to a new location. The current location is in a critical bush fire zone and when a bush fire would be likely, the only option would be to evacuate all the animals immediately. This is very distressing for the animals, and depending on where the fire has started could be dangerous for the volunteers evacuating the animals. The Centre operates under a peppercorn lease, lacking a defined

The Mayday Op shop is one of Mandurah Wildlife's staunchest supporters. Their generosity helps tremendously towards funding many operational aspects of our centre. Recently we also received specific support which has enabled us to order a purpose built enclosure for possums. Over summer possums are affected greatly by the extreme heat which causes dehydration. If crossing a hot tin roof they will often burn their paws which causes significant problems and a definite need fo

Since 2008, Alcoa has stood strong as a vital financial supporter of the Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, and last year kicked off a fresh three-year partnership that ensures our operational capability. Our continued success depends on this enduring aid. Alcoa's contributions cover various critical needs, like purchasing animal feed and covering vet bills. As grants don't cover these essentials, this financial backing significantly fuels the care and treatment of our

A new Fundraising Team took charge in January, run by Trish and Priscilla. adjusting their focus due to shifts in the economy. They'll mostly join larger events like the Serpentine/Jarrahdale Festival, Mandurah Duck Race, Waroona Car Show, and others, promoting environmental awareness, offering advice on wildlife, educational materials, and selling donated goods. The team is planning to set up their stall in shopping centres or partnering with stores like Bunnings for promoti

Over the past years, the Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre has witnessed a steady rise in the admission of sick or injured native wildlife. This surge reflects the ongoing challenges faced by our wildlife, stemming from habitat loss and the common struggles of being orphaned, injured, or falling ill. Our volunteers have been persistently working through tough conditions such as blazing summers, power outages, and a decreasing number of helping hands. We extend our since