Every night, wildlife across our country falls victim to the preventable chaos caused by roaming dogs. From terrified joeys breaking their necks to kangaroo mums losing their precious young, the heartbreaking consequences are endless. And yet, where is the outrage? It’s time to shine a light on these devastating incidents and call for accountability—because our wildlife deserves so much better.

Where is the outrage? Every day, wildlife suffers not just at the hands of cruelty but also from well-meaning ignorance. Untrained individuals raising wild animals lead to devastating consequences for these creatures—preventable tragedies that leave carers to shoulder the emotional and physical toll of fixing what went wrong. It’s time we demand better for our wildlife and the carers who fight tirelessly to save them.

Compassion fatigue is not a sign of failure—it’s a sign that you care deeply. If you find yourself struggling, reach out. Talk to someone who understands, find a supportive community, or even just take a day to breathe. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s how we ensure we can keep fighting for the animals that need us most.

Let’s raise our voices, not only for the kangaroo on the roadside but for the person who stays up all night bottle-feeding the joey that survived. Let’s foster outrage, compassion, and action—for the animals and their carers alike.

Every night, on quiet roads, Lies a tale of lives untold. A mother gone, a joey cries, A silent scream beneath the skies.

Wings are clipped, tails broken, bare, And yet we pass, as if not there. Where is the fury, the rallying call, For creatures struck, ignored by all?

Wildlife carers bear the pain, Their hearts break, time and again. Burnt out souls, with none to see, Their endless fight for empathy.

Raise your voice, let outrage grow, For those whose lives end far too slow

The Outrage We Need Every Night

The story of the woman who took a baby wombat from its mother sparked national outrage—and rightly so. But where is this same outrage every night, when thousands of kangaroos are slaughtered, and their babies are bludgeoned to death or left to die alone?

Fencing. To many, it's a simple boundary demarcation, a way to protect property and livestock. But for our precious wildlife, it can be a deadly trap. Every year, countless animals (kangaroos, joeys, bats, birds etc) become entangled in fences, leading to slow, painful deaths. The struggle to free themselves can result in horrific injuries—dislocated hips, broken feet, and deep lacerations. The agony and desperation they experience are heart-wrenching

Tears are still flowing as I think of you. You were my beautiful, precious heart hugger, and I don't understand your death. So many unanswered questions. Yes, I'm supposed to accept it, but I can't—my heart is so broken

An unwelcome visitor in the possum enclosure.

Standing in front of the rat bait aisle at Bunnings, it's easy to see why these products are popular. They promise a quick and effective solution to rodent problems. However, what many people don't realise is the significant harm these baits can cause to our native wildlife.

With the encroachment of urban sprawl, the natural habitats of many native species, including possums, are being compromised. The cutting down of trees, construction of roads, and overall expansion of urban areas have pushed these nocturnal marsupials to seek refuge in our backyards and homes. Here's how we can coexist with our furry neighbours while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Say hello to the Gould’s Monitor (Varanus gouldii), or as it’s fondly called in some circles, the Bungarra. This kinda scary lizard lives at Amaris.

There’s something endlessly entertaining about watching Rufous Treecreepers dart from tree to tree, always busy, always agile.

Tuesday morning, just like any morning I walked into the joey shack with bottles for Ellie, Elsie and Elijah.  The generally fall over each other trying to get to their morning bottle.  This morning though Ellie was not interested and started doing some very interesting kind of  'wobbles' for lack of a better word.

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a aerobic bacterium that primarily affects the respiratory system. Transmission occurs through contaminated aerosols from infected animals, making it highly contagious in environments with close animal contact

As wildlife carers, our constant message is clear: please hand over your injured or orphaned wildlife to a registered carer.