For several weeks now, our volunteers have been working tirelessly in the Grampians bushfire disaster zones – rescuing, treating, and caring for wildlife caught in the devastation.
Behind every darted roo, bandaged paw, and lifesaving treatment, there’s a team of incredible people who make it all happen.
- Vets treating critical burns
- Rescuers tracking and assessing injured wildlife
- Logistics teams ensuring supplies reach where they’re needed
- Drone pilots scouring the land for survivors
- And so many more, all giving their time, energy, and heart to this mission.
These are the faces of compassion, resilience, and hope.
Vets For Compassion continues to work tirelessly to rescue, treat, and care for those who survived. And humanely euthanise those who are beyond help. This work will continue for the foreseeable future as we help these animals recover.
Here is a glimpse into our on-the-ground work
- Dr Chris with a tiny orphaned joey, whose brave mum kept her safe despite her own devastating burns. Sadly, her mother had to be euthanised, but this little one is now safe in the care of a specialist macropod carer with joeys her size.
2. Rescuer Jacob has formed a special bond with an orphaned joey who suffered mild injuries. This little one feels safest with Jacob – so much so that he spooned him one night and now loves snuggling into a pillow. Jacob spent two nights with him to ensure he is doing well.
3. Meet the current team – a group of dedicated, sleep-deprived, but deeply compassionate volunteers who have given their all to help our wildlife.
4. Another orphaned joey, treated and cared for by our vets, is now on the way to a loving macropod carer with a few joeys the same age. This means they’ll grow up together, just as they should.
5. Dr Elaine with a rescued swamp wallaby joey – another little life saved.
6. The land is nothing but dust, soot, and devastation. With no food or shelter, these animals are struggling to survive. It’s truly heartbreaking.
7. Dr Chris and darter Oliver are stocking up on roo pellets to drop on private properties where there is no grass left. This emergency feeding is crucial for survival.
8. Finally, Dr Chris & Oliver rescue an injured bird – because every life matters.
You can help us continue this critical work by donating today or leaving a gift in your Will to support future wildlife rescues.
If you spot any wildlife impacted by the bushfires in or near the national parks, please call the DEECA hotline at 1300 356 682. DEECA’s Wildlife Coordinator and Wildlife Field Assessment Teams are on the ground, working to assess and assist fire-affected animals.
VFC volunteers only work on private properties adjacent to the fire-affected areas, where fires have long been extinguished, and only when contacted by property owners for assistance.
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