Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program, which supports wildlife shelters across the state.

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged wildlife shelter operators and foster carers based in Werribee to apply for these grants to support this important work.

Wildlife rehabilitators play an important role in Werribee by dedicating their time and money to rescue and rehabilitate injured or displaced wildlife and release them back into the wild.

To support this vital work, the Victorian Government is providing a total of $230,000 for wildlife rehabilitators through the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program.

Authorised wildlife shelter operators and foster carers can apply for grants of up to $3,000 for equipment, infrastructure, consumables, education and training.

Applications close at 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 October 2021.

For more information and to apply, visit wildlife.vic.gov.au/grants/wildlife-rehabilitator-grants.

Quotes attributable to Member for Werribee Tim Pallas

“These grants help wildlife carers cover the day-to-day costs of running their service including vet fees and supplies, feed for the animals, and enclosures for the wildlife to live in while they are rehabilitated.”

“This is about supporting the volunteers who house, feed and care for our wildlife when they need it most.”

“It’s important to acknowledge and support the selfless work of our dedicated wildlife shelter operators and foster carers in Werribee.”