Wildlife Charity in Queensland Australia

We are the oldest, largest and most respected wildlife-focused conservation group in the State of Queensland. Founded in 1962 by Judith Wright, Brian Clouston, David Fleay and Kathleen MacArthur, the Society is a community-based, non-profit organisation consisting of 24 branches throughout the State, committed to an ecologically sustainable future for people and wildlife.

Wildlife and its habitat

The Society practices a 'hands on' approach to conservation: tree planting, fauna and flora surveys, radio tracking, restoring wildlife habitats and protecting remnant rainforest. The Society supports biologists and other researchers in studying threatened species such as bilbies, fig parrots, false water rats and frogs. We also give advice on how to attract wildlife to your backyard, and how to deal with wildlife conflicts in your home or garden.

Wildlife and the community

The Society consults with local councils, business and representative groups. We provide education for communities, organise field trips, surveys, social events and species monitoring. The Society represents the community's interests at local, state and national levels. We access, influence and consult on statewide legislation, strategies and planning decisions, as well as commenting on national wildlife permits.

Protecting the environment

Our campaigns cover diverse topics ranging from reduction in vegetation clearing, preserving and restoring endangered mahogany glider and bilby habitats, to arresting the decline of dugong populations. We are also involved in campaigning against dam proposals and sand and oil shale mining projects; and in promoting the environmental importance of national and marine parks.

OUR AIMS
Preserve
the flora and fauna of Australia by all lawful means.

Educate
the community in an understanding of the principles of conservation and preservation of the natural environment.

Discourage
by all legal means, the possible destruction, exploitation and unnecessary development of any part of the natural environment.

Encourage
rational land use and proper land planning of existing and future development, and the use of the natural environment and its management.

HOW WE DO IT
Council
The Society is administered by a Council, elected annually by the members and employs a small number of full and part time staff.

Volunteers
Volunteers at our branches and head office assist with wildlife issues, fundraising, publicity, education and publication.

Members
The Society has more than 1000 members involved in community activities, including local conservation issues, environmental education and the implemention and monitoring of wildlife projects. Our members include people from all walks of life such as teachers, office workers, farmers, doctors, biologists, retirees and school students.

Magazine
Our quarterly magazine WILDLIFE Australia, has been published since 1963 with subscribers throughout Australia and the world. It helps to raise public awareness about concerns for wildlife and other important environmental issues.

Funding
Many of our projects are supported by grants from various organisations such as the Natural Heritage Trust, the Threatened Species Network, local, state and commonwealth governments. However, we mainly rely on donations from the public, members and subscribers. Our Wildlife Protector Program provide the opportunity for people to help our wildlife - even if they have little time to spare.

Staff
Wildlife Queensland employs a small number of hard-working paid specialist staff, most in part-time positions. These staff members include the operations manager, wildlife projects officers, policies and campaigns manager, branches and memberships officer, and web editor.

Paid and unpaid employment opportunities in Wildlife Queensland are advertised on this website and elsewhere. If you are interested in future opportunities for paid or volunteer work, you can register your interest.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
The Wildlife Preservation Society has been able to continue its crucial work these past 40 years due to the dedication and support of its members, volunteers, subscribers and donors.

Members
To become a member, please fill out a membership form and send it in with your payment. You can even start your own branch! Once you're a member, you'll receive state and branch newsletters, membership prices on merchandise and notification of upcoming activities and events.

Volunteers
To become a volunteer, contact our head office or your local branch. We need volunteers for office work, consultation, fieldwork, hands-on surveys and special events.

Find out more about volunteer opportunities in our hands-on wildlife projects: Platypus care, Faunawatch, or our new Glider program.

Subscribers
Subscribe to our colour magazine WILDLIFE Australia. It features a superb collection of natural history writing, topical environmental issues and beautiful wildlife images. Drawn from contributors around Australia, each quarterly issue also offers photography tips, children's pages and reports of wildlife happenings around the country.

Donations and Bequests
All donations are tax-deductible and support our wildlife projects. If you wish to make a donation, fill out the relevant section of the membership form or consider becoming a Wildlife Protector and making a regular monthly contribution to our Wildlife's future.