GBWC - Granite Belt Wildlife Carers Inc.

09/05/2026

And here it is — ALE’s big moment 🦅💚

After three months of care, rehabilitation, and determination, ALE the Australian Little Eagle was finally ready to return where he belongs — back in the wild.

This video captures his release and the moment all the hard work, patience, and dedication paid off.

A reminder of why wildlife rescue matters and why every second chance is worth it.

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08/05/2026

From rescue to release 🦅

On 20 January 2026, an Australian Little Eagle was brought into the care of Granite Belt Wildlife Carers (GBWC). Weak, unsteady, and toppling to the left, it was clear something wasn’t right. He was taken to Stanthorpe Vet Care Services for X-rays, which thankfully showed no broken bones, but it was suspected he was suffering from a neurological issue.

Named ALE after his species (Australian Little Eagle), this little fighter began his recovery back at GBWC with rest, supportive care, and close monitoring. While he responded well to treatment, his progress was slower than hoped, so on 26 January he was transferred to the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital for a thorough assessment and specialist care.

After five days, the veterinary team agreed that time, rehabilitation, and ongoing care would give him his best chance, so he returned to GBWC to continue his recovery.

Back at GBWC, he remained in a hospital cage while on medication. On 9 February 2026, ALE went into the care of one of our dedicated bird carers, where he progressed into a larger enclosure to rebuild his strength and confidence. After a few weeks, he was ready for the next big step — the flight aviary.

With patience, persistence, and the dedicated commitment of his carer, ALE slowly rebuilt his strength, confidence, and flying ability.

On 21 April 2026, after three months of care and determination, ALE was successfully released back into the wild — healthy, strong, and back where he belongs.

Watching him take to the skies again is exactly why wildlife rescue matters — giving our native wildlife a second chance and seeing that chance turn into freedom 💚

As a not-for-profit organisation, Granite Belt Wildlife Carers can only continue providing rescue, rehabilitation, and care for wildlife like ALE through the generosity of donations from our community. Every contribution helps give injured and orphaned wildlife the chance to recover and return to the wild.

Support our wildlife care efforts here: https://www.gbwildlifecarers.org.au/donations.html

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Thank you for helping us make stories like this possible.

If you need assistance with injured wildlife, please call our Rescue Hotline on 0418 144 073.

17/04/2026

27/03/2026

Meet Patricia the Paddymelon 💕

A few weeks ago, this sweet little girl came into care after a kind member of the public found her all alone on their property in Upper Swanfells. We believe Patricia may have fallen—or been accidentally ejected—from her mum’s pouch while she was being chased.
At around 6 months old, Patricia is still very much a baby. She’s fed five times a day, taking just 10–15mls at a time, and is starting to enjoy tiny bits of fresh grass lovingly cut up by her carer.
Despite everything she’s been through, Patricia is full of love. She adores cuddles and can often be found fast asleep, all snuggled up in her cosy little pouch.
We’re so grateful she was found when she was—and we can’t wait to watch her continue to grow stronger every day.

Granite Belt Wildlife Carers is a not-for-profit organisation that relies on the support of our community to continue caring for injured and orphaned wildlife.
Every donation, no matter how small, helps us provide the care they need and gives them a second chance at life in the wild.
Your support truly saves lives.
https://www.gbwildlifecarers.org.au/donations.html

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21/03/2026

A very big thank you to Luke and Matty from Ergon who gave up part of their Saturday night to get a young mother koala down from a power pole in the middle of town. She has now been relocated out of town
Thank you so much again. Two lives saved, I would think, as being in town is no place for a koala and Joey on a Saturday night (or any night, for that matter!)

29/11/2025

Fun Facts About Kangaroos & Wallabies!

🦘 Kangaroos & wallabies can’t sweat — They lick their arms to cool down, & their saliva evaporates and helps regulate body temperature. Nature’s built-in air-con!
🦘 Kangaroos & wallabies can see almost 300 degrees around them - Their eyes are placed high and wide, giving them incredible side and rear vision
🦘 Joeys practice “pouch peeking” - Before they fully emerge, they poke their little heads out to look around and get used to the world — one of the cutest stages carers see
🦘 Kangaroo & wallaby tongues are surprisingly long - They use them to groom their forearms and faces, and sometimes their carers during bottle feeds!
🦘 Kangaroos swivel their ears like satellite dishes - They can rotate each ear independently to pinpoint sounds, especially predators
🦘 Joeys recognise their carers by smell and heartbeat - Orphaned joeys bond closely with the people caring for them. It’s how they learn to feel safe again

Kangaroos and wallabies truly are some of Australia’s most unique and remarkable animals.
As carers, we feel so privileged to be part of their journey. We volunteer our time, our homes, our sleep, and our hearts to give injured and orphaned wildlife the second chance they deserve.
The donations we receive allow us to rescue, rehabilitate, and release these precious animals back into the wild.
Every donation — big or small — goes straight to milk, pouches, medical care and the essentials our rescued wildlife need. 🦘 Your support helps us continue the work we volunteer to do every day.
Every bottle feed, every warm pouch, every life saved… it all happens because of you.

https://www.gbwildlifecarers.org.au/donati
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25/11/2025

Rescuing Joey's

Sadly, tens of thousands of native animals are hit or killed on Australian roads each year. Many female marsupials will be carrying a joey in their pouch, this is why it’s so important to always check the pouch of a deceased marsupial. If a pouch isn’t checked after a mother is injured or killed, her joey can be left to suffer from starvation or exposure. Joeys can survive in their mother’s pouch for days after the mother has passed. A simple pouch check can save a young life and give that joey the chance to grow up safely with a trained wildlife carer.

If you come across a kangaroo or wallaby that’s been hit by a car, you might be able to save a joey inside the mother’s pouch. Here’s how to help safely:

⚠️ALWAYS MAKE SURE IT IS SAFE TO PULL OVER ⚠️

🦘 Check if the mother is deceased. If you’re unsure, call Granite Belt Wildlife Rescue Hotline - 0418 144 073 or your local wildlife group
🦘Gently open the pouch
🦘A joey may be small, so look for fur, movement, or warmth, possibly using a torch to see to the back.
🦘If there’s a joey inside:
- Wrap it in a warm towel or blanket
- Keep it calm and quiet
- Do not feed it — only a trained wildlife carer should give milk.
🦘Call Granite Belt Wildlife Rescue Hotline on 0418 144 073 or take it to the nearest vet immediately
⚠️ REMEMBER YOUR SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST ⚠️

A few careful minutes could give a tiny joey a second chance at life. 💚
If you want to help orphaned or injured wildlife, consider supporting Granite Belt Wildlife Carers through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering.

Donations can be made securely via our website: https://www.gbwildlifecarers.org.au/donations.html

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Further information is available on our website: www.gbwildlifecarers.org.au

23/11/2025

Creating a wildlife-friendly garden is a simple way to help wallabies, kangaroos, possums, and even koalas find safe food, water and shelter right in your own backyard.

How to make your garden wildlife-friendly:
• Plant native trees and shrubs
• Add shallow, sturdy water bowls that won’t tip
• Keep a few areas natural for shelter
• Avoid using chemicals

Some great native plants include:
Bottlebrush, Grevillea, Wattle, Lilly Pilly, Kangaroo Grass, Wallaby Grass, Paperbark, and Banksia.
These support grazing animals, tree-climbers, and nectar feeders all year round.

If you’d like to support the work we do caring for injured and orphaned wildlife, please consider donating — every bit truly helps.
👉 https://www.gbwildlifecarers.org.au/donations.html

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19/11/2025

Who Are Granite Belt Wildlife Carers?

Granite Belt Wildlife Carers Inc (GBWC Inc) was established in 2006 by volunteers committed to rescuing, caring for and rehabilitating injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. That passion is still at the core of everything we do.
We are based in Stanthorpe, SE Qld, and help wildlife across the region including the NSW/Qld border, Texas, Allora, Killarney, Warwick, Liston and the Stanthorpe Plateau. Wherever native animals need us, we do our best to respond.
GBWC Inc became a registered charity in 2012 and joined the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission in 2024. We hold a current wildlife rehabilitation permit under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, valid until 6 September 2026.

Our volunteers open their homes and hearts to countless animals including joeys, koalas, possums, birds, reptiles and many others every year. We rely on community support through donations, sponsorships and by people reaching out when wildlife needs help.

Your donations can make a real difference — helping us rescue, heal, and nurture injured and orphaned wildlife so they can have a second chance at life.

https://www.gbwildlifecarers.org.au/donations.html

10/11/2025

Our little Storm Boy lost his battle tonight. Poor little chap. He simply wasn’t reacting to treatment and he had too much pain for a damaged little body to cope with. RIP beautiful boy.

09/11/2025

STORM BOY UPDATE: Keep the positive thoughts and prayers going. He is still critically ill but he did make it through the night. The vets and nurses are doing a wonderful job looking after him but it’s now up to him.