Southern Ash Wildlife Shelter

27/02/2026

26/02/2026

Massive thankyou to Warriors 4 Wildlife for their ongoing support 🐨💚

10/02/2026

“Grace Palmer” our Yellow Bellied Glider continues to grow - now just over 250grams and starting to recognise and eat nectar from eucalyptus flowers

19/01/2026

Andi has been an amazing help to us, always willing to take on a rescue and willing to learn and seek guidance when needed! Well done Andi and thankyou for all that you do💖

“Stevie” the brushtail possum joey pictured below was rescued by Andi and has been in care with one of our carers, soon to be released back to the wild 🥰 He entered care at 250g and is now over 1kg 💪🏻🐾

18/01/2026

Grace, a Yellow Bellied Glider (YBG) joey, was found at the base of a large tree by campers. She entered care weighing 98grams and is now just over 133grams. YBG are a large, active, sociable and vocal glider characterised by a gliding membrane (patagium) between the wrist and ankle, which allows them to glide long distances between trees. Their diet consists of nectar, sap, insects, and pollen, although Grace is still on formula. Their status is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss.

Our shelter is not for profit - if you’d like to help please go to: https://samthekoala.com.au/donations/

07/01/2026

06/01/2026

As the weather warms up and heatwave conditions are seen across the state this week, you can help birds, bugs, and animals by providing shady spots and water at your home.

🫗A shallow bowl of water can provide a drink or a dip for wildlife - add a few rocks or sticks so animals can climb out if needed
⛱️Create some shade using leafy branches or some fabric so wildlife can move out of the sun to cool down
🐾While keeping your pets cool, make sure they're playing cool and leaving wildlife alone

If you find an injured native animal call Wildlife Victoria on 03 8400 7300, or contact your local wildlife shelter, carer or vet.

26/11/2025

‼️ URGENT – GREY-HEADED FLYING FOX CRISIS ‼️
Our rescuers and carers are overwhelmed. We’re being inundated with orphaned pups and injured adults, and we desperately need community support right now.
If you can help, please do — every bit makes a difference.

How you can support:
🦇 Donate financially to help cover formula, medical supplies + emergency costs
🦇 Donate products to support our volunteer carers and rescuers
🦇 Share this post to help us reach more people

Thank you for standing with us during this crisis. 💛

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flybynightbats

15/11/2025

Looking after these 2 cheeky teddies (Sonny & Cher) whilst their carer has her annual holiday 🐨🐨

24/10/2025

🔥🌭 BUNNINGS BBQ FUNDRAISER 🌭🔥

What a beautiful say it’s shaping up to be! Come on down and support our shelter at Bunnings Traralgon!

We’ll be sizzling sausages to raise funds to help support the work we do rescuing and rehabilitating ill, injured and orphaned wildlife across Gippsland 🐨🐾💚

We’ll be there all day so come down and say hi 👋🏻

24/10/2025

🔥🌭 BUNNINGS BBQ FUNDRAISER 🌭🔥

Come down tomorrow and support our shelter at Bunnings Traralgon!

We’ll be sizzling sausages to raise funds to help support the work we do rescuing and rehabilitating ill, injured and orphaned wildlife 🐨🐾💚

We’ll be there all day so come down and say hi 👋🏻