Since 1985, we have
established a network of
hundreds of volunteer who
rescue, rehabilitate and
release sick, injured or
orphaned native wildlife.
Each year we receive over
100,000 phone calls and
rescue over 56,000 native
animals from frightened
koalas to distressed
penguins.
The Intent of WIRES:
WIRES is a non-profit,
non-political organisation
with branches operating
across NSW. Over 90% of our
funding comes from public
donations. Each year we
receive a small grant from
the NSW National Parks and
Wildlife Service and the NSW
Department of Agriculture -
these grants represent 8.5%
of our funding.
At WIRES, the best interests
of the animal are always
placed first. After
treatment - often involving
intensive veterinary care
and nursing by unpaid
rescuers and carers -
animals are returned to the
wild, with as little human
intervention as possible.
