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Australia Wallaby Rescue
Location: Australia: Rockhampton
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
50-52 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QP England
Call Us
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7613 2422
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7613 2992
Description
Travel to Queensland in Australia for the conservation adventure of a lifetime. Spend time in the wild outback of this sun-soaked destination, as you care for baby and adult wallabies injured through human activity. It isn't hard to see why this vast and rugged continent has captured the hearts of visitors from every walk of life and every part of the world. You cannot fail to fall in love with the laid back lifestyle, the gorgeous weather and the unique wildlife. However leaving at the end of your adventure may be a bit more of a problem!
What Does the Project Do?
Although wallabies and kangaroos are protected by law in Australia, it is easy to obtain a permit that allows individuals to shoot and kill these animals for commercial and non-commercial purposes. Although there are guidelines and a code of conduct in place that seek to ensure as humane a death as possible for the animals, this does not always protect the marsupials from suffering. Many are shot in the neck or chest, causing a slow, painful death, or snared in traps where they will slowly starve. Often if a mother is killed as a pest, the joey in her pouch will eventually die as it has no way of looking after itself.
Where Will I be Staying?
You will stay in simple shared huts which, although basic, still include cooking facilities, a laundry and hot shower. The project is based in a remote rural area, so you won't be visiting bars or restaurants in the evenings but this is a great excuse simply to relax and enjoy the glorious landscapes and countryside.
Highlights
* Minimum age of 18 years
* Book early to avoid disappointment.
* Now fully booked for July & approaching capacity for August!
* Now fully booked until September!
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
1,750
Cost Include Description:
What's Included:
Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on equipment & visas
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt
In-country:
* 3 meals a day
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Ground transfers to project
* Project orientation
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- volunteering
- conservation
- veterinary
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Australia
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Phone/Video Interview
Frontier's Mission Statement
To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.
Year Founded
1989
