Wishlist for Wildlife: Every Item Makes a Difference

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While financial contributions are always appreciated and vital to supporting the treatment of our precious wildlife, we understand that some individuals and businesses may prefer to assist through in-kind support. To help facilitate this, we have compiled a wishlist of essential equipment required to continue delivering the high standard of care and rehabilitation our animals depend on. 

Below is a list of equipment and supplies essential for providing ongoing care and rehabilitation for the wildlife in our care. Donations of any of the following items would be greatly appreciated:

• Poly Garden Wheelbarrows (large square and standard styles)
  Kindly donated by Cory and Carol Loader
   
• Plastic Rakes – large, wide varieties preferred
   
• Indoor and Outdoor Brooms – both hard and soft bristle types
   
• Stackable Food-Grade Storage Bins or Tubs
   
• WiFi Security Cameras – Eufy brand preferred, for remote animal monitoring
   
• Makita 18V Rechargeable Batteries
   
• Large Animal Catching Nets – with extended handles
   
• Timber Posts – long lengths
   
• Construction Timber – for building wildlife enclosures
   
• Clear or Tinted Roofing Panels
   
• Water Tanks – approx. 1.5m x 1.5m
   
• Long Catching Pole
   
• Industrial-Grade Washing Machine and Dryer
   
• Wall-Mounted Retractable Washing Line
  Kindly donated by Cory and Carol Loader
   
• Shade Cloth or Shade Sails – in rolls
   
• Landscaping Materials – mulch, straw, and sand
   
• UV and Heat Lamps – suitable for animal care environments
   
• Submersible Transfer Pump
   
• Bird Baths on Pedestal Stands
   
• Oxygen Generator
  Generously donated by Cory and Carol Loader
   
• Specialised Wildlife Feed and Supplements – including Vetafarm and Wombaroo products:
   
  • Echidna Mix
     
  • Insectivore Powder
     
  • Reptile Supplements
     
  • Lorikeet & Honeyeater Mix
     
  • Hand Rearing Formulas
     
  • Marsupial Formulas

Our long-term vision is to establish a dedicated wildlife hospital equipped with full-time staff and expanded enclosures specifically designed to meet the rehabilitation needs of larger raptors. Achieving this goal will require the support and generosity of our community. 

For any enquiries regarding the listed items, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via phone, email, or our online contact form. We welcome your support and would be glad to assist. 

We were grateful to receive generous wishlist donations from Coral and Corey Loader. Their continued support of the Hospital and wildlife shelters following this year’s devastating bushfires, including one that occurred near their own property, has been truly remarkable. In addition to collecting cans, they ran a market stall to raise funds for a much-needed item from our wishlist. Their kindness and initiative are deeply appreciated. Coral and Corey have also played an active role in wildlife monitoring and recovery efforts post-fire, and were instrumental in the rescue and successful release of Aibell the echidna and Drew the ringtail possum. Corey even crafted a custom release box to support Drew’s rehabilitation following burn treatment. For more details on Aibell and Drew, see our blog post: https://ballaratwildlifehospital.org.au/diary-1/f/buninyong-bushfires