Easter Fundraiser Saturday March 31st

Published
24 March 2018

Easter Poster 1 2018

Our Easter Fundraiser is to raise money for the ongoing running of the Shelter.

We provide a much needed service for Australia’s iconic Wildlife which involves the rescue, care and rehabilitation of sick ,injured and orphaned Wildlife.

We specialise mainly in Koalas and Eastern Grey Kangaroos and need your help .

We are purely voluntary run relying  on donations from the General Public, Tourists, Businesses and Organisations to operate.

Daily costs include medical supplies, veterinary expenses ,special milk formula, hard feeds, rescue /transport ,cleaning washing supplies.

Please come along,  enjoy a great day out on the Island while supporting our local Koalas and All Wildlife.

There will be a Sausage Sizzle and drinks available.

 

 

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Easter Mini Fair Fundraiser Saturday April 15th

Published
4 April 2017

easter flyer 2017

Our Easter Fundraiser is to raise money for the ongoing running of the Shelter.

We provide a much needed service for Australia’s iconic Wildlife which involves the rescue, care and rehabilitation of sick ,injured and orphaned Wildlife.

We specialise mainly in Koalas and Eastern Grey Kangaroos and need your help .

We are purely voluntary run relying  on donations from the General Public, Tourists, Businesses and Organisations to operate.

Daily costs include medical supplies, veterinary expenses ,special milk formula, hard feeds, rescue /transport ,cleaning washing supplies.

Please come along, fun for the kids, enjoy a great day out on the Island while supporting our local Koalas and All Wildlife.

Ride the Koalas ,one of our major sponsors  will have the hire bikes available , a lot of fun for families to explore the island on and spot the Koalas.

There will be a Sausage Sizzle, Novelty Food ,Drinks and  Mr Whippy ice-creams available.

Carnival atmosphere to enjoy operated by K&M Party Mayhem  with  face painting, novelty balloons, jumping castle, laughing clowns . Devonshire teas held by our local garden club. Book stall, trash and treasure. Sharon, a local photographer will be selling photos, postcards and more. Essential Oils with Carly  will be selling natural bath and body products.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

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Mini Fair Fundraiser results 2016

Published
4 January 2017

New Years Eve Fundraiser was a huge success with a total raised of $2841.80.

We would like to thank the tourists, locals, organisations and businesses for their support.

The money we raised goes towards Veterinary accounts, medical supplies,milk formula, hard feeds, cleaning supplies and rescue and transport costs to name the main expenses. Without the support of the general public we simply could not afford to operate at the capacity we do.  We have an enormous amount of koalas and other Wildlife coming into care throughout the year.  Statistics are available on our website and financials will also be available to view on our website early in the new year, thanks to Riviera Accounting Paynesville.

We would like to thank our sponsors who made the day possible –

MENS SHED PAYNESVILLE who donated a BBQ to us to keep, just amazing!!

RITCHIE’S SUPA IGA PAYNESVILLE

FOODWORKS PAYNESVILLE

K&M PARTY MAYHEM

RIDE THE KOALAS

PIXI PALACE

UNITED FUEL PAYNESVILLE

NICKS CLOTHING BAIRNSDALE who donated our printed shirts & hats

Please support theses businesses who support the Wildlife!!

Finally thankyou to the wonderful hard working team of volunteers who work for the Shelter, an amazing group of people totally dedicated to the care of our iconic Wildlife.

Our next fundraiser will be Easter Saturday the 15th of April 2017.

Thankyou from all the Wildlife.

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Mini Fair Fundraiser Saturday 31st of December

Published
27 December 2016

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Come along and have fun while at the same time helping us to care for sick injured and orphaned Koalas & Other Wildlife.
We are purely voluntary run totally reliant on the generosity of the public, organisation’s and Businesses to provide the service we do.
All money raised goes towards veterinary, medical supplies, milk formula, rescue & transport costs, cleaning and laundry just to name the main.
We have K&M Party Mayhem, jumping castle ,novelty food, book stall, trash and treasure, Pixie Palace ,sausage sizzle and more.

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Annual Mini-Fair Fundraiser – Saturday Jan 2nd

Published
29 December 2015

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Raymond Island Burns Update

Published
1 May 2015

The Shelter has received a letter from

The Hon. Lisa Neville MP
Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water

 

The burn 2BBB0012 scheduled for late Autumn will not be ignited until results have been received from further consultation.

 

This is a great start for our Wildlife.

Thank you to the Minister immensely for consideration of such fragile critical habitat for our precious wildlife.

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Easter Fundraiser – The Results

Published
20 April 2015

The Shelter wishes to say a Special Thank-you

To The Residents, Tourists, General Public, Businesses and Organisations that supported our Easter Fundraiser on April 5th, 2015.

An incredible result with $7070 raised from our Major Raffle over the past 3 months and $1900 raised from the sausage sizzle, tin rattle and day entertainment.

This could not have been achieved without the dedication and hard work of volunteers who work tirelessly to run the Shelter. An amazing group of people we thank immensely for their work.

Finally without the generosity of the following businesses & organisations the fundraiser would not have been possible

All money raised goes to the ongoing daily care of our sick, injured, orphaned & abandoned precious Wildlife and towards the building of a purpose built treatment facility, primarily for Koalas.

 

 Congratulations to Our Major Raffle Winners

1st Prize – April Burnett

From Bairnsdale

2nd Prize – Marc Metcalfe

From Churchill

3rd Prize – Jenny Lamb

From Beaumaris

 

A Sincere and Heartfelt Thank-you to our Sponsors

Major Raffle

1st prize – 3 day boating holiday value $2240

Bulls Cruisers

Thank you Peter Blainey

 

2nd Prize – Bosch professional precision Jigsaw value $399

Dahlsens Mitre 10

Thank you Adrian Chila & Brian Found.

 

3rd Prize – 2 nights accommodation Pt Hicks Lighthouse Bungalow value $240

Gippsland Lakes Escapes

Thank you Jenny & Brian Easton

 

Day Draw – $100 voucher

Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill

Thank you Chris Bibby

 

Sausage Sizzle / Fun fair

Ride the Koalas

Joocy – Advertisement, Website, Facebook

Men Shed – Paynesville

Oz Carnies – Jumping castles/ Zorb balls

Pixie Palace – Face Painting

Waterview Bakery

Coles

United Fuel Paynesville

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Proposed Burns 2BBB0012 & 2BBB0029

Published
10 March 2015

To Be Burnt Between April – September 2015

Last pieces of Unique untouched Forest on Raymond Island

If you don’t wish for this to Happen please email your concerns to:

The Hon. Lisa Neville MP

Minister for Environment,Climate Change and Water

lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au

Inspector-General for Emergency Management, Department of Justice & Regulation

igem.info@justice.vic.gov.au

Brad Fisher District Manager – Tambo

brad.fisher@delwp.vic.gov.au

Mick Beckers Fire Management Officer

Mick.Beckers@delwp.vic.gov.au

William McCutcheon Chief Ranger East Gippsland

william.mccutcheon@parks.vic.gov.au

Jeremy Tscharke Ranger in Charge Bairnsdale

jeremy.tscharke@parks.vic.gov.au

Deadline for submissions to the Inspector General are the 12-3-2015

Please consider the following points in your letter.

Points to note re burning and mechanical clearing
• Last untouched parcels of crown forest left on the Island. Home to hundreds of species.Unique no other area on the Island like it. Must be protected for now and the future.
• Many species of plants, huge diversity of species regenerating without fire eg. Banksia serrata. Acacia mearnsii
• No fire history recorded as quoted by Mick Beckers from DEWLP in 2 separate Letters. One states over 100 years the other states over 50 years.
• Fuel load classified as extreme by DEWLP no evidence has been supplied by the DEWLP. Walking through it is clearly evident that this is not the case. The ground is visible, damp with mosses heavily used animal tracks with low leaf litter naturally eaten and broken down.
• Mick Beckers quotes the area is loaded with head high bracken -UNTRUE
• No actual fire risk surveys undertaken
• No flora and fauna surveys undertaken
• No surveys on the effects before and after burns/ mechanical clearing on Flora and Fauna.
• No Aboriginal Archaeological surveys undertaken for the Traditional Land Owners The Gunai Kurnai People.
• Total disregard for the evc listed forest
• CFA have confirmed that Raymond Island has never had a recorded wildfire only deliberately lit fires.
• Previous parcels burnt and mechanically cleared are now bracke wastelands with only Banksia and bracken fern remaining. Total loss of diversity, loss of life, total loss of food and shelter for the Wildlife.
• Total loss of many species of plantlife and micro habitat. Will take at least 50-100 years to return to its former natural forest.
• Raymond Island becoming parcels of bracken fern.
• Koalas to be caught, removed from burn site then returned to sight at the end of the day exposing them to a high risk of sustaining burns.

Outcomes we require:

Pause and review of all burning and mechanical Vegetation clearing.

• Independent review on Raymond Island as a separate identity. Noting Unique flora and fauna habitat
• Raymond Island not to be categorized based on a general modelling of other forested areas of Victoria.
• Flora and fauna surveys scientifically completed.
• Surveys completed on the effects of previously burnt/ mechanically cleared sites
• Actual Fire risk versus perceived risk surveys scientifically completed
• Fuel Load surveys scientifically completed.
• Aboriginal Archaeological surveys completed.
• Environmental protection overlays adhered to and all fire protection plans implemented in the future to accommodate the Flora and fauna without disregard.
• Habitat protected for Raymond Islands unique species.

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Mini Fair Report

Published
21 January 2015

Raymond Island Koala & Wildlife Shelter held its first annual Mini Fair on December the 28th 2014.

The day was a huge success with $4100 raised in total.

The money  will go to medical expenses and towards a new Fly Proof enclosure for the Koalas.

Many people attended, tourists, visitors and locals. The day was warm and sunny, just perfect.

 

A Special Thankyou to:

Everyone who came along and supported the work we do.

Oz Carnies who provided the entertainment.

Annika from Paint me Silly who provided face painting.

Ride the Koalas for their wonderful donation and ongoing support of our Shelter.

Our dedicated team of volunteers who worked tirelessly to organise and run this event.

 

And to our sponsors for the day.

Major Raffle

Bulls Cruisers

Dahlsens Bairnsdale

Gippsland Lakes Escapes

Day Raffle

Ritchies IGA Paynesville

Peels Cruises

Aquamania

Boathouse Pizza & Grill

Bunnings

Sausage Sizzle/Stalls

Mens Shed Paynesville

Coles Bairnsdale

Ritchies IGA Paynesville

Waterview Bakery

Foodworks

Koala Hill Crafts

Aussie Blue Soveniers

Bret Ward Real Estate

LJ Hooker Real Estate

Bret Ward Real Estate

Bendigo Bank

REGFM  Radio Station

ABC Radio

United Petrol Station Paynesville

 

 

 

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