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The History of the Sanctuary
The wildlife sanctuary opened in the 1980’s and each year it welcomes tens of thousands of visitors through it’s gates. It comprises of a 35-acre area, which is enclosed by a feral-proof fence. This was designed in order to keep predators out, allow habitat re-growth and encourage the numbers of birds and mammals to flourish. Many of the species found here are endangered so the sanctuary proves a safe haven where they can roams free.
Some of the Sanctuary Goals Include:
- Continue developing the sanctuary in a way that allows it to become both an iconic tourist destination as well as sustainable ecosystem allowing the overall goals to be reached
- Allow participants to see the effects of their hard work by involving them with habitat restoration projects form start to finish
- Continue with the development and practice of essential research projects relating to native flora, platypus, bandicoots and bettongs in particular
- Keeping accurate records of the numbers of reintroduced mammals. This will be done through nighttime censuses
- Familiarise participants with several key species involved captive breeding.
- Research the effects that foraging has on the health of soils, flora and overall populations
- Calculating the sanctuary’s carrying capacity (working out numbers of each species that can be supported)
Visa
You should choose from either a tourist visa or a working holiday visa. The tourist visa, also know as an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), allows you to spend up to 3 months in Australia. If you are between the age of 18-30 and plan to stay in Australia for longer than 3 months, you can get a working holiday visa which also allows you to undertake paid work.
Project Age Limit
Minimum age 18, maximum decided on potential participants health.
Project Support
Throughout your stay you will have the support and guidance of the sanctuary staff and coordinator. They will provide you with assistance and help you with any questions or advise you need during your stay. In addition, you are also able to contact our UK staff 24 hours a day should you need to, via our emergency contact number.
Project Orientation
Upon your arrival at the sanctuary, you will be given a detailed orientation and tour. This is a great chance to ask questions, and topics covered will include;
- An introduction to the sanctuary
- Health and safety briefing
- Workplace ethics
- Meals and accommodation
- An introduction to the area
- Transportation and free time
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