How To Make a Donation?
Pilbara Wildlife Carers Association is a registered charity so all donations over $2 are tax deductible. There are several ways you can donate. If you have a query relating to a donation, feel free to contact us.
Online Donations
You can make a one off or recurring donation to:
Alternatively, a donation can be made via our Give Now page.
Direct Deposit
If you would like to make a donation by direct deposit or EFT, please contact us.
Postal Donations
Cheques and money orders can be made out to 'Pilbara Wildlife Carers Association’ and posted to:
Pilbara Wildlife Carers Association Inc
PO Box 523
Karratha 6714 Western Australia
Our friends
Friends of Pilbara Wildlife Carers
Help us rescue and rehabilitate native wildlife for as little as $10 per month. Your symbolic adoption supports PWCA's efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and release our precious native animals back into their natural habitats. New Friends of PWCA will receive an adoption pack including a certificate, a book, brochures, stubbie holder and stickers, plus more!
By contributing in which ever way you choose, all of us at the PWCA will be very happy to welcome any new Friends and you can be assured that your support goes to the area in which you choose. By supporting us you are involved in the vital role of rehabilitation and release of native fauna in the Pilbara.
Contribute to the survival of a species today!
What you will receive?
A Certificate
Bumper Sticker - Friend of PWCA
Sticker and Stubbie holder
A Bush Book relative to your species (Turtles of the Pilbara Coast, Mammals of North Western Australia, Common Birds of the Backyard, Australian Birds of Prey, Snakes of Western Australia)
Help Save our Turtles
In WA we are lucky enough to host six of the world’s seven species of turtles: Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Flatback, Leatherback and Olive Ridley.
All marine turtles in Australian waters are protected species at both State and Commonwealth levels. Marine turtles generally live for a long time and are slow to reach sexual maturity - it can take between 10 and 50 years for a turtle to begin to breed. The only time they leave the ocean is when the adult females lay their eggs on beaches, and occasionally to bask during the nesting season.
We have many nesting beaches in the Pilbara so pay attention to any signage to make sure you do not four wheel driving on nesting beaches next time you go out. All sea turtles are listed as vulnerable, except the Loggerhead which is endangered.
Help Save our Kangaroos
Kangaroos are endemic to Australia and include wallabies, tree kangaroos, quokkas, and pademelons. Kangaroos are impacted on roads by our cars, shot for food, and suffer loss of habitat. Here in the Pilbara we have Euros or Wallaroos, the iconic Red Kangaroo and Rothschild Wallabies.
We are called out to attend to kangaroos that have been hit by cars and trains. Those that can be, are rehabilitated and released. More often than not the mothers are hit and killed and the joeys rescued and raised. Generally the joeys are in care for 9 to 12 months before being released. This takes up enormous amount of time and money.
Help Save Our Birds
Common birds are the ones that we see everywhere, everyday. They sing, play and amuse us with their antics and intrigue us with their variety of colour and diversity of species. Not just the birds we see in our backyards but the birds out in the bush such as quails, bush turkeys, finches, spinifex pigeons and bushstone curlews.
And those we see down at the beach like seagulls, sandpipers, plovers and terns. These make up the majority of birds that come into care.The more common birds are pink and grey galahs, corellas, doves, crested pigeons, mularks and yellow throated miners as well as the occasional butcherbird and budgie.
Help Save our Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey or Raptors include Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Kites, Buzzards, Harriers, Ospreys and Owls. Raptors are easily identified by their hooked bills, intense eyes and powerful feet. They are predominantly coloured in browns, greys, whites and blacks, but often have brightly coloured bare parts such as yellow feet and yellow or red eyes. Raptors hunt either on the wing or from a perch. Many larger raptors search for prey while soaring high above. In the Pilbara they suffer from habitat destruction.
Help Save our Reptiles
The Australian continent is home to about 900 reptiles species contained in 16 families- and counting! These include crocodiles, fresh water turtles, geckos, legless lizards, dragons, monitors, skinks, snakes and pythons.
Reptiles enjoy statutory protection and it is illegal to keep any reptile without a special license. That aside reptiles are part of our native fauna that are both beautiful and diverse. The Pilbara is home to a number of Reptiles in particular the Olive Python which is listed as vulnerable.
Unfortunately the reptiles in the Pilbara are subject to poaching. Report any suspicious activity!
Workplace
Workplace Giving
A simple and effective way to give much needed donations that support Pilbara Wildlife Carers Association is by setting up a regular donation through pre-tax salary deductions. Many organisations very generously pledge to match any donations made by their employees as well.
Employers
Please consider supporting our wildlife by including us in your workplace giving program. Pilbara Wildlife Carers Association is a charity with DGR status qualifying us for the workplace giving program. Our ABN is 20 390 146 216.
All of the necessary information is provided by the Australian Taxation Office.
Another way of supporting us is by holding a fundraiser at work such as a sausage sizzle, or by donating the funds received from the sale of drink cans.
For further information including donation deposit details feel free to contact us
Employees
Check to see whether your workplace already has a workplace giving program that you can join.
Talk to your Payroll Manager and ask them to register to donate. Let them know that they can contact us for donation deposit details
You can also get involved by fundraising for us. For more information have a look at the Get Involved section.
In kind
In kind donations
From time to time we require clean blankets, pillow cases, towels, unused or out of date medical supplies, cages, pet packs and other items depending on circumstances and our storage capacity.
You may like to donate something or a service of value rather than money to assist us in caring for wildlife.
Items can also be donated that we can possibly auction to raise much needed funds. To discuss this option please contact us.
Leave a Bequest
Remember Pilbara Wildlife Carers in your Will!
Remembering our precious wildlife in your Will is a wonderful legacy to leave.
Considering PWCA in your Will, means many more native animals will be able to be rescued and released back into the wild for many years to come.
A modest gift in your Will can make a very big difference to the plight of our native wildlife.
Leaving a bequest is one of the most valuable ways you can help us to continue our mission. As there are different types of bequests that can be left, it is best to seek advice, as when making a gift in your will it is important to use correct legal terminology and your solicitor can help you with that.