This Christmas, we’re raising vital funds to help two orphaned wombat joeys currently in the care of Emerald–Monbulk Wildlife Shelter. These tiny babies lost their mums in road accidents — a sadly common reality in the Dandenong Ranges. But thanks to someone stopping to check the pouch, their lives were saved.

Now they need specialised, round-the-clock care for almost two years before they can be safely released back into the wild. The shelter is entirely volunteer-run, receives no government funding, and relies on the kindness of people like you to cover:

✨ Milk formula (which is extremely expensive)

✨ Heat sources and bedding

✨ Veterinary treatment

✨ Specialised food as they grow

✨ Safe outdoor enclosure development

✨ Rehabilitation support until release

Your donation will go directly toward keeping these little wombat joeys fed, warm, healthy, and on the path to their new life in the wild.

❤️ Your donation today is truly the gift of life.

Whether it’s $5 or more, your generosity helps the wildlife shelter continue the quiet, powerful work they do every single day — rescuing, feeding, nurturing, and eventually releasing Australia’s most vulnerable wildlife.

Why We’re Fundraising

The shelter and Wendy has cared for countless wombats, wallabies, possums, and native animals over the years. But this season has been especially tough — more orphans than usual, rising costs of formula and vet care, and limited donations.

These two wombat joeys require constant care — bottle feeds every few hours, warmth, love, and specialised housing. It is a huge emotional and financial commitment, and they do it purely out of love.

How You Can Help

Please donate if you can, and share this campaign to help us reach more people who care about wildlife rescue.

This Christmas, your kindness can give these babies a future they almost didn’t get.

On behalf of Wendy, the Emerald–Monbulk Wildlife Shelter, and myself (Bree) at Fletchers Yarra Ranges, these two precious wombat joeys — thank you so much for your support.

Merry Christmas, and thank you for giving the gift of life.