Ipswich has been hit hard by Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (LPS), a disease that causes the birds to become paralysed and unable to fly. Lorikeets with LPS require intensive care followed by long-term rehabilitation. The cause remains unknown, with research failing to identify an infectious agent or man-made toxin as the culprit.

Laura is a permitted wildlife carer operating in Ipswich, QLD, caring for a large number of affected birds. Laura's wildlife care is self-funded, but with the large influx of birds, the financial cost of food and health treatments is significant.

This fund has been organised by Laura's husband, Ben, as she is simply too busy caring for the birds. All funds will be spent on food and supplies to aid the Lorikeets. Any additional funds remaining after the LPS season has passed will be used to support the other native wildlife in her care.

EDIT 04/02/24: We have reached doubled our goal, combined with all the lorikeet food that has been gifted we are in a fantastic position to keep these guys safe and fed untillk they are ready to be released. Remember we arent the only ones doing this, please consider helping other carers and organisations such as the RSPCA. Thank you all so much, we will get to thanking you all individualy once things calm down.

EDIT 06/02/24: We got the first drop of funds in the bank yesterday and were able to order some much needed crop feeding needles and syringes, as well as some fresh fruit and new food bowls. We have made contact with a vet who is helping us out with an order of various meds and suppliments to help these poor little guys out. Your kind gifts are being put to work!