Support
What we support
Specific areas of interest for NightWings Foundation include:
On-ground works such as
- tree planting projects
- hazard mitigation initiatives
Protection of existing bat campsites
Protection of vegetation containing important food sources
Conservation of old growth forests
Identifying development proposals that will impact bat campsites or important food sources
Advocacy to local and State Government
Education and public awareness campaigns
Why we support
Australia has more than 1,900 threatened species.
The list includes 93 species of native fauna and 226 species of native flora that are considered Critically Endangered.
Deforestation in Australia ranks amongst the fastest in the developed world. A recent NSW Government Report revealed that 51,400 hectares of woody vegetation was cleared in 2020. According to the Queensland Government’s Statewide Landcover & Trees Study (SLATS) figures, 668,208 hectares of forest and bushland was destroyed during 2018-19. The vast majority of clearing (over 80%) was for agricultural purposes, particularly beef production.
Tens of millions of native animals are killed annually by this scale of clearing, sending even iconic native species such as the koala on the path towards extinction. In addition to devastating consequences for flora and fauna, the removal of trees destabilises the soil. It degrades the land and waterways through increased salinity, erosion, and run-off of sediments and nutrients.
Unfortunately, legislation (the EPBC Act) has proved ineffective at protecting essential ecological processes and biodiversity.
Who we support
In accordance with legal limitations, NightWings Foundation is only permitted to fund organisations that are endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipients, or registered income tax-exempt charitable entities.
Currently, unsolicited discretionary amounts are awarded to a limited number of worthy and eligible beneficiaries whose activities align with the goals of NightWings Foundation. Financial assistance may also be offered to reputable volunteer wildlife groups to acquire equipment, infrastructure or achieve other goals which directly contribute towards the welfare of bats in care and in the wild.
The following organisations are among past recipients chosen by the Trustees to receive financial support:
Bat Rescue Inc. A non-profit volunteer wildlife group dedicated to the welfare and conservation of Australia’s flying-foxes and microbats.