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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. Unfortunately, legislation (the EPBC Act) has proven ineffective at protecting essential ecological processes and biodiversity.
Deforestation in Australia ranks amongst the fastest in the developed world. Recent research undertaken by RSPCA Queensland and Greenpeace Australia Pacific revealed that an average of 100 million native animals are killed, injured or displaced each year from land clearing in Queensland and New South Wales. According to the Deforestation Report, the vast majority of clearing was for agricultural purposes (particularly beef production).
In addition to the devastating consequences for native flora and fauna, removal of trees destabilises the soil. The land and waterways also become degraded through increased salinity, erosion, and run-off of sediments and nutrients.
Australia’s native wildlife faces major survival challenges presented by habitat loss and the pressures of relentless development and urbanisation. In addition, unlike other wildlife species, bats are widely reviled both politically and socially. The desire to assist these misunderstood and much-maligned animals provided the motivation to establish NightWings Foundation.

What we support
Specific areas of interest for NightWings Foundation include:
On-ground works such as:
- tree planting projects
- hazard mitigation initiatives
Protection of flying-fox campsites
Protection of vegetation containing important food sources
Conservation of old growth forests
Lobbying against development proposals that will impact roost sites or natural food sources
Advocacy to local and State Government
Education and public awareness campaigns

Who we support
NightWings Foundation offers support to organisations that are endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipients, or registered income tax-exempt charitable entities.
Currently, discretionary amounts are awarded to a limited number of eligible beneficiaries whose activities align with the goals of NightWings Foundation. Ad hoc donations may occasionally be offered to reputable DGR registered volunteer wildlife groups.
Recipients previously selected to receive financial support include these deserving organisations:
Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld is a volunteer organisation providing a 24/7 rescue service, bat rehabilitation, community education and advice.