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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:

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On-ground works such as:

  • tree planting projects
  • hazard mitigation initiatives
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Protection of flying-fox campsites

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Protection of vegetation containing important food sources

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Conservation of old growth forests

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Lobbying against development proposals that will impact roost sites or natural food sources

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Advocacy to local and State Government

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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: 

Daintree Life aims to create a better environment by planting 500,000 rainforest trees by 2030.

Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld  is a volunteer organisation providing a 24/7 rescue service, bat rehabilitation, community education and advice.