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Nationals Member for Morwell Russell Northe today announced that wildlife rehabilitators, shelter operators and foster carers can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 to care for wildlife.

By Russell Northe - 8th February 2012 - Back to News

"Wildlife rehabilitators, shelter operators and foster carers across the Morwell electorate can now apply for grants up to $5,000 to assist them with the costs associated with their work, such as veterinary bills, medicine, feed or maintaining enclosures," said Mr Northe.

"The Latrobe Valley has some densely forested regions and our National Parks are home to an abundance of native animals. Unfortunately as a direct consequence of human activity, thousands of wild animals are killed, injured or orphaned each year.

"Our wildlife carers are committed to looking after these sick or injured animals, with much of the work of rescuing and caring for these animals falling on their shoulders.

"This funding will help support the work these dedicated volunteers and organisations undertake."

Mr Northe said the funding will help wildlife rehabilitators cover the cost of veterinary bills, feed, medicine, maintaining enclosures and even training courses.

"Without these wildlife shelter operators and wildlife foster carers some of our beloved native wildlife would be left without much-needed support."

Application forms will be posted to all registered organisations and carers in the coming days. Applications close on Monday 5 March 2012.

To find out more information about the wildlife rehabilitators program, go to www.dse.vic.gov.au or call 13 61 86.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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