• Who to contact if you find injured wildlife?

    Answer

    WILVOS - All wildlife, 24/7 Emergency Hotline: 07 54416200

    Bat Rescue If you find an injured bat, or one that is on the ground or hanging alone by itself during the day, DO NOT TOUCH IT, and keep children and domestic pets away. Phone the WILVOS Hotline 07 54416200 or the RSPCA ph: 1300 264 625.

    Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue - Ph: (07) 5439 9995

    Wildcare South East Queensland: 07 5527 2444

    Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital: For wildlife emergencies in South-East Queensland, call the 24 hour hotline on 1300 369 652.

  • Marine wildlife injuries, strandings and entanglements

    Answer

    Please report sick, injured or dead turtles, dolphin, dugongs or whales to:

    Report marine animals entangled in:

    • shark nets to the Shark Hotline on 1800 806 891, or
    • fishing equipment to the Department of Environment and Science on 1300 130 372.

  • Pollution Hotline

    Answer

    • If you spot a pollution problem, you can call the Queensland Department Environment Tourism Science and Innovation (DETSI) 24 hour pollution hotline on 1300 130 372.

  • Lorikeet and flying fox paralysis syndromes

    Answer

    If you see groups of sick flying foxes or rainbow lorikeets, it could be lorikeet and flying fox paralysis syndromes.

    What are these syndromes?

    Both occur seasonally and occur across a similar geographic range – from Sydney to South East Queensland.

    As the name suggests, they cause paralysis and paresis (along with some other symptoms in some instances) in each species ultimately resulting in death.

    It is not clear yet whether the agent or process causing these syndromes are the same in each species, or even what it is in either species.

    These syndromes appear to be seasonal and have a far greater prevalence around 2-3 days after heavy rainfall.

    What can you do?

    • If you see a sick flying fox or lorikeet please:
      • Avoid contact with the animal. Record what you see, including the location of the animal and take photos or video if safe to do so.
      • Call the RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625). See the Qld Government website for further advice.
    • It is normal for a few animals to get sick for other reasons this time of year. An event is when multiple animals are impacted in a small area. Report events using the Flying-fox Event Report Form should you see any of the following:
      • 10 or more lorikeets in a small area e.g. under one tree
      • two or more flying foxes in a small area e.g. under one tree
    • Report to please include:
      • location – dot on a map/GPS co-ordinates
      • time and date
      • number of animals you have noticed
      • photo of animals
      • photo of surrounding area e.g. tree they are next to, fruit on the ground nearby etc.

  • Recycling e-waste and appliances

    Answer

  • Recycling clothing and textiles

    Answer

    Items that are not in good enough condition to be donated for sale by charities can be recycled. 

    • Sheridan has a recycling program that you can bring sheets, quilt covers or towels of any brand, to the instore bins to be recycled. Bring to any store. Must be 100% cotton, polyester, or cotton/polyester blend, bamboo, Modal or Tenel. 
    • H & M Stores provide collection for garment recycling
    • Sheets, towels and blankets (no feather filling) can be donated to animal shelters.