My name is John and my family and I have been active wildlife rescuers and carers for the past nine years. We live just north of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Australia .

It is a popular part of Australia, which means that many people want to make this place their home. Unfortunately, this has had a negative impact on the resident wildlife in the area. Increased human population, less habitat and busier roads have all taken their toll on these beautiful creatures.

We have rescued and cared for many orphaned and injured Joeys. There have been a lot of success stories, but alas, some tragedies as well.

Raising an orphaned Joey is no short term feat. The average time frame from when a Joey is received until it is ready for release is about 7-9 months. Costs of raising an orphaned Joey average A$500.00 per animal. This does not include any medication or veterinary visits that may be needed during the term of care.

We are not an association. This web site has been funded privately by a family who cares for the environment and has concerns about the future of our native wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. We gladly give of our time and money to care for orphaned wildlife so that it can be rehabilitated and returned to the wild.

The site is designed to give visitors an understanding of the plight of the Agile wallabies and other native wildlife in our area.

For those of you considering becoming carers, we have included some information that may help you with your decision. For existing carers, you will find information that may be of assistance in raising an orphaned Joey.

Although from a scientific point of view agile wallabies are not endangered or even rare, there are other issues to consider such as ethics, social values and lifestyle issues. After all, it's their home too!

Unsustainable development practices must be stopped to ensure that we preserve what little natural environment is left in the Cairns region.