Queensland Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
District 1: Northern Region
Cape York / Dry Tropics / Gulf
Position Vacant
District 2: Northern Region
Wet Tropics / Cairns Marine
Connie Pinson- [Secretary]
Cow Bay Qld.
Phone: 07 40989056 (click to call)
I live in the Daintree and have been working with wildlife since 2000 , starting out originally in Mid North Coast NSW with Wires.
I predominantly work with Bats and Flying-foxes, including presenting Bat Training throughout Australia.
I am also trained and experienced with Birds and Small Mammals (mainly Bandicoots and Melomys) and have some limited experience with Possums.
I have previously been both President and Vice President in various Wildlife Groups.
In my spare time, my husband and I run a business called Daintree Life where we conduct rainforest revegetation work in the Daintree. Since our inception in 2018 we have planted over 25,00 trees (to September 2024) – expanding wildlife habitat. For all carers one of the hardest things about getting animals into care is being able to release them with the knowledge that they can be returned to the wild with sufficient habitat to sustain them.
I am also an avid photographer, with a strong interest in Wildlife and Nature photography.
I hope as the District Rep for Far North Qld, to be able to be a conduit for QWRC Wildlife members/Carers in this area and would like to encourage all members from the area to feel free to contact me for help.
District 3: Northern Region
Savannah / Townsville Marine
Position Vacant
District 4: Central Region
Mackay / Whitsunday
Position Vacant
District 5 Central Region
Capricorn / Gladstone
Janet Irvine – [Treasurer – Membership Secretary]
Rosedale Qld.
Phone: 0411 254 661 (click to call)
email: janet-irvine@hotmail.com (click to email)
The day my life changed in becoming a wildlife carer is the day I stumbled across Ipswich Koala Protection Society (IKPS) Members at a fundraiser at Redbank Plaza more then 25 years ago. I knew then that wildlife would play a major part in my life, I instantly signed up as volunteer with IKPS and Moggill Koala hospital, helping to care for injured and sick Koalas.
It didn’t take long before I was rescuing and caring for a variety of native animals with IKPS, such as Brushtailed Possums, Ringtailed Possums, Gliders, Lizards, Birds, Kangaroos, Wallabies and Koalas.
I moved to Gladstone in 2008 and have continued rescuing and caring for Wildlife with both my individual koala permit and eventually joining Gladstone Wildlife. I now focus mainly on caring for the Macropod species, and with the advantage of sufficient safe land, I am able to raise and release from my home. Over the years I’ve raised and released many macropods and have offered to help other carers with a safe release site. The best advice for myself, is each animal that comes into care, is different from the last one, try and keep it simple “KISS”, is the best steps to follow. They are all so fragile and special to Australia.
As the District Rep for District 5 Capricorn / Gladstone Central Region, I offer my help to any Wildlife Carer needing advice or even a shoulder to lean on in this harsh caring environment. Please feel free to contact me to discuss any concerns by phone or email.
District 6: Central Region
Longreach
Kim Palmer – [Vice Chairperson]
Muttaburra Qld.
Phone: 0436 366 452 (click to call)
I have lived in Muttaburra, part of Barcaldine Regional Council, for over 15 years. I have, along with my husband, been caring for animals and birds both here and in North Brisbane for over 20 years. I feel district 6 will benefit from having a representative who can voice the concerns of members and carers in our remote area.
District 7: Southern Region
Wide Bay Burnett / Great Sandy
Position Vacant
District 8 Southern Region
South West
Lea Macken – [Chairperson]
Chairperson
Hungerford Qld.
Phone: 0428 437 984 (limited service) (click to call)
District 9 Southern Region
Toowoomba
Position Vacant
District 10: Southern Region
Sunshine Coast / Southern Marine
Position Vacant
District 11: Southern Region
South East / Moreton Bay
Jenni Abbott
Brisbane Qld.
Phone: 0417 469 064 (click to call)
As a dedicated committee representative for QWRC, I bring over 11 years of experience as a wildlife carer, specialising in the rehabilitation of native birds. I am also the proud founder of Aussie Wildlife, a charity committed to supporting injured and orphaned wildlife in Queensland. With a strong background in community engagement and a passion for preserving our natural heritage, I strive to contribute to the growth and development of wildlife rescue initiatives. My goal is to advocate for sustainable practices, provide resources for carers, and foster collaboration among like-minded individuals and organisations.
Positions
Chairperson – Lea Macken
Phone: 0428 437 984 (click to call)
Vice Chairperson – Kim Palmer
Phone: 0436 366 452 (click to call)
Secretary – Connie Pinson
Phone: 07 40 989 056 (click to call)
Treasurer – Janet Irvine
Phone: 0411 254 661 (click to call)
Membership Secretary – Janet Irvine
Phone: 0411 254 661 (click to call)
Trustees
Queensland Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
Glendell Appleford
Annie Saunders
Lana Field
