Rehabilitation Aviary

Bats of Geelong is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of native Australian wildlife, with a deep focus on Grey-headed flying foxes, a keystone and endangered species facing rapid decline. Operating in Victoria, our charity provides critical frontline care to orphaned and injured flying foxes, many of whom are victims of heat stress, habitat degradation, or injury caused by increasing anthropogenic demands. We also play a vital role in educating the public and advocating for greater protection of flying fox camps.
The issue we are addressing is critical, flying fox populations are collapsing due to a combination of climate stress and human driven environmental pressures. Without intervention, we risk losing a species essential for pollination and seed dispersal of native forests. Our organisation is uniquely positioned to respond due to our specialised veterinary knowledge, established rescue networks, and years of hands-on experience in complex care and advocacy.
Our current priorities include expanding capacity during pup season, improving emergency response to mass casualty events, and developing education tools to shift public perception and reduce human-wildlife conflict. We are also working closely with government and council groups to safeguard this species.
Funding will directly support the purchase of medical supplies, specialised formula, infrastructure upgrades for enclosures, and community education materials. It will also allow us to train and equip more volunteers to respond to rescues, ultimately giving these animals the best possible chance of rehabilitation and release.