Back Where They Belong: The Vision to Reintroduce Koalas to Morton National Park
In the Southern Highlands, the bush tells a story of both loss and possibility. Morton National Park, once home to thriving koala populations, now stands silent of their calls. Hunting, habitat destruction, disease, and climate extremes have left the park locally bereft of koalas. But the Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary (SHWS) believes this story doesn’t […]
Sanctuaries and Science: Why Research Matters for Wildlife Recovery
SHWS isn’t working in isolation. Partnerships with universities and conservation groups will be central to tackling challenges like wombat mange and planning for rewilding projects. These collaborations can connect local data with national conservation science, ensuring our region contributes to the bigger picture of wildlife recovery. By focusing on disease management and habitat restoration, in […]
Wombat Man Goes Global
When a Southern Highlands wildlife carer ends up on French television, you know something special’s going on. Our co-founder, John ‘The Wombat Man’ Creighton has spent the last decade rescuing, rehabilitating, and fiercely protecting one of Australia’s most beloved native animals. Now, his work has been recognised on the global stage, featured in a major […]
