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A new Facebook Group has emerged called
“Moreton Bay Candidates 2020”. Here you learn
more about candidates, ask questions and get
involved in general discussion on the upcoming
Local Council elections. Just type “Moreton Bay Candidates
2020” to find and join the group.

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Wildlife Carer Grants Now Available
In response to the drought and bushfires, the
Queensland Government is helping widlife
hospitals and volunteer wildlife carers by
committing $250,000, in addition to $6 million
already earmarked, to wildlife hospitals and groups, including
more than 770 community-based volunteer wildlife carers and
care groups.

“Our local wildlife carers and groups have always done a
remarkable and selfless job in caring for our local wildlife when
they have been injured, and I have always been in awe of their
dedication,” said Chris Whiting MP.

“Now with 67.4% of Queensland still drought declared and 2.5
million hectares impacted by the recent bushfires, they have
been working harder than ever.

“With more funding available, I want our local carers in Bancroft
to get the help they deserve,” said Chris Whiting.

Wildlife hospitals on the front-line of treating injured and sick
wildlife, including RSPCA Wildlife Hospital, Currumbin Wildlife
Hospital and Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, will share $120,000
and the remaining $130,000, will be allocated to eligible
individual carers and care groups, to support the operating
expenses related to the care and rehabilitation of sick or injured
wildlife, including medicines, veterinary supplies and food for
animals in care.

Eligible individual carers who do this selfless work on behalf
of all Queenslanders can apply for a grant of up to $2,000 and
eligible care groups can apply for a grant of up to $5,000.

The round opened on 29 January 2020 with grants provided on
an ongoing basis until all funding is allocated. Carers who are
interested in applying can register their interest via-
csagrants@des.qld.gov.au