In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Dhelkaya Health is proud to announce a new partnership with Redbox Wildlife Shelter, coinciding with World Kangaroo Day on 24 October. This collaboration aims to enhance the safety and care of our local kangaroo population by equipping Dhelkaya Health’s fleet vehicles with Wildlife Assistance Kits.
These kits, generously donated by Redbox Wildlife Shelter, contain basic supplies and information for drivers who may encounter injured wildlife during their travels. Each kit provides basic support for small animals, as well as crucial contact details and guidance notes for managing injuries of all sizes.
Nikki Medwell from Redbox Wildlife Shelter expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative: “Our volunteers generously put these kits together so that anyone can have the right information at their fingertips (in their glovebox, under their car seat) if they ever need it. Our shelter specialises in kangaroo care, and often injuries can be treated and rehabilitated to a state where these gorgeous animals can return to the forest with their mob.”
Dhelkaya Health Fleet Officer, Kirsty White recently visited the Redbox shelter and was inspired by the work being done. “I am really pleased that we are now able to provide our staff with the correct information, not only about who to contact, but how they can help the injured animal, if they choose to at the time,” Kirsty said.
“Seeing the amazing work that Nikki and all the volunteers are doing at the shelter first-hand gave me a much better appreciation for the positive outcomes that they can have for injured kangaroos and orphaned joeys.”
This partnership reflects Dhelkaya Health’s commitment to community well-being, not just for its residents but for the native wildlife that enriches the region.
As we celebrate World Kangaroo Day, both organisations encourage the community to engage in responsible wildlife practices and to utilise the Wildlife Assistance Kits when necessary. Kits are available for FREE from the Community Bank in Maldon and some will also be made available to staff in our Castlemaine Campus cafeteria.
