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Foundational Supporters of the Currumbin Wildlife Institute Unite 

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Construction is now officially underway on the Currumbin Wildlife Institute, which will be a world-class facility set to transform wildlife care from emergency response to science-led conservation, research and education.

Senior Vet Dr Michael Pyne and NTAQ President Mark Townsend join key government stakeholders to turn the first sod for the world‑class Currumbin Wildlife Institute. Credit: The Palms Agency
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Community spirit was in full swing when the first sod was turned on the World-Class Currumbin Wildlife Institute on Friday the 27th of March.

We are extremely grateful to everyone who celebrated this wonderful milestone at either the Ceremony or the Lunch at The Homestead.

Construction is now officially underway on the Currumbin Wildlife Institute, which will be a world-class facility set to transform wildlife care from emergency response to science-led conservation, research and education.

This $17m project is backed by all three levels of government, with $14m funding secured for construction.

The remaining $3m is still required to finalise the construction, fit-out and to purchase essential equipment.

The culture of philanthropy started with a pledge from a generous foundation whose trustees offered an incentive to match dollar for dollar, every donation made up to $500,000. This act of charitable leadership has encouraged others to join the select group of Foundational Supporters.

Community Bank Tugun announcing their support at the Currumbin Wildlife Institute Lunch.  

Community Bank Tugun kindly led the way by donating significant funds towards this world-class institute.

Philanthropist of the Year 2024, Maureen Stevenson, pledged the very first piece of equipment on the Wish List.

Philanthropist Maureen Stevenson with Katrina Demiris-Iseppi, Fundraising and Corporate Partnership Manager.

The donations and wish List items given by individuals and organisations has been astounding. Dr Pyne and the team are so grateful for this show of support, kindness and generosity.

If you would like to join this select group of Foundational Supporters of the Currumbin wildlife Institute, please contact the Fundraising team.

Georgia Lane
Head of Philanthropy
Ph: 0409 980 474
E: glane@nationaltrustqld.org

Katrina Demiris-Iseppi
Fundraising & Corporate Partnerships Manager
Ph: 0417 624 903
E: kiseppi@cws.org.au

Or the Fundraising Team
Ph: (07) 5534 0883
E: donate@nationaltrustqld.org

We are extremely excited for the future of saving precious Australian wildlife when the new Institute opens late 2027.

Please join us on this journey.

Donate today to become a Foundational Supporter

Contact donate@nationaltrustqld.org to learn more.

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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the greater Yugambeh language region, the Country on which Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Hospital are situated today. We recognise their continuing connections to the land, sky, waters (waterways), and wildlife. We thank them for caring for this Country and its ecosystems.

We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and we pay our respect to Elders past and present.

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