Wild Secrets

Mathew is the founder of the Facebook Group Fast Snake Identification (Australia).  Hear his talk about what drives him, surprising connections, and what's next.  

Based in Victoria, Krysti spends much of her day rescuing, euthanising, and raising orphan kangaroo joeys.  While her work with roos gives her the chance to alleviate suffering of many, it also rewards her.  You can find more on Facebook at @RescueRehabilitateRelease

Mary is an EMDR therapist who has spent many years working with clients in trauma.  Since making a tree change she has a new apprication of the mental health impacts faced by wildlife workers and carers.

Yolandi has travelled far to get to were she is today but she believes she was put on this planet to do the work she does with wombats.  This episode is as heartbreaking as it is uplifting.  You won't regret spending 45 minutes with Yolandi. 

Lesley and Bill have committed their lives to wombats.  They have taught their local community a little more respect for these delightful, character filled animals.  Having made so many sacrifices, and having difficulties finding others with as much passion, they ask themselves the question... 

The importance of constantly learning isn't lost on Greg and Justine.  Their small, independently run Dimmocks Retreat Wildlife takes in animals from a wide radius of their home.  Working closely with veterinary professionals, both locally and interstate, their mission is to provide the best care, every time, and that can only be done when you commit to learning how to treat every individual. 

Judith Crispin is an artist that lives and works in the Canberra Region.  She makes works using native and introduced species and during the  process time of creating she feels they allow her a different insight into their lives, unseen by other eyes.  A passionate and vocal advocate for wildlife and aboriginal people, this episode may touch on difficult topics for some. 

Caroline and Peter have been caring for animals for many years through thick and thin, fire and drought, laughter and tears.  With hard work they have raised kangaroos, wombats, birds, and myriad of domestic animals...together. 

Mandy lives in suburban Sydney, she doesn't look after wildlife, but during and after the 2019/20 fires that swept the East Coast she knew she had to do something to help the carers.  She just didn't immediately know what.  Now she does!

Gill is a carer based on the mid-north coast of NSW.  A retiree she shares the lengths she went to to save animals and give them and lasting safe place.