• National Parks and Wildlife Foundation
  • National Parks and Wildlife Foundation
  • National Parks and Wildlife Foundation
  • National Parks and Wildlife Foundation
  • National Parks and Wildlife Foundation
  • National Parks and Wildlife Foundation
  • National Parks and Wildlife Foundation

Project Spotlight

Mountain Pygmy-possum

Saving the Mountain Pygmy-possum

Help Save the World’s Only Exclusively Alpine Marsupial Mountain Pygmy-possums only occur above the winter snowline in NSW and Victoria. That snowline is rapidly receding threatening the critically endangered Mountain Pygmy-possum. We need your help to ensure the survival of the possum by supporting a captive breeding program. We must act now to guarantee this gorgeous animal survives for future generations to see.

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Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife

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The Foundation is the only organisation in Australia whose philanthropy is an investment in our public estate, our unique species and our cultural heritage – for all to enjoy.


Sydney Harbour Swim ClassicFundraise for Little Penguins in the Sydney Harbour Swim Classic

Help save the last breeding colony of Little Penguins on the NSW mainland by swimming in the Ord Minnett Sydney Harbour Swim Classic on Sunday 11 March 2012. Enter by January 31 to receive discounted ‘earlybird’ entry. Dive right in to help save these threatened Little Penguins.

Find out more about fundraising for Little Penguins


Recent MediaThe Foundation in the News - 2012

Read about the Foundation and its projects in the media. Articles mentioning the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife and Backyard Buddies from 2011 and 2010 Australian newspapers and magazines are available for reading and downloading. Have a look and see what we've been up to.

See what articles have been published about the Foundation recently


Foundation AchievementsFoundation Achievements

Find out what the Foundation has done in its 40+ year history. What pieces of land have we added to Australia's national parks and reserves? What species have we protected and conserved? What cultural heritage sites have we preserved for future generations?

Find out what your Foundation has achieved so far


The Foundation Thanks its Patron for a Decade of Service

In November, the Foundation held an event at Government House, Sydney to thank its Patron of the last ten years, the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO for her support and dedication to the cause.

Click to read about the event and see pictures


2011 Species ProjectsCurrent Threatened Species Projects

Since its inception in 1970, the Foundation has been funding scientifically based projects for the benefit of Australian native species. To date the Foundation has saved four species from extinction and funded projects to research and conserve over 30 other Australian plant and animal species.

Find out what species recovery projects are currently being funded


2011 Land AcquisitionsRecent Land Acquisitions for Australia's Parks and Reserves!

The Foundation is the only organisation in Australia whose philanthropy is an investment in the public estate. The Foundation acquires land through purchase, donation and bequest and gives it back to the National Reserve System.

See what properties the Foundation has helped add to the National Reserve System in 2011


Make a donationMake a donation

Many who support our work pledge a regular amount each month, conveniently charged to their credit card or bank account. Will you be a regular monthly donor and help all year round? Help us purchase land for Australian national parks and protect Australia's amazing animals and unique plants by giving a regular amount each month.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the FoundationFrequently Asked Questions about the Foundation

Curious about something to do with the Foundation and want to find out more? Have a look through our FAQ section first and hopefully it'll direct you in the direction you're looking for. Read our FAQ to find out about Foundation Projects, ways to Support the Foundation, Foundation Land Acquisitions, Foundation Grants, and the Backyard Buddies program. 

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Sign up to PAWS & B-mailSign up to find out more about the Foundation

Read the PAWS newsletter to keep up to date on the Foundation's projects, or click to read previous editions of PAWS. You can also click here to read the Foundation's previous Annual Reports. You can also sign up to B-mail at the same time too, which is a free monthly email about animals you're likely to see in your backyard. It provides tips on how to make your garden and local area safe and inviting for native species.

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