Become a member because Aussie animals need homes too!
The Habitat Restoration Fund (HRF) was created in 2006, by a group of people who wanted to take a more hands on approach to preserving their local environment.
The fund was established on Boonwurrung and Bunurong land. We pay our respects to elders past and present and extend our respect to indigenous people who are present today.
HRF is unique to other environmental protection groups because:
- Our focus is the on-ground implementation of projects.
- We organise the long term maintenance and legal protection of projects up-front to ensure long lasting positive impacts.
- We work on private as well as public land.
- We employ professional environmental contractors to work alongside volunteers.
- We provide opportunities for disadvantaged people to get involved in meaningful activities.
- We are non-political.
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With your help, we can provide homes for Aussie animals
Our Aims
The Habitat Restoration Fund was created to enhance our natural ecosystems on both private and public land.
We aim to:
- Reconnect fragmented ecosystems by revegetating corridors
- Educate school children and the general community about the importance of preserving habitats for wildlife.
- Repair habitats for endangered flora and fauna through weed control, revegetation and more.
- Repair wetlands, creeks and river ecosystems
- Form an active, cooperative and supportive relationship between community groups, Governments and environmental stakeholders
- Involve the general community in meaningful ‘hands-on’ projects.
Wildlife on the Brink
Australia has one of the worst extinction rates in the world.
More than 1000 species of flora and fauna have been driven to extinction since European settlement. Some species being proclaimed extinct as early as the 1850’s. We currently have hundreds of species at immediate risk on extinction. Land-clearing, feral animals, weeds and pollution continue to destroy their habitat.
Having once inhabited large areas of Australia, these animals are now only found in a handful of isolated locations. Once the habitat is gone, dependent species of wildlife go with it.
Just 0.1% of the original native grassland habitat is life in Australia. 70% of wetlands are already gone, and most of what is left is severely degraded by weeds and agricultural practices. This has decimated water-dependent birds, fish and frogs across the country.
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Board Members
Greg Fitzgerald
After Greg realised how much stress the natural systems are under, he joined the HRF wanting to make a difference. With years of enjoyment from the bush, he believes the great thing about HRF is that they get the work done and use all available resources for the betterment of the natural habitats.
Barbara Long
Barb has a passion for projects that combine community involvement and the environmental rehabilitation of ecosystems. She brings compliance and governance skills to the HRF and an understanding of the importance of effective communication with key stakeholders; industry, government and community.
Sarah Hudson
A board member of the HRF since 2008 Sarah was drawn to the philosophy behind the organisation in providing wildlife corridors for our native fauna. She is passionate about the environment and sustainability and hopes that the HRF can truly make a difference in the world.
Joan Pittendrigh
Jo has been in love with the bush for as long as she can remember. With great concern she has witnessed the bush areas around Melbourne face increasing pressure. She joined HRF because we need organisations to help save and repair the ever diminishing areas we have left of our indigenous habitat.
Michael Naphtali
Michael became interested in habitat restoration when he worked on his property in Red Hill. He now wants to see the Mornington Peninsula free of pines, pittosporums and all other woody weeds.
Daniel Brindley
As an Environmental Advisor and UNAA award recipient, Daniel has always been in close contact with the natural environment, having grown up on the family property in the middle of Greens Bush National Park and mentored by prominent environmentalists.
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Come join us for a night time tour of Mornington Peninsulas Moonlit Sanctuary!
Come meet the amazing team of passionate experts, with more than 70 different species present on site including birds, reptile, dingoes and many more, including endangered species!
places are limited, please rsvp to secure your spot
https://hrfund.org/upcoming_events/guided-walk-dromana-copy/
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Come join us at Moonlit Sanctuary on the 26th of May for a habitat tour of the amazing and award winning site!
Get a close up look at Australia's amazing animals, many under threat outside of the sanctuary such as Dingo, Barn Owl, Wombat and many more in a safe environment with people who genuinely care about the welfare and wellbeing of their life and habitat
Its sure to be a great night out and we look forward to seeing you there.
Bookings are essential and places limited
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Come join the HRF and other like minded environmental groups at the Dromana Climate festival on 22nd of April!
There will be environmental exhibits, local projects and environmental organisations on site and a special screening of "Regenerating Australia" and "2040" from the award winning film maker Damon Gameau!
Please use the QR code to secure you place on the day or use the link below
The team are looking forward to seeing you at the event and hope you can make it!
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The Habitat Restoration Fund is looking for a new team member and it could be you!
Are you passionate about the environment and making positive changes in our local community? Would you like to be part of an organisation focused on restoring habitat and preserving our threatened species? Then why not join our exciting team of like minded individuals and directly contribute to securing a positive future for our species?!
We’re looking for an organised, passionate and environmentally minded individual to join us in a voluntary secretarial role. This role would require you to assist with general administrative tasks including:
- Participating in board meetings, arranging agendas and taking minutes both virtually over zoom and in person.
- Record keeping and management of records in Google Drive and Dropbox.
- Assisting with the preparation of regulatory reports including environmental industry reports and ACNC reporting.
- Invoicing and payment support.
If this sounds like you and you would like to enquire about joining our fabulous team please email us at [email protected] with the subject line ‘HRF Secretarial Role’ to express your interest.
We look forward to hearing from you!☺️
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Yet another successful event done and dusted! We wanted to say a massive thank-you to all those who attended our Main Ridge open day in collaboration with @landcaremaincreek! And again a big thank-you to the land owners who generously opened up their stunning property for us to explore.
We hope you all had as much fun as we did and now feel inspired to help spread our message of keeping our precious Mornington Peninsula an owl safe zone, free of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides. 🦉
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Following the huge success of our last Open Day we’re ready to welcome you to explore yet another special private property, this time in Main Ridge!
Situated amongst part of a Peninsula wide bush biolink, this property acts as core habitat for a resident pair of breeding Powerful Owls in the region.
On Sunday 20th March, in collaboration with the Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group, we’ll be hosting an Open Day at 260 Baldrys Rd, Main Ridge. Beginning at 10.15am we’ll be offering walks throughout the property where you will have the opportunity to be guided by landowners, Landcare members and some of our very own restoration experts here at the Habitat Restoration Fund through this stunning patch of private bushland.
As always, places are limited and RSVP is essential! So email us at [email protected] with the subject line ‘Main Creek Open Day’ to secure your place today. Also make sure to check out our Facebook Event page for further details.
We can’t wait to see you all there, it’s going to be a hoot!😉🦉
📸 Image: Steven Castan Photography @estebanthenatureman
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