The Wombat Factor
 Above: Tracey with Mayor Sellers. |
The Wombat Factor Exhibition is a culmination of artwork produced by local artists who attended a wildlife immersion weekend with Australian Animals Care and Education Inc (AACE) in March 2012. This artwork was showcased at Community Arts on Goondoon, and at the Toondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, before being sold at auction during Ecofest, to raise much needed funds for AACE. |
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Wombats a factor in fundraising
Above: Dee Egner, Colin Burke and Ranger Tim Moore.
The Wombat Factor, held at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens in conjunction with the Ecofest sponsor’s night, was an overwhelming success.
Under the watchful eye of auctioneers Colin Burke and Ranger Tim Moore, all 17 auction pieces were sold raising almost $8,000.
Tina Janssen from Australian Animal Care and Education (AACE) said she was thrilled with the support shown. Proceeds will go to AACE to be used in research and rehabilitation for injured, ill, or orphaned native Australian wildlife – and their relocation to the Gladstone area later this year.
Organisers Gaetane Chiffoleau and Tracey Smith thanked the sponsors of The Wombat Factor. “We would also like to thank Gladstone Regional Council and Festival and Events for embracing The Wombat Factor project under the Ecofest banner,” said Tracey.
Wombat facility one step closer to completion
Above: Tina Janssen (left), accepting a cheque on behalf of Australian Animals Care & Education Inc. is joined by QER’s Lyndell Fontaine, Tracey Smith and Gaetane Chiffoleau.
After months of dedicated work the Wombat Factor project has reached completion with an impressive $11 500 being raised for the Australian Animals Care and Education Inc. (AACE).
The Wombat Factor organisers Tracey Smith and Gaetane Chiffoleau were thrilled with outcome, as was AACE project manager Tina Janssen. “On behalf of AACE I would like to express our gratitude to everyone involved in this significant fundraiser,” said Tina. “The money will go towards the relocation of the wombat facility to Mt Larcom, which at this stage is in the early stage of completion.” The facility will eventually house up to 20 wombats.
First wombat facility shed at AACE’s new location at Mt Larcom – partly funded by the proceeds of the Wombat Factor
Tina said the need for further donations – in the form of finance, time and/or skills was on-going in order to complete the facility. These include:
- Builder and building materials for inside the building
- Fencing – pool panels and concrete
- Electrician and electrical supplies
- Split system air conditioners and installation
- Pump and plumbing for water
- IT help for surveillance set-up
“We appreciate any offer of help,” said Tina. “Extinction is forever.”
Phone Tina on 0408 613 914 or visit www.aaceproject.com