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By Sonia Clark Parrots in Paradise bird sanctuary in the Glass House Mountains is looking for more local volunteers to assist with day-to-day care of its birds. With 400 birds currently being cared for onsite, the not-for-profit service provides a local haven for rescued domesticated birds, as well as operating a breeding program, grooming service, boarding facility, tours and shows. The sanctuary also hosts a unique opportunity to provide an avian placement program to veterinary students from around Australia. Sanctuary director Dail Malins said that during the recent school holidays they were happy to host 24 young veterinary students and vet nurses who spent up to ten days of placement at the sanctuary. “We had students and vet nurses from Adelaide, Melbourne, Gatton and Townsville come here to train and get some hands on experience with the birds," Dail said. "For us it is a lovely win-win situation as they gain valuable experience and we gain additional volunteer help, which we always appreciate.” Sanctuary volunteer Win Taylor said she absolutely loved helping out and being involved in caring for birds had given her a great sense of achievement
Angelika, Kate and Brittany from UQ Gatton with Emily from Adelaide University and Dail and pride in helping look after local wildlife. “Dail and the volunteer team are great and once you get involved you just fall in love with the birds, who all have their own unique characteristics and charm," Win said. “It really gives you a different outlook being surrounded by wildlife - it’s actually very soothing. I love being able to go home and tell my grandkids all about the birds and funny stories about what they’ve been up to during the day.” More volunteers are needed for any day/days of the week from 7am-12noon. Duties include caring for the birds, feeding, watering and cleaning aviaries. Assistance would also be appreciated with maintenance, and outdoor or garden work, and would suit seniors, Newstart or work-for-the-dole recipients or those with some spare time who love working with animals. To find out more visit www.parrotsinparadise.net or call 5438 7719, or email dail.malins@gmail.com.
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Contributed by Helen Page The Peachester History Committee has announced opening times for the new Heritage Centre. The centre will be open for visitors every
Monday and the fourth Sunday of each month (except public holidays) from 10am-3pm. The cost of entry and a tour is $5. School and community groups are welcome at other times by appointment, depending on availability of volunteers. Please contact Helen on 5494 9557 or Jan on 5494 2301. Display highlights include Jim Hall whittling, Inigo Jones and Crohamhurst Observatory, timber and farming history, the sport of wood chopping and the ANZAC gallery. At present there is also a display of wedding fashion, photos and memorabilia.
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