10.10.23

Fundraiser update: taking Jirrbal community members to Canberra to meet Minister Plibersek and Minister Burney

We thank all who have contributed so far to the campaign to fly members of the Jirrbal community to Canberra to meet Minister Plibersek and Minister Burney regarding the Chalumbin wind development - thank you so very much.

So far, we have not raised enough funds to be able to do this - the $3007 raised so far could only allow one or two Jirrbal community members to visit Canberra and not a larger group which would make such an impact.

BUT we've been given more time! The Federal decision regarding the Chalumbin / Wooroora Station wind development has been extended. It isn't going to be announced until after Feb 13, 2024. This buys us more time to fundraise to take Jirrbal members to Canberra to have their voice heard on why Chalumbin and wind development should not be approved. It also gives us more time to request a meeting with Minister Plibersek and Minister Burney.

If you would like to donate to help Jirrbal members get their voices heard, go to: https://www.rainforestreserves.org.au/donate We are so thankful to all our supporters.

If we do not raise sufficient funds to take Jirrbal members to Canberra, we will re-allocate funds raised to our Stand Up for Nature campaign to protect Queensland's ancient intact coastal ranges against inappropriately sited renewable developments. Funds raised will cover travel expenses, photography, signage, advertising and other associated expenses to raise awareness.

About us: Rainforest Reserves Australia is a small volunteer based Not-For-Profit who stand for the preservation and protection of Queensland's nature. We're completely independent which allows us to do the critical work we do. Over the last few years, we've raised significant media attention regarding plight of wildlife and wilderness to be impacted by Chalumbin and Upper Burdekin wind developments, and have directed focus on clearing of Koala habitat from inappropriate wind developments in QLD.

We are a registered charity and you can find out more about us here.