WHO
WE ARE
MEET THE TEAM.
William Watson
Will is the Chief Rescue Officer and Founder of Wildlife Noosa. Will began rescuing wildlife around Noosa several years ago when he returned home to help his ageing parents after a serious car accident 12 years ago ended his career in land engineering.
Having always worked on the land and with a love for animals, Will began rescuing sick and injured wildlife and now rescues about 600 animals a year and growing.
Jarrah
Small
On a mission to inspire others to take care of our beautiful biosphere region, Jarrah is a 13-year-old Plastic Free Noosa Ambassador and Waste Warrior.
Jarrah grew up spending her days surrounded by the ocean, parks and wildlife, and assists on wildlife rescues with her mum Mel.
Victoria Brockfield
Victoria is the Fundraising Coordinator and a board member for Wildlife Noosa.
W With a background as an events coordinator and philanthropy manager for not-for-profits including Oxfam Australia, Bush Heritage Australia and Environmental Defenders Office spanning more than a decade, she brings her expertise in marketing, fundraising and passion for the environment to the Wildlife Noosa team.
Keith
Porteous
Keith loves all our incredible animals but has a particular passion for creatures that are unfairly maligned, consequently becoming an accredited rescuer of bats and snakes, as well as an advocate for our incredible Brush Turkey!
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He has found that working with our fauna has been a personal healing journey so far and believes that education is key to save our embattled Wildlife.
The Ladd-Hudsons
Dan, Angela, Ruby and Taylor Ladd-Hudson have grown up surrounded by wildlife and love taking care of and looking after our wildlife and particularly enjoy marine related rescues.
Taylor Ladd-Hudson the eldest daughter has a strong passion for shark conservation and is currently working alongside multiple ocean conservation organisations in hope of removing shark nets and drumlines along the South East Coast of Australia.
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WILDLIFE NOOSA BOARD.
Charles Shewring
Secretary
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Charles Shewring is a master grant writer. Via his community based service organisation Community Futures, he assists people to successfully develop themselves, their organisations and their projects.
Scott McKeown
Board Member
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Scott McKeown is the co-founder and Principal Adviser of Enhance Wealth, the family owned and operated financial planning practice located on the Sunshine Coast.
Marita Kruger
Chairperson
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Dr Marita Kruger is a practicing Emergency doctor with Ramsay Health Care.
Keith Porteous
Board Member
Keith loves all our incredible animals but has a particular passion for creatures that are unfairly maligned, consequently becoming an accredited rescuer of bats and snakes, as well as an advocate for our incredible Brush Turkey!
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He has found that working with our fauna has been a personal healing journey so far and believes that education is key to save our embattled Wildlife.
Victoria Brockfield
Board Member
Victoria is the Fundraising Coordinator for Wildlife Noosa. Having worked for not-for-profits across Australia for more than a decade, she brings her expertise in marketing, fundraising and passion for the environment to the team.