Media Release

Supporting Wildlife Victoria's Travelling Vets

06 October 2026

A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $900,000 to support Wildlife Victoria’s travelling vet response service, based in Nunawading.

Wildlife Victoria’s response service has responded to thousands of reports around Ringwood, and that number is growing every year.

Labor’s investment will support the service’s treatment and care costs.

Wildlife Victoria is a leading wildlife rescue charity, providing an emergency response service with a dedicated team of volunteers and vets.

Labor knows how important caring for our native wildlife is.

That’s why Labor supports the volunteers and vets who care for injured wildlife.

Labor backs our native wildlife, because it’s part of our community.

The Liberal-One Nation Coalition are promising $40 billion in cuts.

You can’t cut $40 billion without cutting the parks and environment programs locals love.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Environment Jaclyn Symes

“The volunteers and carers at the Wildlife Victoria’s travelling vet service do incredible work.”

“You can’t cut $40 billion without cutting the parks, playgrounds and environment programs locals love.”

Quotes attributable to Labor Candidate for Ringwood Rachel Halse

“Here in Melbourne’s east, we’re incredibly lucky to live alongside our native wildlife – from the kangaroos and possums in our bushland corridors to the birds and other animals that make our suburbs such a special place to call home.”