Sue's Roos Kangaroo Rescue-Rehab-Release

24/10/2025

💚 People’s Choice Winner – In Loving Memory of Nigel 💚

Our heartfelt congratulations to Sue Johnston, winner of this year’s World Kangaroo Day People’s Choice Award, for her deeply moving photo of Nigel — a kangaroo who touched countless hearts and became a true local legend.

Nigel was known to many in Rowville. He became an unexpected internet celebrity earlier this year, but to those who really knew him, he was far more than a fleeting headline. He was gentle, kind, and full of quiet strength. He brought calm to the community and reminded everyone who crossed his path of the beauty and spirit of kangaroos.

Through Sue’s words and photographs, we see Nigel not as a story on social media, but as a sentient being with personality, resilience and heart. His memory will continue to inspire compassion and respect for all kangaroos.

Read Sue's post here - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HbWMAyrD4/

🦘 Vale Nigel. You were loved, and you will be remembered. 💚

23/10/2025

WORLD KANGAROO DAY

Although it is Kangaroo day every day here, today is an opportunity to raise awareness for our Kangaroos.

Every year 100's of thousands of these animals hit by vehicles, killed for pet food or culled by land owners. The Government who use them as a National emblem, are happy to promote them for tourism during the day but kill them at night. These beautiful and loving animals are treated like rubbish.

It costs Wildlife carers approximately $2000 to raise one orphaned joey to release. Once released it can then be shot for $15.

Please help to protect them by
*Refusing to buy Kangaroo products.
*Drive carefully where Kangaroos live and encourage others to do the same.
*Approach your local Council/or road authority to install virtual fencing, warning signs or wildlife overpasses.
*Follow your favourite Kangaroo page. Learn about them.
*Reach out to your local rescuer or Wildlife Shelter. They may need volunteers to help or supplies like blankets, cleaning products, food, milk etc.

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20/10/2025

Reaching out for another wildlife shelter in need.

South Oakleigh Wildlife Shelter has had some major expenses recently. All at the same time, the washing machine, dishwasher and kitchen tap stopped working. With so many animals to care for, washing their bowls, giving them a drink, washing their pouches, making formula etc became impossible.

She bought a new washing machine, the plumber has installed a new kitchen tap, she now has a new dishwasher in a box in the kitchen but since she has just had to pay for all of the above, her funds are depleted and cannot have it installed.

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So... I am looking for someone who would be kind enough to get the old dishwasher out of the kitchen and install her new dishwasher please.

16/10/2025

There is still time to vote for my pic of Nigel in the peoples choice award for the world kangaroo day competition. I don't think he will win the $1000 main prize judged by Steve Parish now the professional photographers have submitted pics but the peoples choice prize of $50 would be good!

Nigel Nigel a local kangaroo in a local park, minding his own business before the dog attacked him and made him reluctantly famous.

14/10/2025

POST #2 - To the group chasing kangaroos on motorbikes in the Powerline easement (between Hallam North Rd and Churchill Park Dr):

THIS IS THE RESULT OF LAST NIGHTS RIDE. You drove a mob of terrified kangaroos straight onto Hallam North Rd and this little girl was hit by a car. She was 18 months old.

Every single time you take your bikes out there, the Police will be notified. Every single time your actions result in death, injury, or displacement of the kangaroos, I will be posting on Facebook.

Even if the community think what you are doing is harmless and isn't paying attention now, they will eventually get sick of seeing posts like this and they will start calling 000.

You will be caught.

12/10/2025

This is Mirrhi, which means little girl in one of the Aboriginal languages. This little girl is one of my locals, one of Spots clan.

Her Mum Dot was one of the group of kangaroos chased down by the 4WD back in April and the Ford in June. Mirrhi would have only just been born when the 4WD ran into her family. Dot suffered an injury to her face.

We have been monitoring Dot for months now because of the small amount of swelling in her face. Many times, organising a darter and a Vet but each time she eluded us and went back to the bush.

On Thursday and Friday, Dot stayed in the same place. The swelling in her face was huge now. It was time. Paul from Snake-Tails organised a darter to tranquillise her.

Infection had set in right into her jaw, resulting in osteomylitis, because of this all of her molars on that side had fallen out. Unbeknown to us, Dot had been getting around with a broken toe which had fused months ago in the wrong position. She was in great body condition otherwise and all of this time, supported a healthy at foot joey and her pouch joey Mirrhi.

In consultation with the Vet, the call was made and Dot was put to sleep. We left her for her very upset at foot joey to say goodbye. He is 15kgs now and is with (what is left of) the mob. Mirrhi will be in care for 14 months until she is ready to go back to the wild.

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I don't think people realise the extent of damage that these people have inflicted on this family of kangaroos. Everyone saw the brutality of the 4WD intentionally driving into the mob and hitting a female kangaroo. They then saw the Ford swerve to hit two joeys. Since then, many in that family have died, seven of them just dropped dead over a two week period. It is highly likely that they succumbed to myopathy or sickness from the stress of it all.

Now, just for a second, imagine this was your own family, sitting down for a peaceful dinner - only to have two separate incidents where cars ploughed into your loved ones. It's not hard to see how deeply traumatized the entire extended family would be.

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12/10/2025

Wildlife carer bargain of the day! Amcal Chemist are running out their Amcal brand infant panadol $2.99. Get some while you can, just don't go to Rowville because I have cleared the shelf 😆

11/10/2025

To the group of people chasing kangaroos on motorbikes in the Powerline easement, between Hallam North rd and Churchill park drv.

Chasing kangaroos might seem like fun in your little minds but it’s cruel, illegal and putting our community at risk. These kangaroos are being separated from their mob and forced onto streets of Endeavour Hills.

After you all terrorised them at 10:30 on Friday night, one kangaroo ended up at the shopping centre. This put motorists with actual licences and registered vehicles at risk of an accident. Rescuers, along with Police assistance spent hours capturing him, treating his wounds and returning him to the bush.
Next time, you should join us to clean up your mess.

Kangaroos are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. It is illegal to hunt, take, destroy, injure or interfere with them.

Now the community is watching you. It's only be a matter of time before you are caught. Fines are huge - your bikes will be seized and crushed.

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If anyone notices this occurring, please call Police 000

11/10/2025

Welcome Rooroo.

Story for another day

11/10/2025

Milari

11/10/2025

Someone heartlessly dumped this beautiful rooster at the Police Paddocks last night. In doing so, they sealed his fate. During the night he was brutally killed by a fox. He didn’t stand a chance. How could anyone be so cruel, so thoughtless?

They left him in a box with a delivery sticker on it. That choice may have just identified them. This will be reported to the relevant authorities and consequences will follow.

Rspca Burwood
City of Casey Council
Greater Dandenong City Council

01/10/2025

Thankyou for all you did for the animals ❤️

“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
― Jane Goodall

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Jane Goodall. 🌿🐒

From all of us at Kangaroos Alive, we honour an extraordinary life devoted to animals, the environment, and to inspiring generations to care more deeply for the natural world. Jane’s courage, compassion, and tireless advocacy showed what one determined voice could achieve for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Her legacy will continue to guide us as we work to protect kangaroos and all animals, reminding us that true change begins with respect, empathy, and action.

Thank you, Jane, for everything you gave this world. Your light will never fade.

Photography by Hugo Van