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Safe Haven - AACE

Visiting by appointment only. Please contact us to organise a suitable time. Safe Haven is a sanctua

Safe Haven is a property dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of all injured, ill or orphaned native Australian wildlife. It is also home to 20+ Southern Hairy Nosed Wombats that are part of a captive breeding program aimed at increasing the population. Eventually we hope to successfully use the same methods to save the critically endangered Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat. Safe Haven is the bas

e for AACE, Australian Animals Care and Education, our members serve an area that stretches from Mackay to the north, Monto to the south and Moranbah to the west. AACE members strive to educate the public about the vital role Australia’s wildlife plays in the wellbeing of our environment and economy. Animals cared for by AACE include orphaned baby koalas, gliders, echidnas, wombats, wallabies, kangaroos and possums as well as a wide variety of birds.

22/01/2026

Big Thank you to team rescue collective was a pleasure to have you and so appreciate your help, until next visit can’t wait.

19/01/2026

Today the awesome team from The Rescue Collective arrived with presents for our animals and to help us get some much needed jobs done. We love having you all here and appreciate the gifts and your help and the awesome company.
Thank you so much here’s to a productive and enjoyable week.

18/01/2026

We have 2 new turtles in care T9 & T10 , T9 came in from middle rock at Deepwater I was very concerned for her but she is doing well.
T10 from rules beach was very thin and probable fluke overload she was impacted with faeces but starting to move it and has started to eat well so very hopeful they will have a reasonable quick recovery

17/01/2026

Last week we successfully released another turtle T8, she had a fairly quick rehab which was good for her and us. Thank you to my volunteers who helped with her care, thank you to Agnes water turtles for transporting her .
We are a registered charity and rely on donations and volunteers to continue helping our local wildlife.

24/12/2025

Team SafeHaven would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
A big thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors and all who helped us help our native animals in 2025.
Looking forward to making a difference with your continued support in 2026

13/12/2025

Hi everyone we are at 1770 markets today to raise awareness and funds for our turtle hospital drop in say hi , maybe you can find a cool Xmas gift at our stall.
Thank you once again to my awesome volunteers , committee and family for making this happen

25/11/2025

Meet Dime and Dash 2 Tawny Frogmouth’s from the Nightjar family. People often call them Owls but they are not. These 2 were found in the middle of a local road with no parents or nest anywhere close to be found.
Thanks to those who stopped to rescue them and to those who kindly kept them safe and contacted us.

10/11/2025

Some much needed rain for everyone our resident Tawny Oscar was enjoying it .

25/10/2025

Yesterday we released T7 , she was rescued by Agnes Water Turtles in early September.
She was very sick with sores all over her caused by fluke in the capillaries, we were very worried she might not make it ,but she did and healed reasonably quickly.
Thank you AWT for rescuing her, thank you Hollie for your tireless help with her, and to all my awesome volunteers and Leith for access to a safe release site.
It is nesting season so please be mindful of our turtles coming ashore to lay, please don’t interfere with them and please stay away from the dunes where they lay their eggs.
You can download QWildlife app to report any sightings, and contact us 0408613914 or Agnes water Turtles 0418650414 for sick or injured or entangled Turtles
We are a charity and rely on volunteers and donations to help save these beautiful animals.

23/10/2025

It’s been awhile and there is lots of news to share.
We have relocated SafeHaven sanctuary to Deepwater Qld, still in Gladstone shire.
Our animals have been moved to new facilities and all are very happy and healthy.
We are currently setting up our Turtle facility as there is a need for a rehabilitation centre for our local turtles. We will not only rehabilitate but we will also support much needed research.
Thank you to all who continue to support us as we can’t do it alone, a big shout to my family and volunteers who helped with the move.
Thank you to all in our new community for your support and kindness it’s a great place to be apart of.
We are a charity and rely on donations to save our native animals, tax deductible receipts are available for donations.
A special thanks to Dr David Blyde who recently came to do wombat health check and some turtle training.

07/06/2025

Yesterday we met with Darren and his Team at Dan Murphy’s Gladstone.
Vivian and Peggy one of our rescued joeys went along to accept a donation from their regional giving program.
Thank you to the staff for choosing us for the donation it will help towards our vet and food costs so we can continue to do rescue rehab research and education to ensure our animals are here for future generations and contribute to balanced healthy ecosystems.
Thank you to Dan Murphy’s for your support.

23/12/2024

SafeHaven-AACE would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
Thank you to all our sponsors/ donors and volunteers a very big thanks to our volunteer committee and our carers. With help from you all we have made a difference to many native animals.
We look forward to working with you all in 2025

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Mount Larcom, QLD

Website

http://www.aace.org.au/

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