Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital - People in Action
Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital - People in Action
Christine West, a Rotarian from Albany Creek, will share the remarkable journey that has taken place over the past 10 years — from community advocacy to self-representing in the Environment and Planning Court to challenge local councils and developers to ensure room is left for wildlife in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
Christine’s persistence and vision have since led to the establishment of the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital, with the project now securing $15 million in State Government funding to build a dedicated wildlife hospital at Dakabin in North Brisbane.
This project is also creating an exciting opportunity for Rotary involvement. Rotary clubs are being invited to help fit out the hospital with vital medical equipment so it can operate at full capacity from day one. Sponsoring equipment will create a lasting legacy in our own community while supporting the care and rehabilitation of native wildlife for generations to come.
BIO
Christine West – Community Advocate
Christine West is a wife and mother of three young adults, deeply committed to her community. Since 2017, she has served in various roles for the Albany Creek Scout Group and became a valued member of the Rotary Club of Albany Creek in 2018. Christine’s passion for community service and environmental advocacy led her to become a Director of the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital in 2022. Her tireless efforts have earned her the 2025 Federal Dickson Award for Excellence in Community Service and she also received a Queensland Day Awards for Pine Rivers 2025 for Excellence in Community Services.
Over the past decade, Christine has worked closely with local developers and the council to secure better planning outcomes that prioritise the preservation of wildlife corridors and natural habitats. Her advocacy has focused on protecting vulnerable species, including the koala and the wallum froglet. Through her team’s dedication, they have successfully influenced planning decisions, ensuring that the welfare of local wildlife is considered in development proposals. Through her advocacy work, funding has now been secured for the creation of a new wildlife hospital in the Moreton Bay region.