Become an
Otway Perennial
Join our dedicated community of supporters who donate monthly.
Can you stand with the Otways for the long-term?
By becoming an Otway Perennial, you will join our community of dedicated supporters, donating monthly to safeguard the Otways together.
Monthly makes a difference.
The Otways are constantly changing - recovering from fire, threatened by invasive species, and under ongoing ecological pressure.
Monthly donations provide the stability that lets us monitor ecosystems, protect habitats, and respond to emerging threats every month, every year.
Your support ensures these programs continue long-term, keeping the Otways thriving for the future.
What your monthly support contributes to
$15 per month
Helps fund a researcher to collect important field data, ensuring landscape changes are recorded and management is informed by rigorous science.
$65 per month
Allows us to maintain surveillance and control of feral pests and predators to keep our wildlife safe.
$25 per month
Supports our study of Cape Otway’s Leafy Greenhood Orchid populations and maintenance of sites for their continued survival.
$100 per month
Supports our ecological burns program to reduce fuel load whilst maintaining habitat and safety for wildlife.
$40 per month
Allows us to monitor the condition and changes to our coastal and marine ecosystems.
Your own amount
Your monthly commitment will enable the delivery of critical conservation and research programs throughout the Otways.
You have flexibility and control
Being an Otway Perennial means you are kindly supporting the Otways each month and consistency brings us the ability to plan.
But you're never locked in.
If your circumstances change, you can easily change the amount you give or suspend, or cancel your donation through your secure donor portal.
Why the ‘Perennials’?
Perennials are the cornerstones of resilient ecosystems.
With their deep roots preventing erosion, improving soil structure and enhancing water retention, perennials are the cornerstones of resilient ecosystems. They’re here for the long-term, providing lasting habitats and food for wildlife year in and year out.
Just like you.
FAQs
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Yes. When you become an Otway Perennial monthly giver, you will have access to your own donor portal. From here you can easily see all your donations, make any changes or cancel.
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Your monthly donation allows the continuous delivery of long-term conservation and research programs.
Programs such as monitoring and control of feral animal incursions, monitoring and management of threatened flora species like Cape Otway's Leafy Greenhood orchids, and surveying the condition (and changes to) Otway forests, estuaries and coastal ecosystems under increasing environmental pressures.
These programs, where we work in partnership with Traditional Owners, allow rapid responses to emerging threats and ensure that landscape management is informed by rigorous science and Traditional ecological knowledge - this includes emergency planning and responses to the increasing threat of intense fire episodes, marine heatwaves, drought, floods, and human pressures.
Your stable and generous commitment allows us to continue our programs during gaps in government and philanthropic funding cycles, enabling our team to keep heading out every day to protect the wildlife and landscapes you love.
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Yes, if your donation is $2 or more per month. The CEC is an ACNC-registered charity and all donations over $2 are tax deductible.
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Yes. All support counts whether that’s donating, volunteering, educating your community or treading lightly - visit our Support page to find out more.
The benefits for you
Knowing you’re having a direct and consistent positive impact on the landscapes and wildlife you love.
Priority & special invitations
Making a difference for the Otways
To Conservation Ecology Centre events throughout the year.
Exclusive discounts
Exclusive discounts at Wildlife Wonders in the Emu Cafe and Gift & Book Shop.