About the Foundation

Devils in Danger Foundation Inc.

The Devils in Danger Foundation (DIDF) is the only Foundation set up specifically to save the Tasmanian Devil on the Register for Environmental Organisations. DIDF is a Non Government Funded Deductible Gift Recipient Organisation dedicated to saving the Tasmanian Devil. This means that your donation goes DIRECTLY towards helping to save the devils and not into a large fund where there is not clear delineation of where funds are allocated.

The DIDF is completely transparent and accountable in its actions and this is dictated by the rules of our Foundation and is overseen by the Federal Department of Environment and Heritage. You can be assured that your money is not being wasted on frivolous jobs for the boys here. We do not believe the plight of the devils should be made into an 'industry' to serve the employment prospects of individuals but to ACTUALLY take effective steps to save the devil from extinction.

The Devils in Danger Foundation Inc. (DIDF) is coordinating the construction of a ‘No Injury Breeding Centre’ for Tasmanian Devils to be constructed in Tasmania.

This Centre will provide the first centre of its kind in the world to sustainable breed disease free Tasmanian devils to maintain and preserve the genetics available in the captive population of devils, thereby making a major contribution to the prevention of the extinction of the species.

What is the Devils in Danger Foundation Inc.?

Mission Statement

To work in partnership with Federal and State Governments and all other key stakeholders to increase awareness of the plight of the Tasmanian Devil. We intend to facilitate or implement the appropriate steps to guard against extinction of the species

The Devils in Danger Foundation is the ONLY charity on the Register of Environmental Organisations with the Australian Federal Govt, registered specifically to save the Tasmanian Devil.

What are the goals of the Devils in Danger Foundation Inc.?

To raise awareness in Australia and worldwide, about the plight our Tassie Devils face with DFTD in Tasmania and to inform people on what they can do to help.

To assist the Research teams working on DFTD. Funds raised are utilised to purchase remote surveillance equipment for researching the progress and onslaught of DFTD in wild devil populations.

To be able to breed Tasmanian devils in captivity humanely, eliminating the unacceptable injuries currently being experienced by devils in captive breeding programs throughout Australia Something Wild, Wildlife Sanctuary at National Park has developed a revolutionary new breeding program with the assistance of industry partners, for breeding devils that minimises and in most cases, eliminates injury while mating captive Tasmanian devils.

The Charity

The DIDF is a Not for Profit Charity Organization. DIDF is listed on the Federal Government Register for Environmental Organisations and all donations over two dollars to the Foundation are Tax deductible. The DIDF is an Incorporated Association. Go to the Department of Environment website here.

The Committee

DIDF has a board of directors that make all decisions on the direction, activities and policies of DIDF.

The Committee brings a wide range of skills and resources to the No Injury Breeding Program, research and day-to-day activities of the Foundation. Members of our committee have diverse and highly regarded skills and experience in the zoological and captive animal arena both in Australia and around the world. The experience range of these professional ranges from 10 to 30 years practical and academic experience in wildlife management and related programs.

Other members of our committee bring other qualities to our board to assist in the success of the Foundation. This includes directors with over 30 years experience in charity organisation management, media representation from the most awarded wildlife documentary producer in Australia, extensive small business management and tourism marketing, indigenous Aboriginal elders of Tasmania for cultural input to highlight the cultural significance of devils to the Tasmanian Aboriginals, extensive wildlife camera surveillance experience in stealth camera technology and wide ranging medical expertise.

Facilities

Some land used by the Foundation for research has been donated by an American man named Martin Polin. He donated land at Westerway to be used in assisting with wildlife research, education and release sites for various animals and this land has been utilised in many ways for furthering the knowledge on Tasmanian Devils. We are greatly indebted to Martin for his contribution to saving the Tasmanian Devils.

Martin Polin donated approximately 1000 acres to be used to assist in the conservation of wildlife species.