Friends of Deal Island
Where we work
Deal Island is located in Bass Strait north of Flinders Island and is part of the Kent Group National Park.
What we do
Our group aims to promote better management outcomes with regard to the national park and undertakes practical projects concerning both the cultural and natural heritage of Deal Island through working bees, fundraising, and a year round Island Caretaker program. Many members of the group have been WILDCARE Volunteer Caretakers on Deal Island (more than twenty-five people have been volunteer caretakers on the Island since 1999). The group however is not confined to former Caretakers and has other members with a strong interest in the management of Deal Island.
We see Deal island and all of the Kent Group National Park as an important community asset to be protected and conserved. For many years now the islands have attracted a broad range of visitors both from Tasmania and Victoria, visitors who have a keen interest in both the natural and cultural environment of the island group.
The present scheme of volunteer caretakers is making a substantial impact on the general tidiness and good order of the Light Station on Deal Island and the place is looking a lot smarter than it has ever been since the light keepers left. It has attracted good quality volunteers.
The Friends of Deal island is keen to hear from other WILDCARE members who wish to contribute to activities on Deal Island.
Click here to see some of our past newsletters and other documents.
How to join the Friends of Deal island
To participate in our activities it as simple as joining WILDCARE Inc and registering your interest in the Friends of Deal Island on the membership form. Your name will be included on the database as a member of the CARes group and you will receive information of upcoming meetings, events, working bees and the caretaker program. You can then choose how and when you would like to participate.
If you are already a member of WILDCARE Inc and would like to register with the group contact the WILDCARE Office on office@wildcaretas.org.au to have your membership details altered to include the Kent Group National Park or go on-line to change your own details.
President Dallas Baker, dallasbaker@hn.ozemail.com.au
Treasurer Shirley Baker, shirley_baker@bigpond.com;
Secretary Bob Tyson, bobtyson@bigpond.net.au;
Life on a Lighthouse Island
Life on a Lighthouse Island
John Cook was Australia's second longest serving light house keeper. He worked on a number of islands around Tasmania. Listen to this fascinating interview done by the ABC
If you are not yet a WILDCARE member and would like to join this group, join WILDCARE Inc (either online, by mail or in person at any Service Tasmania outlet, Parks Visitor Centre or the WILDCARE Inc Office) and then list this group on your membership form.
If you are already a member and would like to join this group, either go to your personal details in the members only area to include the group or contact office@wildcaretas.org.au to change your details.
