Impact Stories

Arid Recovery

Arid Recovery’s intern program support 3-4 young researchers every year. Many have gone on to set up new programs and achieve great things.

Gippsland Spot-tailed Quoll Recovery Program

Rendere is supporting the development of a practical action plan to protect the endangered spot-tail quoll in Gippsland – the last stronghold of the endangered marsupial.

Based on the success of the Artemis Nature Fund on Cape York, in 2023 Rendere supported lead ecologist Steve Murphy to transition Artemis to Conservation Partners, which design and implements on country conservation programs.

Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network

The Rendere Trust benefits greatly from its involvement and support for the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network.

Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network Nature Framework

With the support of the Rendere Trust and other funders, the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network is developing a series of funding frameworks to guide effective giving.

Australian Land Conservation Alliance

Rendere’s support of the Australian Land Conservation Alliance has magnified the organisation’s impact and effectiveness, allowing it to grow its core team by 400% and amplify the voices of over 4,000 landholders who are dedicated to restoring ecosystems across the country.

Gippsland Forest Dialogue

The Gippsland Forest Dialogue is a unique and dynamic forestry and conservation initiative that seeks to find a better future for our unique and beloved forests.

Biodiversity Council

Rendere played an active role in lobbying for the establishment of the Biodiversity Council – a strong and trusted voice that is fostering public, policy and industry recognition of the biodiversity crisis.

Nature Glenelg Trust

In just 10 short years, the Nature Glenelg Trust has restored wetlands around the country and engaged the private and public sector in the story of what can be achieved when people work together.

Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species

Under the leadership of CEO, Tracy McNamara, FAME has grown significantly over the past few years, helping more critically-endangered species. We’ve provided advice on their organisational development and growth.

Australian Wildlife Conservancy

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s intern program brings donors together with sponsors. It is a leading program that is training the next generation of leaders.

Odonata Mt Rothwell Wildlife Sanctuary

One of Australia’s most successful and important private wildlife sanctuaries, Odonata Mount Rothwell wanted to provide better accommodation to researchers and VIP visitors. We stepped in to help.

Land Covenantors Victoria

In 2021, the Rendere Trust supported the establishment of a new association to bring land covenantors together to share knowledge and lobby for better incentives.

Team Kowari

With the support of Rendere and other donors, Team Kowari has successfully raised awareness of the plight of the tiny and elusive Kowari and put it on a path to threatened species status.

ARTEMIS Nature Fund

Just 770-1100 Golden-shouldered parrots are left in the wild. With the ARTEMIS Nature Fund team, the Trust guided the establishment of the not-for-profit fund and provided core funding to help protect the species.