A number of key projects funded by The Penguin Foundation are featured in the report, demonstrating the impact of individual giving from our generous donors and corporate partners.

The report highlights what’s possible when science, long-term commitment and collaboration come together, and the important role a fox-free island can play as a haven for wildlife in Victoria.

Some key milestones from the past year include:

• 10 years since Eastern barred bandicoots were returned to Churchill Island, with around 150 animals now thriving and expanding across Milawul. Once declared Extinct in the Wild, their recovery is one of Victoria’s great conservation success stories.

• The return of the bush stone-curlew to Phillip Island, a species absent for more than 50 years. Early releases are already showing promising signs, including nesting behaviour in the wild.

• Ongoing protection of a fox-free island, alongside habitat restoration and monitoring programs supporting threatened shorebirds, migratory species and rare plants.

Behind these outcomes is a collective effort. The Nature Parks Rangers, Researchers and Conservation team work alongside Traditional Owners, Volunteers, community members, donors and research partners, including strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs and the Penguin Foundation, to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.

We are grateful to the many donors and collaborators helping safeguard threatened species on Milawul. Thank you for the difference you have made.

Read the full report here: Threatened-Species-Report-2025.pdf