Our Team
Meet Our Core Team Members!
Uncover the faces behind our organisation, learn about their roles, and discover the passion that fuels our commitment to wildlife welfare.
Team Profiles
Justin : Wildlife Centre Manager
Justin has been with WWO since 2020 and has a range of experience with multiple animal species. Justin completed a Bachelor of Science in Animal Behaviour at Flinders University in 2018 and has travelled to South Africa, South America and Fiji to study wildlife during this time. Justin has experience working at the RSPCA for over 5 years and heavily assisted in the wildlife rescue functionality of the RSPCA shelter. During this time he also helped perform wildlife rescue operations during the 2019/20 Kangaroo Island bushfires and subsequent supplement feeding of wildlife post bushfires. Justin has also been an active member in wildlife rescue organisations for a total of over 10 years.
Bridgette : Wildlife Centre Team Leader
Bridgette joined the WWO team in December 2024. She is a self-proclaimed bird nerd with a strong passion for wildlife conservation and ecological research. With a training background in ecology, she has investigated shingleback lizards, their parasitic ticks and the interactions between a native prey species; bandicoots and an invasive predator; cats. She also has experience working with a wide range of native species including bandicoots, Tasmanian devils, quolls, possums, lizards, birds, native rodents and pollinators. Alongside her wildlife research and handling experience. Bridgette is also an avid birdwatcher and hiker with a strong appreciation for Australia’s native wildlife and natural environments.
Karen : Chairperson/ Treasurer
Karen has lived in Goolwa for 21 years. Over that time she been a member of the Executive committees of the Business Association, Cittislow and 2 seperate tourism bodies. She was a member of the Rotary club of Goolwa for 11 years holding the position of President for the 2011-2012 year and was also a Councillor on the Alexandrina Council for the 2014-2018 term. Alongside her commitment to the many voluntary duties, Karen has held the position of administration manager in various business sectors and brings with her a wealth of knowledge on procedures, processes and safety practices.
Michelle : Shop Manager