Support Us
Get involved…
There are a number of ways you can help
Turtle research volunteer
Membership required
Become a highly trained volunteer who can tag turtles, relocate eggs from at-risk nests & excavate nests after hatching to record scientific data.
Training: 7 days at Mon Repos Turtle Research Centre every year during turtle nesting season (Dec – March) Permits are required for this level of involvement.
Volunteer turtle spotter
Membership not required
Learn how to spot the tracks of a nesting turtle during your beach walks, take a photo & report the location to your local beach coordinator for investigation.
Training: Local training with a member of Turtle Watch to get you started.
Interested in what we do?
Follow us on Instagram (mackay_turtle_watch) and Facebook, and attend public information sessions.
Share your knowledge with family and friends and get everyone involved in keeping our turtles safe.
Cash for cans:
Another way you can donate to our organisation is by collecting and depositing eligible containers through the Containers for Change Scheme. When you submit your containers, use the following reference number:
C10623360
Volunteer expression of interest:
Interested in joining Mackay and District Turtle Watch Association? You can send an email to mackayturtles@gmail.com and we can put you in touch with your nearest beach coordinator. Most new volunteers walk the beach for a season or two before deciding if they want to commit to becoming a financial member.