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Donations

Thank you for considering to donate to our organisation.

How your donation can help

By donating to Sharks And Rays Australia, you directly contribute to the preservation of vulnerable elasmobranchs, with a focus on shark-like rays such as sawfish. These species often go unnoticed in conservation efforts and risk disappearing quietly due to their remote habitats and low population numbers. Your support enables SARA to continue important work, including field research in remote parts of Far North Queensland, in partnership with Aboriginal Ranger groups and Traditional Owners. These collaborations ensure our projects are based on scientific research while respecting and integrating the cultural knowledge of Traditional Owners.

SARA’s research focuses on long-term data sets that identify critical habitats for these species. This information helps inform better management practices and strengthens legislation for the protection of these important areas. By donating to SARA, you are contributing to protecting these unique animals and their habitats for future generations. As a registered charity in Australia, donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

You can donate to our PayID, which is our email address, sara-r (at) saw.fish. You can also make a PayPal donation here.

Gifts and Wills

Including Sharks And Rays Australia (SARA) in your will is a meaningful way to leave a lasting impact on the future of marine conservation. By making a bequest, you help ensure that future generations can live in a world where sharks, rays, and species like sawfish thrive in healthy populations. Your legacy will contribute to the growth of our organization, allowing us to expand our impact by working with more Aboriginal corporations, continuing our long-term research, and educating the public on the beauty and importance of these remarkable creatures.

Steps to Make a Bequest

  1. Speak to your family and loved ones
    Have a conversation with your loved ones to ensure they are aware of your decision to include SARA in your will. This helps avoid any confusion and ensures your wishes are respected.
  2. Decide what kind of gift you want to give
    There are several ways you can include SARA in your will, such as a specific gift, a percentage of your estate, or a residual percentage after other bequests have been fulfilled. Choose the option that works best for you.
  3. Enlist the help of a professional
    It’s important to use a solicitor or public trustee to ensure that your will is legally sound. A professional can help with the technical details, ensuring everything is properly set up.
  4. Create your legacy for charity. To include SARA in your will, you will need our ABN number (14650721823) and registered name, Sharks And Rays Australia Research Ltd.
  5. You can use our suggested wording : “I give to Sharks And Rays Australia Research Ltd (ABN 14650721823) free of all taxes and other deductions (the residue of my estate / a ___% share of my estate) for its general purposes, and the receipt given on behalf of Sharks And Rays Australia shall be sufficient discharge to my trustee.”
  6. Let us know
    Please contact us to let us know you’ve included SARA in your will so we can express our gratitude and send a thank-you gift as a token of our appreciation.

By following these steps, you can make a lasting impact on the conservation of sharks and rays for future generations.

Other ways to support us

We offer other ways to support Sharks And Rays Australia (SARA) beyond donations. You can join us on a field trip as a field assistant and experience firsthand what we do in the field. If you’re unable to donate financially, you can still make a valuable contribution by donating your time. Whether you have special skills that we can tailor to fit both your and our needs, or you’re a student looking to complete an internship or placement, we welcome your involvement. Learn more about it here.

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