Long-term research and monitoring of the penguin colony
On-ground conservation such as revegetation, clean-ups and marine pest removal
Education resources and community outreach
How to Donate
Earthcare St Kilda is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation with more than 180 people working to protect the St Kilda penguin colony and their habitat. Every night, our penguin guides help visitors view the penguins safely, while our research teams monitors the colony twice per week—tracking health, breeding success, and removing entanglements and pollution. We also run monthly breakwater clean-ups to reduce rubbish, fishing line and other hazards. Your donation directly supports this work.
$10
$10 provides a microchip to identify an individual penguin.
$15
$30
How to Donate
Donate Now
Or make a direct bank transfer:
Bank: Bendigo
Account Name: Earthcare of St Kilda
BSB: 633000
Account Number: 101369809
Please include ‘donation’ in the payment description.
If you would like to donate after attending a raft count, please include ‘raft count donation’ in the payment description.
Thank you for your support.
Please note: donations are tax deductible. Keep your receipt.
Donations Policy
Earthcare St Kilda appreciates all financial and in-kind donations and uses them responsibly.
We are independent and apolitical; donations cannot influence our priorities or mission.
Donations may be refused or refunded at any time.
Acceptance of a donation does not imply endorsement of the donor’s other activities.
All donations collected by members must be used only for Earthcare-approved activities.
Donations must be paid directly to Earthcare St Kilda—not to individual members—and deposited into the official bank account.
Victorian Container Deposit Scheme
Your containers can earn a 10 cent refund and do something good. Donate your valuable container refunds at your nearest refund point, using our partner ID or barcode.”
PartnerID: C2000043923
Sponsor a Penguin
Sponsoring a penguin is a meaningful way to support our research and conservation work while staying connected to the colony. Funds from sponsorships help cover costs such as microchips, scales, data loggers, veterinary support, monitoring equipment and volunteer training. Sponsorship options: