Airport Development Group Workplace Giving Program Supports Animal Welfare and Women’s Safety Services

Airport Development Group (ADG) is proud to continue its annual Workplace Giving Program, with team members once again nominating three worthy organisations that deliver positive and lasting impacts in their communities. Recipients will receive an equal share of $20,000 made up of staff contributions and matched dollar for dollar by ADG. 



This year’s recipients reflect causes close to the hearts of ADG employees: two organisations dedicated to animal welfare, and one providing vital support to women and children fleeing domestic violence in Central Australia.

Every year, our employees nominate the organisations that matter most to them, and we are proud to support their choices. These three organisations embody care, resilience, and community impact, and it is a privilege for ADG to contribute to their ongoing work.

Ark Aid Wildlife Rescue, Darwin: Delivering Veterinary Care and Hope Since 2012

Ark Aid Wildlife Rescue provides professional veterinary diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation to over 800 native animals annually in the Northern Territory. 

Their specialist veterinary team delivers trauma care, surgery, imaging, and recovery services, while also training and supporting wildlife carers across the region.

ADG’s donation will directly support diagnostic services, medications, surgical procedures, and ongoing care costs, ensuring native wildlife continues to receive the highest standard of treatment.

Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue: Supporting Our Native Wildlife for Over 30 Years

Nominated by ADG’s Cairns office, Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue has been a lifeline for sick, injured, and orphaned native animals for more than three decades.

With a dedicated volunteer network spanning from Mission Beach to Mt Surprise and as far north as Weipa, FNQ Wildlife Rescue cares for thousands of animals each year, including birds, bats, macropods, mammals, and reptiles.

In 2025 alone, 2,307 animals were rescued and rehabilitated through the service. ADG’s donation will be used to purchase essential fauna products and food supplies, ensuring volunteer carers have the resources they need to continue their vital work.

Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia: Creating Safer Futures

In Alice Springs, Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia delivers specialist support for women and children escaping domestic, family, and sexual violence. 

The organisation not only provides crisis accommodation and counselling but also works to prevent gendered violence in the region.

ADG’s contribution will support the installation of a new outdoor community kitchen, creating a safe and welcoming space for residents to connect, share meals, and participate in programs that promote wellbeing, confidence, and community engagement.

Sandra de Kock, Executive General Manager People, Culture and Community, said the Workplace Giving Program reflects the values and generosity of ADG’s staff across its locations:

“Every year, our employees nominate the organisations that matter most to them, and we are proud to support their choices. These three organisations embody care, resilience, and community impact, and it is a privilege for ADG to contribute to their ongoing work.”

Through its Workplace Giving Program, ADG reaffirms its commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates, championing causes that make a real difference in people’s lives and in protecting the natural environment.

Should you wish to become a wildlife carer or donate to any these organisations please contact:

• GiveNow - Providing free veterinary services to Wildlife
• Donate - Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue Association Inc
• Support Women & Children | Donations