'Mother of the bush' nurtures hundreds of sick animals back to health

For more than three decades, "mother of the bush" Carol Seeger has dedicated her time to saving wildlife from her animal shelter high in the hills outside Melbourne.

From kangaroos and wombats to llamas and even Alberta the emu, Carol and her village of 65 volunteers spend up to 16 hours feeding and nurturing the animals at Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter.

Most of animals stay at the sanctuary for two years before they are released into a safe environment.

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"The animals need me, they need someone that cares about wildlife and I do, I love them, so yep, it's my passion," she said.

While she says caring for the wildlife is her life's passion, Carol also faces a delicate balancing act, as feeding the animals alone costs $50,000 every year.

After recent storms, the not-for-profit organisation is bursting at the seams and desperate for donations.

For more information about the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter, head to their Facebook page.