Emergency Drought Hay Drive

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About The Fundraiser

After almost 6 months of searching, I’ve finally been able to source round bales of hay coming down from NSW. The good news is they can provide transport, which we desperately need.

The not so good news is they will only ship a minimum of 50 bales. That’s an $8,000+ cost, not including freight. Unfortunately for us this is our absolute last resort and the only viable option we have left. However, without urgent support, this necessary action will financially cripple the Sanctuary.

If we do not secure hay in the coming weeks we will be out of options and forced to rehome all of the cows that we care for – a decision we don’t take lightly and honestly don’t want to have to make.

As you may know, Victoria is in the grip of a feed crisis. We’re currently facing one of the most difficult challenges in Gunyah’s history. While some parts of Australia are receiving rain, we’ve had only 100mm all year. The result? Barren paddocks, sky-high hay prices, and limited supply across the state.

Despite our best efforts and past fundraising campaigns, donations have fallen short. And unlike commercial farms, non-profit sanctuaries like Gunyah receive no drought aid—no support from RuralAid, Hay Runners, or any current government assistance programs.

We care for horses, cows, sheep, goats and more—each with their own stories of survival, and each now facing uncertainty simply because we can’t get hay in the quantities we need.

We are doing everything we can, including media outreach, with help from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses who kindly forwarded our story to ABC Victoria. But the clock is ticking.

Can you help us secure this vital hay supply? Whether it’s by donating, sharing our story, or helping us connect with potential sponsors or media, every bit helps.

Thank you for standing by Gunyah and the animals who call it home. Your support truly means the world.

With gratitude,
Kathy Munslow
President – Gunyah Animal Healing Sanctuary Inc.