About Us
Who We AreFurryBee Green Ark is a registered Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to serving our community through compassion,
practical action, and environmental stewardship.
Registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth), our organisation was established with a clear, dual purpose: to relieve the suffering of all animals and to protect and preserve our natural environment. We approach our mission by proudly serving our communities with humility, integrity, and deep compassion.Our Faith & PhilosophyWe are a predominantly Christian organisation inspired by the timeless example of St. Francis of Assisi. His profound love for animals, dedicated care for creation, simplicity of life, and service to those in need continue to guide our daily work. While our core values are firmly rooted in the Christian faith, we operate with a spirit of complete inclusivity—we warmly welcome people of all faiths, backgrounds, and walks of life to walk alongside us.Our Mission & VisionOur foundational work is built upon the principles of Preserve, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, alongside a core commitment to Act in Good Will and Do No Harm.
Through these values, we actively support the conservation of native flora and fauna, the rehabilitation of natural habitats, and community education on sustainable living.
Our ultimate, long-term vision is the establishment of an inclusive sanctuary where animals, nature, and humans can thrive together in harmony.Hands-On Projects & Community ImpactWhen profit is not the motivation, it is truly surprising what a dedicated community can achieve. FurryBee Green Ark brings its mission to life through practical, impactful grassroots projects, including:
• Waste Reduction & Recycling: Managing specialized metal
and plastic recycling initiatives to divert valuable materials from landfills.
• Community Retail & Markets: Operating market stalls and community retail outlets whenever resources allow. These spaces extend the life of pre-loved goods, countering the harmful effects of fast fashion and a throwaway culture.
• Charitable Distributions: Directly sorting and
distributing charitable donations to those who need them most.
• Sector Collaboration: Working closely with fellow advocacy
and community organisations.
We are incredibly proud to have supported vital causes and groups over the journey, including Animals Australia, Dogs’ Refuge Home WA, Swan Animal Haven, Containers for East Timor, the Animal Protection Society of WA,
and Pay It Forward, among others.Join the Movement – We Need Your Help!Caring for our planet and looking after one another is a responsibility we all share. We cannot do this vital work alone—we genuinely need your support.
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or partner with us, we invite you to get on board with our movement today. Together, we can create lasting, meaningful change for animals, people, and the environment.
Thank you for all your support,
The FurryBee Family
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Animal Welfare
Our Care for AnimalsOur deepest commitment is to the prevention and relief of animal suffering, ensuring they receive the ongoing care, dignity, and protection they deserve. By funding grassroots initiatives, advocating for the vulnerable, and standing alongside trusted rescue groups, we actively work to create a world free from animal cruelty.The Vision: Our Healing SanctuaryThe crown jewel of our long-term vision is the creation of an all-inclusive sanctuary. This safe haven will serve as a permanent landscape of peace and protection—a unique space where animals can recover, nature can restore, and humans and animals can mutually heal, connect, and flourish together.
Conservation & Sustainability
Sustainability in ActionWe turn environmental responsibility into everyday practice by actively fighting against fast fashion and a throwaway culture. Through our specialized collection and sorting initiatives, we target materials that would otherwise clog our ecosystem, giving them a second life and closing the loop on waste.
Our active focus areas include:
• Material Recycling: Operating dedicated metal and plastic reclamation streams to capture and divert valuable resources.
• Repurposing & Retail: Managing community market stalls and retail outlets that directly extend the lifecycle of pre-loved goods.
• Resource Redistribution: Working alongside fellow community networks to ensure donated goods find meaningful new homes instead of ending up in landfills.
Nature & Environment
Cultivating Community & Caring for the LandTrue environmental stewardship begins right where we live. We believe that protecting the natural beauty of our countryside and fostering a kinder, deeply connected community go hand in hand. By bringing people together to care for our shared spaces, we are working to leave the land healthier, greener, and more vibrant for generations to come.Our Community Hubs & Vintage SpacesOur market stalls and vintage retail spaces are more than just shops—they are community hubs built on collaboration and shared responsibility. Powered by community effort and a non-profit motivation, these welcoming spaces
serve a vital purpose:
• Preserving the Countryside: Providing a localized alternative to the destructive footprint of fast fashion and mass manufacturing.
• Extending Hope: Reinvesting community energy into projects that support local people and restore our natural spaces.
• Fostering Connection: Proving that when people unite for a purpose beyond profit, we can achieve remarkable things for both our communities and the planet.
Our Committee
Mike. M
Chairperson
Mike is the visionary founder and chairperson of FurryBee Green Ark. A lifelong environmentalist and passionate animal rights advocate for over forty years, Mike has dedicated his life to global service, community leadership, and practical action.
Mike brings a remarkably diverse, international background to the organization, having worked and travelled extensively across the globe. Mike's career spans critical, high-stakes fields including military, law enforcement, investigations, and emergency medical response. A recognized expert in operational safety and governance, Mike has a proven track record in government security, risk management, compliance, health and safety, and professional standards enforcement.
As a versatile entrepreneur and educator, Mike has successfully established and operated multiple businesses, and has lent his expertise to the tertiary and vocational sectors as a specialized tutor and industry skills assessor. Mike's management credentials also extend deeply into the catering and hospitality sectors.
At the local level, Mike is a pillar of community service in Western Australia. His extensive volunteer history includes leadership roles with the State Emergency Service (SES), (FESA), the WA AIDS Council, and frontline first aid response units. Driven by an enduring love for animals and nature, Mike has also served as a canine security handler and dedicated wildlife rescue responder.
As the driving force behind FurryBee Green Ark, Mike masterfully blends decades of rigorous compliance and risk-management expertise with a profound, lifelong mission to create a kinder, more sustainable world.
Steve. T
Treasurer
Steve serves as the Treasurer of FurryBee Green Ark, bringing elite financial stewardship and over two decades of robust accounting and executive experience to our leadership team.
As a qualified Chartered Accountant holding a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance, Steve is the Director of GT Accounting Professionals Pty Ltd, a prominent Perth-based firm specializing in comprehensive taxation, business advisory, and cloud-based accounting solutions.
Steve possesses a wealth of corporate expertise, having previously served as a Group Financial Controller at Invest industrial and a Client Services Team Leader at Macri Partners. With a sophisticated skill set spanning private equity, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate management, and advanced financial modeling, Steve ensures that FurryBee Green Ark operates with total fiscal integrity, transparency, and strategic financial planning.
James. H
Committee Member
Our Team
Adelaide.B
Operations Lead
Adelaide brings over 40 years of dedicated service as a Registered Nurse and Midwife to the FurryBee Green Ark team, offering an extraordinary depth of experience in hospital operating suites.
Beyond her clinical practice, Adelaide has a distinguished background in education and development. She has served as a clinical educator in nursing and hospital sterilisation across several universities and TAFE campuses, while also applying her project management skills to establishing advanced clinical spaces right here in Perth. Deeply rooted in her faith, she has also served as a parish counsellor at her church, contributing meaningfully to the mental and emotional wellbeing of the wider community.
For over five years, Adelaide has been an invaluable volunteer with FurryBee Green Ark. She generously lends her leadership and managerial expertise to oversee our operational needs during community events and plays a vital role in running the FurryBee Green Ark non-profit market shop.
Zaida. B
Communications & Media
Zaida is a dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience as a qualified teacher, deeply committed to the academic growth, emotional wellbeing, and pastoral care of young people across Perth.
Her professional approach is beautifully rounded and holistic, enriched by her entrepreneurial background as a small business owner in Holistic Aromatherapy and Intuitive Guidance. Within the FurryBee Green Ark team, Zaida plays a vital role across our daily operations, community-focused initiatives, and media content creation.
She has been instrumental in bringing some of our most vibrant community events to life, including Pokémon Fest and the Wanneroo Market Halloween Trick-or-Treat event. At the core of everything she does is a heartfelt mission to foster positive connections, uplift the younger generation, and build a stronger, more supportive community.
Joanne.K
Logistics Lead
Joanne brings a wealth of leadership and community service experience to FurryBee Green Ark, having enjoyed a successful career as a banking and finance branch manager.
Throughout her professional life, Joanne dedicated herself to supporting customers and the local community, specializing in financial literacy and actively volunteering to champion local initiatives. Her passion for service extended to a board membership for a rural Women’s Health Group, where she helped guide vital support and education systems for women experiencing homelessness or domestic violence.
Now retired, Joanne continues to invest her time in the community by volunteering at her grandchildren’s schools, bringing her lifelong commitment to helping others to the FurryBee family.
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