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On Ya Apparel · Gippsland, Victoria

Every shirt you wear raises a wombat.

Josh Neille and his family rescue, rehabilitate and release Australia's native wildlife from a 35-acre hobby farm in country Victoria. It's entirely self-funded with the help of YOU!

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1.6M+Instagram
800KTikTok
35Acre sanctuary
$2,000To raise one wombat
$0Government wage

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The Release Collection

Built-for-the-paddock gear named after the animals that made it out. Every piece carries the name of one of our animals either in care, previously with us or already released!

We'll keep building on this as we go - Get them before they sell out!

NewOnya Mens Rocco Hood Onya Mens Rocco Hood

Onya Mens Rocco Hood

$74.99
100% of profit funds wildlife care
On saleOnya Mens Timmy the Emu Tee Onya Mens Timmy the Emu Tee

Onya Mens Timmy the Emu Tee

$39.99$25.99
100% of profit funds wildlife care
On saleOnya Womens Miller and Matilda Tee Onya Womens Miller and Matilda Tee

Onya Womens Miller and Matilda Tee

$39.99$25.99
100% of profit funds wildlife care
On saleOnya Kids Steve-O Hood Onya Kids Steve-O Hood

Onya Kids Steve-O Hood

$59.99$38.99
100% of profit funds wildlife care

What We've Achieved

WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED TOGETHER!

Every one of these was paid for by merch, donations and sponsors.

✓ The Animal Hospital — dedicated indoor and outdoor treatment areas, clean sink, prep bench and secure storage. Finished and in daily use.
✓ Humidicribs for pinkie joeys, plus species-specific formula from Wombaroo and Vetafarm.
✓ Isolation & soft-release areas for wombats, plus secure enclosures for birds and possums.
✓ Vermin-proof storage & a bulk meat slicer — unglamorous, essential, and entirely community-funded.
2024

National news picks up the carer shortage

ABC News profiles Josh and the shortfall in wildlife carers: "the people who can afford to do it don't necessarily have the time, and the people that have the time really struggle to afford to do it."

2024 — 2025

Over 2.4 million people follow the work

1.6M on Instagram, ~800K on TikTok, with single videos passing 12 million views — turning a shed in Gippsland into one of Australia's loudest voices for native wildlife.

Sept 2025

Growing Up Wombat published by Affirm Press

A 144-page hardback about orphaned joeys, emus on the mend, wombats battling — and what it's taught Ashlee about kindness.

2025 — 2026

Advocacy that reached Parliament

Backing BirdLife Australia's campaign against second-generation rodenticides, supporting wildlife rescue reform in the Victorian Parliament, and championing WildTalk for carer mental health.

Now

The Animal Hospital opens its doors

The single biggest infrastructure win to date — built from t-shirt sales.

Josh in his element Josh in his element
Ashlee following in josh's footsteps Ashlee following in josh's footsteps
Our (wild) home Our (wild) home

About Us

A shift-working sparky, his family, and a paddock full of second chances

Josh Neille is a certified wildlife rescuer and an electrical engineer. Two and a half hours from Melbourne, on 35 acres in Gippsland, he and his family run a registered wildlife care facility around full-time work — Kevin, Betty, Stevo and Sandy the wombats, Ernie and Timmy the emus, kangaroos, wallabies, and whatever comes through the gate at midnight.

His daughter Ashlee has grown up in it. She's the reason the whole thing has a future.

"They're all sick, injured, orphaned, burnt, struggling, really down in the dumps sort of animals. We show both sides, we show the rawness of it."Josh Neille, ABC News
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Become a Wildlife Carer

The shortage is the whole problem

Australia doesn't have enough carers, and the ones we have are burning out. If you've got the time, here's what the pathway looks like.

"There's such a shortfall in people doing what we do. The people who can afford to do it don't necessarily have the time and the people that have the time really struggle to afford to do it."Josh Neille, ABC News
Start here

Foster Carer

For people new to rehabilitation. You work under an authorised Shelter Operator who trains and mentors you, taking animals into your home as you build experience. Most carers start here — Josh did.

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Best ifYou have space, a flexible routine and someone nearby willing to mentor you.
Next step

Shelter Operator

For experienced carers with the facilities to house species with complex needs — and the authority to mentor foster carers of your own. This is what the farm is registered as.

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Best ifYou've got land, enclosures, years of hands-on experience and a vet relationship.

The pathway (Victoria)

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Volunteer with a shelter firstDo a season of transport runs, feed prep and enclosure cleaning. It's the honest test of whether you want this.
02
Do the trainingSpecies-specific rescue, handling, first aid and husbandry courses through a recognised rescue network.
03
Apply for authorisationWildlife Shelter and Foster Carer authorisations are issued by the Conservation Regulator (DEECA) under the Wildlife Act. You can apply online.
04
Set up, and keep recordsEnclosures, heat sources, formula, a vet who'll take your calls — and admission records kept for three years, open to inspection.
Not ready to take animals?
  • Drive a transport run — carers can't always leave the property.
  • Build enclosures, fences or nest boxes.
  • Foster the boring end: bottle washing, food prep, laundry.
  • Donate formula, towels, timber or fuel vouchers.

Join the Club

Become one of the Onya Mob

It's free. You get first crack at every drop, and a proper look behind the gate — not a discount-code spam list.

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10% off your first orderStraight to you, no minimum spend.
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Free sticker pack over $80Add it to your cart once you're past $80 and we take the price off at checkout.
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24-hour early access to dropsSome of our Release Collection sold out in a day. Members get in first!
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The Monthly MusterStay up to date with it all! Who came in, who got released, what we achieved, and more!

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