My name is Frank ‘the bilby man’ Manthey – it's great to see you here at easterbilby.com.au!

As you know, the bilby is in serious trouble. It’s hard to believe there are only around 600 of these Australian marsupials left in the wild.

You have probably already met Dawn the Bilby by now. She is the mascot of the Save the Bilby Fund and both she and I need people like you to help save other bilbies. Look around the website and find out more about the bilby and how you can help. Don’t forget to have a look at the Fun Stuff section as well.

Dawn is very lucky that there are people like you who care so much about the bilby! If you want to tell me how you are helping to save the bilby, email me.

The Bilbies’ Lament
poem by Frank Manthey

I was born in a sunburnt country,
in a time of long ago.
Before rabbits, cats and foxes,
I was free to come and go.
So come on all you Aussies,
It makes darn good common sense,
to help these guys that are trying
to build our saviour fence.
Aussies stick together,
in fire, floods and drought,
support this fund to help us,
our time is running out.