Shirley started caring for wildlife in the early 1980's when her cat brought home a baby sugar glider. As her husband Peter opened his hand to show Shirley the amazing creature, it glided onto their bed and into both their hearts. Shirley and Peter have been devoted to looking after native wildlife from that day on.

Shirley has cared for many species of native animal, however she specialises in the care of wombats. She is highly experienced with an absolute wealth of knowledge that she happily shares with other carers. Along with Linda, Shirley is a co-presenter for the course A Guide to the Care of Bare-Nosed Wombats, which is a Fauna First Aid lecture.