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Emily Small, founder of Goongerah Wombat Orphanage, wildlife rescuer and carer, applies PawPaw ointment (a product made for skin from fermented papaw fruit), to the feet of rescued baby bare-nosed wombat (Vombatus ursinus). Due to Covid-19 lockdown she is caring for them in her Melbourne inner-city apartment, not at the orphanage 450kms away. Temporarily captive, until old enough to be released. Preston, Victoria, Australia. June, 2020. Model released. Editorial use only.