Tell us about the people in your community working to protect our endangered species

Like Matthew Shanks, who’s part of an initiative by everyday people to save the bogong moth, there are stories of hope and resilience in the face of enormous challenges. Photograph: Lisa Favazzo/The Guardian

Australia is in the midst of what experts say is an extinction crisis, but the decline of the country’s unique wildlife and the state of the environment has not been mentioned by the major parties this election campaign.

This week, Guardian Australia launched a new series, Last Chance, to put a spotlight on everyday people standing up for endangered species in their local environment.