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Cockatoo Care was introduced in September 2001 as a joint initiative of the Water Corporation and the Western Australian Museum.  The objectives of the program were to research the distribution and ecology of Carnaby's, Baudin's and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos and threats to their survival, and to implement measures to encourage the conservation of these birds. Conservation measures included habitat enhancement, feral bee research and community education and involvement.

The program facilitated vital research and raised public awareness of the risks these declining cockatoo populations face, including the loss of feeding and breeding habitat, impact of feral European honeybees, climate change and farming practices. 

The work of Cockatoo Care led to the conservation status of the Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo and Baudin's Cockatoo being upgraded to endangered by the Department of Environment and Conservation and recovery teams established. 

Until 2007, the Cockatoo Care was supported by the Water Corporation, the Western Australian Museum, Tourism Western Australia, state and local government agencies and community groups.