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    Friends of the Koala is focused on all aspects of koala conservation!

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    We operate a 24-hour koala rescue service. Every koala counts!

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    We treat, rehabilitate and release precious koalas back to the wild.

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    Help us vaccinate all koalas in our care. Give them a chance of survival.

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(02) 6622 1233

We are a grassroots organisation with over 35 years of experience working on critical, on-the-ground activities to conserve habitat and protect koalas individually and as a species. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by koalas in our region. 

We are the people that do the work, every single day. We respond to rescue calls 24/7, and provide veterinary treatment and care year-round in our Koala Hospital. We participate in groundbreaking research. We plant koala food trees and other native species across the Northern Rivers, and protect and restore prime koala habitat.

Our holistic approach makes us especially effective. With 200+ volunteers contributing 55,000 volunteer hours per year, Friends of the Koala keep operational costs extremely low, so your support goes further.

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  • 23 Rifle Range Road, East Lismore, NSW
Office: (02) 6621 4664
24/7 Rescue Hotline: (02) 6622 1233

Where do all the famous koalas live? 
In Hollywood, Koalafornia.

ABN 69 322 819 171 | Fundraising Authority CFN 26587 | ​Licensed by the NSW Department of Planning & Environment to rescue, rehabilitate and release koalas in the Northern Rivers | Licence No. MWL000100225

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About
    • Koala Rescue
    • Koala Hospital & Care Centre
    • Koala Research
    • Partners
    • Habitat Restoration
    • Education & Advocacy
    • Koala Documentary
  • About Koalas
    • Koala Facts
    • Koalas and cars
    • Koalas and dogs
    • Recognise a Sick Koala
    • Kids’ Corner
    • Koala Calendar
  • Support Us
    • Leave a Bequest
    • Adopt a Koala
    • Adopt a Tree
    • Donate
    • Vaccinate a Koala
    • Joey Buddies
    • Become a friend of the Hospital
    • Partner with us
  • News
  • Locals
    • Community Native Plant Nursery
    • Habitat Restoration for Local Landholders
    • Regional Koala Conservation Strategy
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    • Media Centre
    • Book a Koala Tour
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    • Become a Member
    • Work with us
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