"Friends of the Koala's holistic approach to koala conservation is something IFAW champions because we share the belief that koalas are ambassadors for Australian wildlife. When we protect them and their habitat, we give countless other animals a chance to thrive."

- International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

"It is truly humbling to witness such a passionate group of people, showing up tirelessly for koalas and displaying incredible resilience in the midst of devastating natural disasters and beyond."

- Silva Everaers, General Manager

"The primary organisations involved in habitat protection are the Biodiversity Conservation Trust, Friends of the Koala, Landcare, councils, and the Northern Rivers Koala Network (NRKN) and state government agencies for support."

- Regional Koala Strategy Northern Rivers

"The role of advocacy by Friends of the Koala is well recognised in the region. The members and volunteers of Friends of the Koala Inc. have been the frontline of the battle to save the species from extinction in the northern rivers for over 35 years. These volunteers and committed individuals are an inspiration to all."

- Northern Rivers Regional Koala Conservation Strategy

"There are many diseases that have been significantly controlled or even eradicated from animal populations using vaccines and we aim to do the same for koalas. For koalas to survive chlamydia disease in Northern NSW, prevention is most definitely better than the cure."

- Dr Jodie Wakeman

"I've been a member of Friends of the Koala since its incorporation in February 1990. I've managed the native plant nursery pretty much since its inception and undertake much of the propagation and tree maintenance along with managing a small team of volunteers to assist with potting and weeding activities."

- Mark Wilson, Nursery Manager

"Staff are very passionate and knowledgeable about the work they do. The community is very lucky to have such amazing people taking care of our koalas and releasing them back home. It would have been difficult and heartbreaking to navigate through the fires and the floods. Thank you all for the work that you do."

- Jennifer

"Friends of the Koala's Community Education Centre in Lismore improves awareness of the plight of our koalas and FOK's vital work in saving injured native wildlife."

- Lismore MP Janelle Saffin

"Friends of the Koala is the voice for all koalas' suvival throughout the Northern Rivers of NSW. We continue to be a forthright advocate, a committed community educator and an eager partner in koala-related research. The group also facilitates long-standing friendships amongst its members, providing many with a sense of family, belonging and purpose. The social aspect of FOK's function is often overlooked but it's important to the success of the organisation's mission and to community cohesion."

- Lorraine Vass, AM

"We strive to provide gold standard veterinary care for every koala that needs our help. Our purpose-built koala hospital is designed to allow us to provide the best possible care."

- Dr Jackie Reed, Superintendent Veterinarian