10 Powerful Ways to Help Koalas This World Conservation Day 2025 Every year on July 28, World Conservation Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to protect the natural world. Officially established at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1972 as a day to highlight the importance of … Read more
Advocacy
In Loving Memory of Dr Ros Irwin: A True Friend of the Koala
It is with heavy hearts that the Friends of the Koala community mourns the passing of Vale Dr. Ros Irwin – Honorary Life Member, Tree of Famer, and tireless champion for wildlife and environmental advocacy. Ros passed away on Sunday, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of care, conviction, and commitment to koalas, conservation, and the … Read more
Statement on the Victorian Koala Crisis
Friends of the Koala is deeply saddened by the recent events in Budj Bim National Park, where bushfire-impacted koalas were euthanised through aerial shooting. This tragic situation underscores the urgent need for comprehensive, humane, and transparent strategies to address the welfare of koalas facing habitat loss and environmental stressors. We echo IFAW’s call for an … Read more