We have a short update for you this month, as the Friends of the Koala team has experienced an unexpected run of heartbreak. It has been a particularly challenging period, with several koalas arriving in critical condition or having developed complications from their injuries and/or disease and, sadly, they were unable to recover. Despite every … Read more
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Koala Breeding Season Risks & Rescue
By now, our regular readers will know that our beloved koalas often find themselves in precarious situations – even under the best of circumstances. In previous articles, we covered the importance of creating koala-friendly backyards including securing dogs at night. One hazard that often goes unnoticed is netting – the nylon or plastic mesh used … Read more
Koala Kindy and Care Centre August
Each year, we experience a brief period of relative quiet before the arrival of breeding season, when admissions to the Care Centre and Northern Rivers Koala Hospital traditionally increase as koalas travel further in search of mates and territories. This reduced activity gives our team a valuable opportunity to focus on ongoing treatments, operations and … Read more
Koalas: Australia’s Iconic Marsupial Facing a Fragile Future
Next month is National Threatened Species Day (September 7th) as well as Save the Koala Month, culminating in Save the Koala Day (Friday 26th September) and we think it is a great opportunity to marvel at the uniquely evolved species that is the much loved koala – a species facing ecological fragility due to habitat … Read more
National Tree Day: Restoring Habitat, Protecting Koalas
National Tree Day – Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature-care event from Planet Ark takes place on Sunday 27th July. It is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community! We take this opportunity to raise awareness and mobilise action to protect and enhance koala … Read more
Koala Kindy and Care Centre July
We are all enjoying the mild relief that winter brings to the Northern Rivers – cooler days, crisp mornings, and even better… all of our kindy joeys have been successfully released back into the wild! While that’s certainly worth a happy dance, the work doesn’t stop here! We still have several koalas in care in … Read more
World Conservation Day: Protecting Koalas Means Protecting Our Future
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
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
Koala Kindy and Care Centre June
G’day and welcome to June and a slightly quieter month with most of the joeys having returned to the wild – awesome news of course!! In many cases, by the time koalas reach our hospital and are showing visible signs of illness, their condition is advanced and therefore more difficult to treat. While the prognosis … 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
