We know if you are here now, you are most likely already on the right side of conservation, whether it is because of our beautiful furry Koala friends or due to a dedication to preserving the environment at large. As it is the beginning of a new year, it’s the perfect time to think about … Read more
News
Management Committee News
Friends of the Koala are pleased to announce the new management committee for this financial year who were appointed at the AGM held in December. Thank you to everyone who attended in person and online! It was great to review and celebrate all the amazing things we achieved during the 2023-2024 financial year as a … Read more
Koala Kindy and Care Centre January 2025
It is our first Koala Kindy and Care Centre update for 2025, and it is going to be another big one! We are thrilled to have five successful releases to report. After receiving much needed treatment and care from our vet team and volunteers, these koalas are ready to go home. Of course, every release … Read more
Koala Kindy and Care Centre December 2024
This is our last Koala Kindy and Care Centre update for 2024!! We hope you have enjoyed tuning in to our monthly updates as much as we enjoy bringing our koala capers to you! If you have been following us on socials, which we think most of you do, you will have read about quite … Read more
From Koala Rehabilitator to Researcher
A Volunteer’s Path to Researching Human-Animal-Nature Connection. In August, koala rehabilitation volunteer, Roxanne, was confirmed to undertake a Master of Science (Research) at La Trobe University with its Anthrozoology Research Group. Integrating positive psychology and human-wildlife relationships, her thesis will investigate the potential personal, health, educational and professional benefits of connecting with nature and its … Read more
Free 2025 Koala Calendars
Our 2025 koala calendars are here! Each year as a thank you for the continued support we receive from people all around the world, we offer koala calendars featuring high-resolution images of the stunning koalas in our care. Perfect for animal lovers and environmental enthusiasts, you can stay inspired and organised! They’re not only stunning … Read more
Charitable gifts for Christmas
It is likely that many of you have started Christmas shopping already. We also know that many of you would like to choose charitable gifts with an impact or donate rather than buying new and more stuff and we are right with you! In fact, did you know that more than one in four Australians … Read more
Facts about koalas – breeding season
Breeding season is the period of time when animals mate and for koalas in the Northern Rivers it runs from July through to December – the spring and summer months. Koala activity increases as they move about trying to find a mate and later on when younger koalas disperse (leave their mum to find their … Read more
Koala Kindy and Care Centre November 2024
Hello from our Koala Kindy and Care Centre in the sunny northeast! We are now entering our busiest time of year as we progress through koala breeding season and head into summer. Summer is not only a busy time for koalas, it is also peak activity for travel due to summer holidays, which results in … Read more
We are recruiting – Management Committee and General Manager
Are you based in Australia, passionate about koala conservation and would you like to make an impact to Friends of the Koala at a strategic and leadership level? Friends of the Koala have two exciting opportunities to join our team. General Manager (paid position) We are recruiting for a General Manager to cover maternity leave … Read more
