Operating for over 35 years, we have an established history of working towards positive outcomes for koalas. Our profile has grown rapidly following the 2019-20 bushfire season, triggering the need to refresh the logo to better reflect our current and future direction. Proud of our 35-year legacy, the new logo retains core features of the previous design such as … Read more
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Fundraiser Raffle
After three months of selling tickets at markets, in homes and on the streets of Lismore and Casino our first raffle for 2021 was drawn on Monday March 1. The Lismore Mayor, Vanessa Ekins (pictured) pulled the winning tickets at Friends of the Koala along with Burribi our mascot and volunteers Lola Whitney and Debbie Gooley. 1st … Read more
Enhancing koala corridors on Wilson River Floodplain
This project funded by the NSW Environmental Trust, aims to strengthen partnerships with Monaltrie (south of Lismore) land managers and Landcarers with the primary aim of addressing the risks to the koalas that were abundant on these sites. Financial support from Lismore City council of $30,000, has enabled FOK to extend the corridor work on … Read more
Providing Home Care for Koalas
‘I volunteered in the wildlife hospital with koalas for 4 years, learning much about them and also how to handle them with care. I kept asking questions and the hospital manager thought she could get rid of me by saying I could become a carer, so with her 24/7 help I jumped into it. By … Read more
Volunteering with Friends of the Koala – an international perspective
Volunteering with Friends of the Koala – an international perspective Friends of the Koala was fortunate enough to have Nadine Kuhn from Germany, volunteer full time Monday to Friday for the entire month of January. With Koalas being her favourite animal, Nadine loved the nature of our work and took on all aspects of volunteering … Read more
Inside the demanding role of a Koala Care Coordinator
Care Coordinator Susannah holds koala joey Frazer while Dr. Camille listens to his breathing. Arranging the best care for rescued koalas is a huge job. “Some days it can be crazy with koala after koala coming in,” says Susannah Keogh our Care Coordinator. Susannah manages the care of 300 koalas brought into our Care Centre … Read more
Our very own Gardening Guru
Volunteers are our greatest resource. We are incredibly lucky to have over 100 passionate volunteers that dedicate their time and energy to our cause – without them it would not be possible to do what we do! While a lot of our volunteers are keen to assist with the daily care and rescue of koalas, … Read more
Koalas Need More Than A Population Census: An Open letter to the Federal Environment Minister
Dear Minister, We, the undersigned, who are leaders in koala conservation, habitat revegetation, rescue & rehabilitation, representing every state within the koala’s range, call on you to … READ MORE>>>
