Faces of FOK: Q&A with Lee
How long have you volunteered with FOK and how did you get involved? I started with Friends of the Koala…
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Faces of FOK: Q&A with Vik
What is your role? As Volunteer Coordinator, my role includes the recruitment and induction of new volunteers, maintaining our volunteer database, keeping new…
Faces of FOK: Q&A with Dominique
What is your FOK story and when did you join? This is my second year volunteering with Friends of the…
Faces of FOK: Q&A with Heather
What is your FOK Story? Well, I retired and went on a big trip. And then when I came back, I realised what…
Bangalow Koalas – Tree Planting
There are 3,150 koala trees and other species to plant so Bangalow Koalas is hosting a working bee!
Bangalow Koalas – Tree Planting
There are 3,500 koala trees and other species to plant so Bangalow Koalas is hosting a working bee!
Bangalow Koalas – Tree Planting
There are 3,945 koala trees and other species to plant so Bangalow Koalas is hosting a working bee!
Bangalow Koalas – Tree Planting
There are 1,860 koala trees and other species to plant so Bangalow Koalas is hosting a working bee!
When is Planting a Success?
A sure indicator of success when undertaking koala habitat restoration projects is having planted trees browsed by koalas. This has…
Our Team is Growing
Since starting late last year, we have overseen some exciting growth in our staff team. Jackie Reed (Superintendent Vet) and Richard…
Bushfire Recovery Nursery Officially Launched
This week we officially launched our Bushfire Recovery Nursery, made possible by the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife (FNPW).
Mimi Tests the Wild
Mimi, who when rescued in November 2020 had her left eye removed, was ready this month to start the next stage…
Habitat Restoration
Thanks to the ongoing support from Billie Roberts and the NSW Saving Our Species program, FOK bush regeneration teams have…
Fundraiser Raffle
After three months of selling tickets at markets, in homes and on the streets of Lismore and Casino our first…
New Logo for Friends of the Koala
Operating for over 35 years, we have an established history of working towards positive outcomes for koalas. Our profile has grown rapidly…
Koala Hospital Expansion Plans
In the last financial year, we rescued more than 330 koalas across the Northern Rivers region. Since becoming the first…
Triumph for the World’s First Koala Prosthesis
In case you missed the news, Triumph our male resident koala has received the first koala prosthesis.Triumph only has…
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…
Providing Home Care for Koalas
More experienced volunteers with some special facilities provided by us can either have koalas in ‘soft release’ prior to their…
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…