It’s one of the questions we get asked most at the Northern Rivers Koala Hospital: how long do koalas actually live? The honest answer is: it depends, and some of the stories that have come through our Koala Care Centre over the years might surprise you. How long do koalas live in the wild? In … Read more
Koala Conservation
National Koala Conference 2026
Ten of our team headed down to Port Macquarie from 20 to 22 July for this year’s National Koala Conference. Four vets, our Regional Koala Officer Angie Brace, two Management Committee members and three volunteers all made the trip, a great turnout for what is always one of the highlights of the koala conservation calendar. … Read more
Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Breakthrough: What the New Implant Means for the Northern Rivers
Koala Chlamydia Breakthrough: What It Means for the Northern Rivers Chlamydia remains the biggest challenge facing koalas in our region. Last financial year it accounted for 55% of all admissions to our hospital, more than every other cause of injury and illness combined. So when there is genuine progress in understanding and treating this disease, … Read more
A Historic Milestone for Wildlife Conservation in NSW
This month marks an important moment for wildlife conservation in New South Wales with the announcement of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Spanning 176,000 hectares of forests on Gumbaynggirr and Dunghutti Country, the park will protect an estimated 12,000 koalas, 36,000 greater gliders, and countless other species. The creation of the GKNP is one … Read more
Love for the Koala: Rehabilitation & Education Upgrade Project
At Friends of the Koala, we are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, release and conservation of one of Australia’s most beloved native species – the koala. With the support of generous donors like you, we are embarking on an exciting new initiative: The Love for the Koala: Rehabilitation & Education Upgrade Project. This project aims … Read more
The role of our Regional Koala Officer
This month as part of our ‘Meet the People’ series, we are pleased to introduce you to our Regional Koala Officer Angie Brace, giving you an insight into her role here at Friends of the Koala. Angie provides on-the-ground support for koala conservation projects, working closely with partners, stakeholders and community members. Her role was … Read more
Encourage a love of wildlife
We know that many of our followers are keen conservationists whose care and love of the planet and all things on it most likely rubs off on everyone around them – little people especially so. For those of you who would like more help with ideas on how to nurture the innate love for animals … Read more