Friends of the Koala in the past supported, and were actively involved in, Green Army projects that enhance koala habitat across our Region. In 2014 for the first time we applied for Green Army projects in our own right as this way we could determine the priority areas for FOK. Click here environment.gov.au/land/green-army to read … Read more
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A bundle of joy named Dot
Have you ever got exactly what you want for Christmas? I was working the morning shift on Christmas Day with Simon Lamont and holding the FoK hotline when a call came through that would deliver that gift. Kay Sherring (a past Care Centre Co-Ordinator) was walking through the Lismore Golf Course, when she saw a … Read more
Diego and Kurt go Free-range!
Diego came into care as a furless joey nearly 2 years ago. Thanks to the wonderful care of his foster Mum’s (Deidre & Michelle) and the staff at AZWH, he achieved a good weight and looked very healthy – so it was time to say good bye. He was packed up with his little friend … Read more
Kal hitches a ride with Mum
Several months ago, a juvenile male named Kal came into care with rather sore looking eyes. He was found sitting in a pot plant by himslef at Kalina Nursing Home in Goonellabah and caused quite a stir with the residents. He was a pretty good patient and was very cute so got lots of attention … Read more
The Storm Boys and a little girl try soft release…
In late January 2013, two boys came into care as a result of the ex-Cyclone Oswald storms. Wally and Dexter both weighed about 1kg and should have been with their mothers when they were found alone and very wet – Dexter in Goonangerry and Wally in Whian Whian. They both had pneumonia but seemed otherwise … Read more