Friendsofthekoala

Friends of the Koala focuses on all aspects of koala conservation to ensure their survival right now and for generations to come.

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

Memphis is free! 🐨💚 This eight year old and his magnificent nose have officially headed home to the wild after completing his treatment. So proud of you Memphis, you did it! 🌿🐾 #koalarescue #koalarelease

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

Bear, the world-famous #koala detection dog who helped find more than 100 koalas during the Black Summer bushfires, has retired after a decade of service. Now our partners at #IFAW are searching for his successor. Big boots to fill. 🐾🐨 https://t.co/MjYCgIR1bH

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

Five year old Bunyip was spotted limping and admitted in May with a complex set of injuries, likely from a car hit. He has commenced treatment and our team are keeping a close eye on him. Hang in there Bunyip! 🐨

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

For koalas, the environment is everything. When it suffers, they suffer. With a long, hot and dry summer forecast, the pressure is growing. This #WorldEnvironmentDay help us be ready 👉 https://t.co/zkE6Nx0abf #KoalaConservation #EOFY

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

Breeding season is here and koalas are on the move, adults searching for mates, juveniles navigating roads for the very first time. With the long weekend ahead please slow down, especially at dawn, dusk & after dark. ⚠️📞 02 6622 1233 (24/7) #koalahabitat https://t.co/NukjowZ0hf

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

Six year old Haze has completed his first course of antibiotics but is still showing some mild signs and discomfort, so treatment continues. Reassessment in two weeks. Hang in there Haze! 🐨💚 #FriendsOfTheKoala #KoalaHospital

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

June is here and the clock is ticking. We need to raise $500,000 to complete our Northern Rivers Koala Hospital fit-out. Every donation before 30 June is tax deductible. Please help us make this month count. 🐨 https://t.co/CrZbwprqxb #EOFY #KoalaHospital

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

One last look at our boy Cob 🐨 He's just headed to soft release with his kindy buddy Cassy! From 305 grams in September to leaping through the trees and heading home to the wild. We are so proud of you Cob, forever grateful to our amazing team who got him this far! 🌿🐾 #koala

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

An update of one of our permanent residents by high demand: Polar Star: 'Yes I am aware that I am a little bit rare' ha ha - what a gorgeous girl she is! #koala #koalarescue

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

🐨 Great news for #koalas in our region 💚

A Clarence Valley koala sighting map has won a digital government award — a fantastic example of community-led conservation.

Read more: https://t.co/W4Pwihn8Vu

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

An update of one of our permanent residents by high demand Ivy: 'I'm not extra - I'm limited edition!' Oh Ivy we know! #koala #NorthernRivers

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

🎉 After 138 days in care. Rudolf is going home! 💙
Rudolf has tested negative for chlamydia and his diabetes has gone into remission. His blood glucose is stable and he no longer needs insulin. He has the all clear to return to the wild! 🌿🙌

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

A huge thank you to Summerland Bank for their generous $7,000 donation to our Northern Rivers Koala Hospital Expansion. Your support means the world to our koalas. 🐨 #FriendsOfTheKoala #NorthernRivers

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

🐨 Reece 💚
Rescued from a power pole using a cherry picker, Reece arrived very dehydrated.
Now rehydrated, healthy and chlamydia negative, she is on track for release soon ✨ 💚

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

🐨 Could AI help keep koalas safe on our roads? 💚

New tech is being developed to detect koalas in real time and alert drivers, helping reduce vehicle strikes.

Read more: https://t.co/nOQv5zllQq

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

🌿 Biodiversity matters 💚🐨

Koalas rely on healthy ecosystems and so do we.

Protecting habitat supports koalas, other species and the environment we all depend on.

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

This #NationalVolunteerWeek is extra special as we celebrate 40 years of koala care 💚🐨

Our 180+ volunteers are the heart of everything we do - contributing over $2M in time each year.

Want to help protect koalas? Join us.

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

🐨 Jakku 💚

Five-year-old Jakku was recently admitted to care with conjunctivitis and has now commenced treatment.

He will remain with our team while we monitor his progress, and we’re hopeful he’ll respond well.

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

🐨 Napier 💚

After time in care, Napier has returned a negative chlamydia result ✨

Now in soft release to rebuild his strength before heading home ... wish him luck! 💚🐨

[Friendsofthekoala @Friends_Koala]

This #NationalVolunteerWeek we’re celebrating the 180+ volunteers behind every koala rescue 💚🐨

From hotline to habitat restoration, they contribute over $2M in time each year - powering our work across the Northern Rivers.

Thank you for protecting koalas, today and every day.