Supporting Koala Conservation

How we partnered with Friends of the Koala.

Nurturing Nature

We are proud to announce our partnership with Friends of the Koala, a non-profit organisation that works to protect and restore koala habitats in the Northern Rivers region.

Koalas are an iconic and beloved species that face many threats, such as habitat loss, disease, and climate change. That’s why we decided to support their efforts by donating $5000 to their cause in 2025. This donation is more than just a gesture; it’s a reflection of our commitment to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of our home. Together, we hope to make a difference and ensure the survival of our furry friends.

To learn more about the amazing work that Friends of the Koala do, please visit their website below.

Contributing funds for our fluffy friends

Would you like to make a donation?

Every donation counts in our mission to protect and preserve the homes of our beloved koalas. With your generous support, we can ensure a brighter future for these iconic Australian animals.

To contribute, simply deposit your donation into our Koala Conservation Account using the details below:

Account Name: Koala Conservation
BSB: 728-728
Account Number: 2222-8244

You can also make a donation in branch or utilise your internet banking to transfer funds securely. Your kind donation goes directly Friends of the Koala and Bangalow Koalas, enabling them to provide essential care and habitat preservation for our local koala population.

Get to know our koala pals

Our branches have adopted their very own furry friend! Get to know each of the Koala’s and some of their lived experience.

Boorie

Our Ballina team have adopted Boorie. In July 2023, rescuers saved Boorie’s mum, Gidja after she suffered a severe head injury. Boorie was still riding on her mum’s back when they found her. Gidja’s injuries required several months of care, and she stopped producing enough milk for Boorie.

Pala

Pala was adopted by our team at The Pines, Elanora. Pala was a young joey who suffered from mild dehydration and was rescued from Larnook. After being very active at homecare, Pala couldn’t wait to join the crew in Koala Kindy at Friends of the Koala.

Ivy

Ivy was adopted by our Grafton team who in May 2020, was rescued after her mum abandoned her in a cow paddock. Ivy has mild hip dysplasia, which means she cannot jump and struggles to climb. The likelihood of Ivy surviving in the wild was slim, so luckily Ivy can call Friends of the Koala home thanks to Summerland!

Magnus

Magnus was adopted by our Evans Head Team. Magnus was a pouch young joey that may have been abandoned by his mum when he was rescued in October 2021. When Magnus was big enough for release, it took him longer than most to understand that he needed to find his own food in the plantation. Magnus loves being fed fresh leaves in the Koala care centre.

Charlotte

Charlotte was rescued in January 2018, when she was found alone in the middle of a busy road. Charlotte was born with hip dysplasia and has trouble jumping like other koalas, so she is a permanent resident at the Friends of the Koala alongside her BFF Ivy. Our Casino team are proud to have adopted Charlotte.

Temika

Our Nimbin team has adopted Temika. After her mother was hit by a car, she was lucky to be protected in the pouch and rescued. She was only five months old at the time and spent over 7 months in Koala Kindy, learning all the skills she would need for the wild. Temika thrived in care, growing strong and healthy. Thanks to the dedication of her carers, she was fully vaccinated and successfully released in January 2023.

Kookie

Kookie was rescued in September 2022. Even though he is the smallest in care, he is usually found at the top of the ladder. Soon Kookie will head off to a plantation, where he can explore the wild! Kookie was proudly adopted by our Lismore team.

Johnny

Johnny’s mother was hit by a car in August 2023 and taken to North Coast Emergency Vets. Johnny was in his mum’s pouch at the time of the accident and miraculously was unharmed. Unfortunately, his mum’s injuries were severe, and she sadly had to be euthanised. Our Kyogle team are proud to have adopted Johnny.

Frankie

Our Bangalow team have adopted Frankie. When Frankie was only 8 months old and weighed only 730 grams, she fell from a tree and got separated from my mother. Luckily, Frankie was unharmed by the fall, but had fallen onto the road, and her mum was high in a tree. The rescuers wanted to reunite them, but the location was difficult, and they couldn’t capture her mother.

Polar Star

Polar Star was born with pale eyes and skin, making them quite unusual looking and very special. Polar Star was admitted to Northern Rivers Koala Hospital at about twelve months of age, right at the time they would naturally have been dispersed from their mother. Our Kingscliff team have proudly adopted Polar Star.