Friends of the Koala https://friendsofthekoala.org/ Fighting to Preserve, Protect & Promote Northern Rivers Koalas Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:19:40 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Free 2025 Koala Calendars https://friendsofthekoala.org/free-2025-koala-calendars/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:45:32 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20644 Our 2025 koala calendars are here! Each year as a thank you for the continued support we receive from people all around the world, we offer koala calendars featuring high-resolution images of the stunning koalas in our care. Perfect for animal lovers and environmental enthusiasts, you can stay inspired and organised! They’re not only stunning ... Read more

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]]> Charitable gifts for Christmas https://friendsofthekoala.org/charitable-gifts-for-christmas/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:13:34 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20576 It is likely that many of you have started Christmas shopping already. We also know that many of you would like to choose charitable gifts with an impact or donate rather than buying new and more stuff and we are right with you! In fact, did you know that more than one in four Australians ... Read more

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]]> Facts about koalas – breeding season https://friendsofthekoala.org/facts-about-koalas-breeding-season/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:37:29 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20581 Breeding season is the period of time when animals mate and for koalas in the Northern Rivers it runs from July through to December – the spring and summer months. Koala activity increases as they move about trying to find a mate and later on when younger koalas disperse (leave their mum to find their ... Read more

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]]> Koala Kindy and Care Centre November 2024 https://friendsofthekoala.org/koala-kindy-and-care-centre-november-2024/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:24:15 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20477 Hello from our Koala Kindy and Care Centre in the sunny northeast! We are now entering our busiest time of year as we progress through koala breeding season and head into summer. Summer is not only a busy time for koalas, it is also peak activity for travel due to summer holidays, which results in ... Read more

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]]> We are recruiting – Management Committee and General Manager https://friendsofthekoala.org/we-are-recruiting-management-committee-and-general-manager/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:25:45 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20312 Are you based in Australia, passionate about koala conservation and would you like to make an impact to Friends of the Koala at a strategic and leadership level? Friends of the Koala have two exciting opportunities to join our team. General Manager (paid position) We are recruiting for a General Manager to cover maternity leave ... Read more

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]]> Fundraising luncheon update and thank you https://friendsofthekoala.org/fundraising-luncheon-update-and-thank-you/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:43:13 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20304 Last month, we very proudly hosted our inaugural Save the Koala fundraising luncheon. It was a celebratory event at Crystalbrook Byron. The event kicked off with a glass of bubbly and the opportunity to mingle with other guests, a close-up look at the auction items and raffle prizes, followed by lunch topped off with a ... Read more

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]]> Koala Kindy & Care Centre October 2024 https://friendsofthekoala.org/koala-kindy-care-centre-october-2024/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:20:31 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20271 It’s this time of month again where we update you on our Koala Kindy and Care Centre patients this month. We have some newbies to introduce you to, some exciting releases and progress updates! June through December is a busy, dangerous and also a crucial time for koalas. Male koalas are searching for a mate ... Read more

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]]> The role of our Regional Koala Officer https://friendsofthekoala.org/the-role-of-our-regional-koala-officer/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:17:00 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20257 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

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]]> Annual General Meeting 2024 https://friendsofthekoala.org/annual-general-meeting-2024/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:44:34 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20018 Time flies.. another year has almost passed and it’s time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will take place on November 28th. Each year, we invite our members to join us for the AGM. The notice for the AGM with further details will be sent out separately by our Secretary to all members closer ... Read more

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]]> Save the Koala month 2024 https://friendsofthekoala.org/save-the-koala-month-2024/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://friendsofthekoala.org/?p=20009 It is Save the Koala Month in September dedicated to raising awareness about koalas and their habitat. The month’ highpoint is Save the Koala Day on September 27th. This year we are holding our inaugural fundraising luncheon on this day to raise much needed funds for our Northern Rivers Koala Hospital. There are a very ... Read more

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