There are many ways that you can help koalas

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protect and plant koala trees on your land and in your community
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slow down when driving through koala country – especially at night and during breeding season when koalas tend to roam (typically August to February)
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keep your dog on a lead when outside – especially at night when koalas are most active
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help any koalas that fall into your swimming pool by tying a rope to a tree or post and placing the other end of the rope in the pool
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plant or maintain trees near your fence to help koalas move safely in between trees in your backyard – this will also help them escape quickly if they need to
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contact a licensed fauna rehabilitation group if you spot a koala that looks sick (a wet bottom is a sign of disease) or is injured
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participate in citizen science koala surveys
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volunteer time or money to local groups that support koala conservation
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tell your friends about this website.
If you live elsewhere you can:
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slow down on the roads and highways when you are driving through NSW Koala Country on your holidays
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visit a national park with your friends or family and marvel at the amazing natural wonders that New South Wales, and NSW Koala Country, has to offer
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raise awareness – speak to your friends, family and community to let them know that the koala is a threatened species in New South Wales and there are things we can all do to help
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donate to an organisation that specifically helps koalas and protects their habitat
- partner with us to help conserve koalas and their habitat in NSW. We are looking to pilot collaborative partnerships with businesses, impact investors, corporates and non-government partners to help deliver new projects that will make a difference to koala populations in NSW. Contact partnerships.investment@environment.nsw.gov.au if you’re interested in discussing partnership opportunities.
Find a koala conservation group near you
The organisations
that are dedicated
to protecting koalas
Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust
Breaking News January 2020
Two Thumbs Koala Sanctuary was burned in recent bush fires. Please consider making a donation to help restore this important koala conservation area.
Hastings-Macleay Koala Recovery Partnership
Got a burning idea on how your community group can help koalas? We would love to hear about it and help where we can.
Koalas in Care
You can support our work by donating to provide the necessary treatment and medications for our koala patients.
Phone 02 6552 2183 or 0439 406 770
Science for Wildlife
You can support our work by donating, reporting a koala sighting, volunteering, or by becoming a friend.
Tweed Shire Council
You can support our work by getting involved. Join a local group working to help koalas, and report sightings.
Phone 02 6670 2400
Campbelltown City Council
You can support our work by joining one of the many community events we run each year.
Phone 02 4645 4000
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
You can support our work by donating, planting a koala food tree, volunteering, or adopting a wild koala
Port Stephens Council
You can support our work by getting involved. Join a local group working to help koalas, and report koala sightings.
Phone 02 4988 0255
Port Stephens Koala Hospital
You can support our work by becoming a member, adopting a koala, volunteering or donating.
Friends of the Koala
You can support our work by becoming a volunteer if you live in the Northern Rivers or donating to help cover our costs.
Phone 02 6621 4664
Southern Highlands Koala Conservation Project
You can support us by reporting all koala sightings to our Koala Hotline 02 4868 0888 or via Facebook.
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Support our work by becoming a volunteer or partner and help plant trees for habitat and monitor koalas. Find a local project or become a partner.
Coffs Harbour City Council
You can support us by recording sightings of Koalas in Coffs Harbour through the Koala register on Councils website.
Wildlife Save Our Species
Wildlife SOS is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. We work with individuals, community groups and government to achieve positive outcomes for native wildlife and the habitat in which they live.
We are based in the Clarence Valley of northern New South Wales, an area internationally recognised for the high level of biodiversity.
Support our work by visiting our website to learn more about our wildlife and the work being done to help them.
Landcare
You can support us by volunteering on one of our koala projects.
WIRES
WIRES has been rescuing and caring for native animals since 1985. Our mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same.
WIRES has over 2500 volunteers in 28 branches across the state.
You can support our work by becoming a volunteer or donating to help rescue and care for more native animals. Or if you see a sick and injured animal please report by calling 1300 094 737.
Bangalow Koalas
You can support us by volunteering or becoming a member. To find out more call or contact us.
Koala Health Hub
You can learn more and donate to this initiative by visiting our website.
NSW Wildlife Council
The NSW Wildlife Council Inc. (NWC) is the peak policy body for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in NSW representing over 3800 volunteer wildlife rehabilitators.
You can support our work by visiting our website and donating. All donations will be used specifically for projects that will directly benefit wildlife needing assistance.
Wingecarribee Shire Council
You can support our work by reporting all sightings, planting koala habitat, keep your dog secured and slowing down when driving. Please report ALL sightings or evidence of activity.
Phone 02 4868 0888
Ballina Shire Council
You can learn more about our local koalas visit the website or email council.
Clarence Valley Council
Clarence Valley Council is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. We service an area of 10,441 square kilometres and draws its name from the Clarence River, which flows through most of the council area. Koala numbers in our area are under threat due to continuing fragmentation of suitable habitat, dog attack, car strike and bushfires.
You can support our work by visiting our website.
Lismore City Council
You can learn more about our koalas by visiting the website or contacting council.
Phone 1300 87 83 87
Kempsey Shire Council
You can support our work by visiting our website.
Hello Koalas
Hello Koalas is a bold, ambitious and imaginative sculpture project, which celebrates one of Australia’s iconic animals – the koala. Above all, it is designed to generate a sense of fun and surprise for everyone who comes across one of the creatively decorated koalas resting in parkland, lazing by the river, waiting outside the shops, or playing with children.
Visit our website to find out where you can visit the koala sculptures.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
You can learn more about our koalas by visiting the website or contacting council.
Byron Shire Council
You can support our work by visiting our website.
Help Save the Wildlife and Bushlands in Campbelltown
You can support our work by donating, reporting a koala sighting, volunteering, or by becoming a friend.

Clarence Valley Koala Working Group
The Clarence Valley Koala Working Group aims to progress strategic planning around koala conservation in the Clarence Valley.
Information about our group is available at: