Friendsofthekoala

Did you know there’s no official name for a group of #koalas? 🐨 They’re mostly solitary, so scientists simply call them “a group of koalas,” only coming together occasionally when ranges overlap or during breeding. 🌿 Learn more: ow.ly/yrrf50Yy4xO

Our blue eyed girl Polar Star continues to thrive. She is a very special ambassador and a much-loved resident. 💛

It’s #EucalyptDay 🌿🐨 Eucalypts mean food, shelter & safety for koalas — and when they’re lost, we see the impact in rescue. 5 years on from our Bushfire Recovery Nursery, we’re still helping regrow vital habitat. More trees = more koalas in the wild 💚

Patience remains on antibiotics for now. Puddles has finished his shorter course, adjusted due to his milder infection and young age, as joeys can be more sensitive to antibiotics. Encouragingly, both are showing improvement and remain under close veterinary supervision.

Friends of the Koala’s resident supermodel: Ivy. 📸🐨 Always camera-ready, always striking a pose and almost never without her signature look - leaf-in-mouth. #koala #NorthernRivers

Baloo was admitted in January with severe conjunctivitis and mild cystitis, Baloo has responded well to antibiotics, eye meds and pain relief. His eyes are looking much better! 🐨💛 He’ll be retested soon to see if he’s chlamydia-free and ready to go home. Let’s cheer him on!

We’re excited that Friends of the Koala will be attending the 2026 Koala Conference in Port Macquarie 🐨✨ Researchers, vets, carers & conservationists will come together to advance koala health & habitat protection. 🌿 Join the conversation: ow.ly/sYGi50Ytxx1

Cob update 🐨💛 Now 10 months old, Cob weighs almost 2kg - up from just 305g at rescue! He’s thriving in care with Renata (and previously Liz), eating well, gaining steadily, and now has a little buddy, Kris. 🌿 What a little fighter!

The difference treatment can make 💛🐨 #Koalas with #chlamydia often arrive very compromised - with painful eyes, vision loss, cystitis and wet, dirty rumps. Not all can be saved, but vet care can reduce pain & give some a second chance in the wild. 🌿

Ferguson has officially tested negative for chlamydia - such fantastic news! After a long time in care, he’s now moved to our plantation site to rebuild strength and practice climbing bigger trees before release. So proud of this boy - not long until he’s back in the wild! 🌿💛

The NSW #KoalaStrategy sets out a roadmap to protect and rebuild koala populations - from #habitat conservation to research and community action. The challenge now is ensuring these commitments deliver real protection where koalas live. 🐨🌿 environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals…

Throwback to Wilder’s recovery. 🐨 Admitted after a dog attack with multiple injuries, he received intensive care including bandaging, antibiotics and pain relief. Wilder made a full recovery and was released back to the wild. 🌿💛

Gideon returned to care with severe cystitis & significant weight loss. Despite intensive treatment his condition did not respond & he continued to show signs of pain. The difficult decision was made to humanely euthanise him to prevent further suffering. Fly high, beautiful boy.

The final stage of the Northern Rivers Koala Hospital expansion depends on raising $500,000 — and koalas in crisis can’t wait. 🐨🌿 Donate today to help complete this vital facility and give more koalas the chance to recover and return to the wild. ow.ly/27Vs50YpNeb

Kyoko, 16 months, was rescued after his mum showed signs of chlamydia but couldn’t be found. He tested positive, completed treatment, and joined kindy with Yashica.🐨 We are delighted to report that Kyoko has since moved to soft release and is doing really well in the big trees!

This #IWD26, we celebrate the extraordinary women - past and present who have shaped Friends of the Koala. 💜🐨 From #volunteers and vets to our Management Committee, your leadership and care drive everything we do for #koalas. 🌿

Kris, a 1 y/o male, was rescued after being found beside his deceased mum. He was dehydrated, underweight & had mild abdominal bleeding, likely from a fall. After stabilisation and supportive care, he’s now doing well in home care with Renata alongside Cob and Cassy.

Following treatment for conjunctivitis and prostatitis, Rudolph was diagnosed with diabetes due to high blood glucose. The good news? He’s chlamydia negative 💛 He’s still on daily insulin, but his dose is lowering — a positive sign we may be able to wean him off.

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do — from collecting fresh eucalyptus leaves to caring for koalas and responding to rescue calls. If you have time to give and want to help, we would love to hear from you. 📧 volunteercoordinator@friendsofthekoala.org

🐨 Thank you Team Koala Tweed for your generous $5,000 donation to support the Northern Rivers Koala Hospital Expansion. Community support helps us rescue and care for koalas across the region. 💚 Story: ow.ly/QLXE50Ypyl2 Donate: ow.ly/wQ9s50Ypyl1