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Koala Organisations

The following organisations including the Australian Koala Foundation, Native Animal Trust and the Hunter Koala Preservation Society assist in the management and preservation of the Port Stephens Koala population.

Australian Koala Foundation

Is the principal non-governmental organisation in Australia that is focused on saving the koala and its habitat.

The Australian Koala Foundation seeks solutions to the problems facing koalas and is currently drafting a revolutionary piece of legislation called the National Koala Act to provide incentives for landowners to protect koala trees.

Established in 1986, the Australian Koala Foundation funds research, educates people about koalas and their needs, raises awareness, and seeks solutions to the problems facing koalas. 

Australian Koala Foundation Contact details

Australian Koala Foundation
GPO Box 2659
Brisbane QLD, 4001
Ph: (07) 3229 7233 fax: (07) 3221 0337
Email : akf@savethekoala.com  Website :www.savethekoala.com

Native Animal Trust Fund Inc - Wildlife Rescue Service

Was the very first volunteer wildlife rescue group to operate in NSW, commencing over 21 years ago. 

They are a non-profit, registered charity organisation which operates under license from the NSW National Park's & Wildlife Service. They are involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned native fauna.

NATF members are volunteers who come from all walks of life, all ages and many different interests. Most have jobs and families and many demands on their time and energy, but all have a love, concern or interest in our wonderful Australian native fauna, and it's survival.

The NATF are always looking for people who feel the same way to become members, rescuers and foster carers.  The part you play will be your own choice, from financial member only to phone roster to foster carer.  It's up to you.

When an animal we have rescued and nursed back to health is released back into the wild it is such a great feeling! 

National Animal Trust Fund Inc - Wildlife Rescue Service Contact details

The Secretary - Native Animal Trust Fund Inc - Wildlife Rescue Service.
P O Box 1052
Toronto NSW 2283
Email natf@bigpond.com  Web site: www.users.bigpond.com/natf/index.html 

24 Hour Emergency Rescue Hotline - 0418 628 483 OR 0418 N-A-T-I-V-E

Hunter Koala Preservation Society's

Aim is to assist with the management and preservation of the Port Stephens koala population.

The main impetus for their formation was the continual threat to koalas from impending development and the resultant loss of their habitat. 

HKPS has worked with Port Stephens Council, Australian Koala Foundation and National parks and Wildlife Service in assisting to establish a Koala Management Plan for Port Stephens.

Other works include the successful re-zoning of land for environmental protection on the Tilligerry peninsula, plus maintaining a database of sick and injured koalas and autopsy statistics which aids in the ongoing management of koalas.

Hunter Koala Preservation Society Contact details

Hunter Koala Preservation Society
PO Box 15
TANILBA BAY 2319
Ph: (02) 4984 5168

Email: hkps@tpg.com.au Web site: www.hunterkoala.com

Contact details
Environmental Projects Officer
02 4980 0139 (ph)
02 4987 3612 (fax)
lincoln.carter@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

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