Environment and Heritage

Help koalas

Wherever you live in NSW Koala Country, there are a number of ways you can help koalas and support the conservation of their habitat.  

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I Spy Koala App

The I Spy Koala app enables anyone to record koala sightings

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Contact a licensed wildlife carer if you find an injured koala

Koalas next 2 km road sign
'Protect our koalas, walk your dog on a lead' sign
Koala tree planting with WWF Australia

Volunteer and donate

Whether you want to get hands-on as a volunteer, or support from afar, there are several ways you can get involved with koala conservation charities and organisations

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The report summarises the key achievements of the NSW Koala Strategy in the first year, to 30 June 2022, and outlines how each of the Strategy actions will be delivered to 2026.

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