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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.  

I Spy Koala App
Report a sighting
The I Spy Koala app enables anyone to record koala sightings
A woman holds a koala
Help injured koalas
Contact a licensed wildlife carer if you find an injured koala
Koalas next 2 km road sign
Drive responsibly
'Protect our koalas, walk your dog on a lead' sign
Be a responsible dog owner
Koala tree planting with WWF Australia
Partner with us

Protect and restore koala habitat

If you have koalas on your land or in your community, you could help secure their future by protecting and regenerating their habitat, or planting their favourite trees
Protect and restore koala habitat   
People planting koala trees

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

Volunteer and donate
A koala in a tree

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