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Educational sessions
School koala presentations
Inspire the next generation of wildlife advocates with engaging curriculum-led koala talks.
Complete our online form and our team will get back to you.
Give students an insight into koala conservation
We bring koalas and native animal conservation into the classroom – in person, on screen or via Zoom for schools further afield.
Our education team delivers engaging, curriculum-linked presentations tailored to each age group – from the youngest wildlife fans in preschool right through to senior students exploring conservation, science and ecology.
Every presentation is designed not just to inform but also to inspire the next generation of wildlife advocates and show students that what they do today matters for koalas tomorrow.
Available for preschool, K–2, Years 3–4, Years 5–6 and Years 7–12.
Sessions run 30–40 minutes and are packed with real photos and footage straight from our hospital.
How to support us
As a not-for-profit, we rely on community support to keep doing what we do. A gold coin donation from students goes directly towards medical equipment and supplies – and for every $50 raised, your school or class can adopt a koala of their very own.
Please complete our online form, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange a suitable day and time.
What schools are saying…
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We were delighted to welcome Sharon and Jen, from Port Stephens Koala Hospital to our school for an outstanding presentation. Their passion and knowledge captivated the students as they shared the important work of the Port Stephens Koala Hospital. They outlined the many ways the Hospital and Sanctuary work together to educate children about koalas, conservation, and the importance of protecting and restoring koala habitats for future generations.
Sharon and Jen’s presentation provided a rich and meaningful learning experience, leaving our students with a greater appreciation for Australia’s unique wildlife and a deeper understanding of the important role we all play in protecting koalas and caring for our environment.
St Joseph's Primary School
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Our children thoroughly enjoyed the visit from Doreen where they learnt many interesting facts about koalas, they especially loved having the opportunity to touch a koala (taxidermy) and see/ touch a real koala claw. This fascinated our children and created further discussions and learning opportunities in our classroom. I would highly recommend this incursion to any children’s service to support their interests/learning program.
Tilli Tadpoles
Tanilba Bay
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Doreen spoke with our Probus group today along with her helpers. I wanted to express how wonderful we all thought Doreen’s talk was. Doreen is a credit to your staff and the ladies selling the merchandise were extremely helpful. We all thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and also learnt a lot about your work at the Hospital. Thank you so much to your team.
New Lambton Probus Club
