As a Leafer, you will be involved on a very important activity in providing fresh eucalyptus leaves regularly to the koalas at the hospital. To make this happen, fresh leaves are sourced by our Leafing Teams from the local area (up to 100 kms) three to four times a week usually on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
We usually head out at around 7:00am in all weather. Leaf is collected from roadside areas, Local Council grounds, National Parks, private grounds (with permission) and our own plantations.
On return the leaf is sorted and distributed into the leaf holding areas for the koala carers to use. In this role, you will learn how to identify and harvest a variety of Eucalypts, you will also need to be reasonably fit and agile to ensure that we can harvest the best quality feed for our koalas.
We rely on adoptions and donations to help save koalas and other native wildlife. As we are a not-for-profit organisation, your generosity will help to cover the inevitable costs.
We have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status which makes it easier for us to fundraise to support the ongoing work of Port Stephens Koala Hospital.
ABN 27 614 265 833
ACN 42 65 833
DPIE A.N. 54059
NPWS MWL000100291
