The care a koala receives varies depending on its needs. Our koalas are cared for in the Wildlife Hospital, at our Sanctuary rehabilitation facility and at the homes of Senior Carers.
For years, we’ve worked closely with local vet Noahs Ark Veterinary Services who have kindly donated hours of their time to save our precious wildlife. In an emergency, we staff the hospital with vet professionals and our staff and volunteers provide additional support.
The clinic will be the first point of call for injured or sick koalas or wildlife. They will be triaged and assessed for the care they need. Visitors to the Sanctuary will also be able to view the clinic and see first-hand the care the animals receive.
Climate-controlled with air conditioning and humidicribs for critically ill koalas, this is where koalas will be before or after an operation or when they require close observation.
We have a fully equipped operating theatre so we can perform surgery as required for koalas and other small animals.
Our on-site X-ray machine means we can diagnose and treat injuries quickly for a better chance of recovery.
In 2017 a simple demountable shed with four rehabilitation yards was the central location for housing equipment and organising volunteers.
Long-term, our dream was to have a fully integrated hospital and display enclosures connected to our rehabilitation yards so that whatever care a koala needed, they could be treated in one place.
In 2020, the vision for a hospital became reality after years of planning and hard work.
The Gan Gan Rd site now houses the purpose-built Wildlife Hospital, our rehabilitation facility and the Sanctuary, all easily accessible by our volunteers and the medical staff we work with. This significantly increases our capacity to deal with emergencies.
The Wildlife Hospital means we no longer have to transport injured or sick koalas to a vet clinic, which is often stressful for the animal. The more relaxed a koala is, the more likely they are likely to recover and be released back to the wild.
We rely on subscriptions and donations to help save koalas. As we are a not-for-profit organisation, your donations help cover the inevitable costs.
We have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status which makes it easier for us to fundraise to support our ongoing work of protecting the koalas across Port Stephens.
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