WELCOME TO KOALA ACTION GYMPIE REGION INC
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and work, and pay our respects to elders’ past, present and emerging.
CREATING A KOALA-AWARE COMMUNITY
Koalas are part of the wonderful biodiversity of the Gympie Region which makes us custodians of Australia’s most loved and iconic wildlife species. The koala is an important part of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage and is Queensland’s fauna emblem.
This vulnerable species is in decline in Queensland facing multiple threats to its survival. As custodians, we have a responsibility to ensure remaining koala populations across our region do not disappear too.
The good news is there is much we can all do for the survival of koalas in the wild.
Koala Action Gympie Region (KAGR) was formed in 2015 with the aim of engaging the whole community in helping to achieve this. We are becoming an increasingly ‘koala-aware’ community.
See below for the top 12 tips on how to help.
KOALAS NEED US – TOP 12 TIPS TO HELP THEM
As most koalas live on private land, their future in our region will depend largely on landowners managing their land to protect and improve koala habitat and connectivity.
- Keep your dog inside or enclosed at night.
- Slow down and ‘look-out’ on roads from dusk until early morning.
- If you see a koala observe it quietly and check it is safe and healthy
- Call wildlife rescue about any sick, injured or dead koala, or any concern for a koala Save wildlife rescue numbers in your phone.
- Protect and improve koala habitat, by allowing natural regeneration or by planting trees.
- Help collect vital data on our koalas-by reporting your sightings on Gympie Regional Council ‘Wildwatch’
- Learn more about the koalas, what they need to live in the wild, and what the threats are to this endangered species. Involve our children in learning and helping.
- Follow us on Facebook for regular updates and local koala conservation stories
- Collect the ‘Koalas of Gympie Region’ brochure.
- Check out our Gympie Regional Council ‘Koala Conservation Management Plan’.
- Get involved in our group or support your local wildlife rescue and care groups.
- Spread the word on koala conservation with friends, family and neighbours.
WAYS TO MAKE YOUR PROPERTY KOALA FRIENDLY
- Ensure property fencing allows koalas to move safely through the environment.
- Ensure hazard reduction burns in koala habitat are cool and consider koala presence before lighting a fire.
- Deal with feral pests–wild dogs prey on koalas.
- Remove weeds like cat’s claw that take over koala food trees and lantana that impedes their movement on the ground.
- In times of drought or heatwave, place a container of water at the base of a known koala tree.
- Welcome new residents to your locality with information about the presence of koalas
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Share your ideas with us on what would help koalas in your locality. Let’s see what can be done!
We love them, but will our koalas be here for future generations to enjoy and protect?
We are looking for landholders, residing in koala hotspots, who can plant part of their property to connect and improve the habitat for koalas.
Our Supporters
KAGR would like to thank Robyn Walker for her wonderful efforts creating this beautiful Koala Costume for us.
The costume will be used to help promote koala awareness throughout the community when we are interacting with the public at events.
Robyn is a long time member of Koala Action and we appreciate her wonderful donation of this costume. She is a talented costume designer.
KOALA ACTION GYMPIE REGION INC.
The Koala Action Gympie Region Inc. (KAGR)
Email: president@kagr.org.au
Facebook: @koalagympie
Phone: 0428 865 172
Visit our Facebook page
where we share information about koalas in our region, and local and broader koala conservation issues.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Membership is free and by becoming a member of KAGR Inc, you will receive regular emails about our activities. By helping our membership to grow you contribute to raising awareness of koalas within our community.
We hold general members meetings on the third Thursday of every month at the Gympie Art Gallery and welcome input from all of our members. Come along and share your interest with like-minded people.