This presentation will cover:

·         When does a koala need rescuing;

·         Things to consider (Legal, Licensing and H&S);

·         Methods of rescue;

·         Dos and don’ts;

·         Ways to help.

Following this workshop, for those keen to help there will be koala handling training at FOK’s rescue and rehabilitation centre in Lismore, as well as more detailed rescue training at a later date.

Friends of the Koala (FOK) is looking for volunteers across Kyogle Shire who are interested in helping with koala rescues.  We have very few people to cover a very large area and we need to get to koalas as quickly as possible.  We are hoping to organise a team to cover the shire to reduce the amount of time it takes to reach koalas and train people to help in whatever capacity they can.

To be a rescuer you must become a FOK member ($20 general/$10 concession) so that you are covered by insurance and licence while on a rescue. 

Saturday 16th August 2023 – 10.00 am to 12.00

Presenter: Linda Swankie.  Kyogle Area Coordinator FOK

To register go to: Jotform