Sunshine Coast
Koala Rescue
I found a koala

Rescue · Care · Release

Little paws.
Big futures.

Helping sick, injured and orphaned koalas across the Sunshine Coast—one rescue, one bottle and one fresh gum leaf at a time.

Logie, an orphaned koala joey, resting safely among eucalyptus leaves during specialist care
LogieOrphaned joey in specialist care

Is a koala in trouble?

Stop. Look. Call.

Stay a safe distance away, keep dogs and people back, and call your local rescue hotline. If the koala is on a road, only help if it is safe to do so.

What to do now

Wild about their future

Local hands. Specialist care.
A second chance to be wild.

We are a volunteer-led service supporting koalas from first call through rescue, transport and specialist rehabilitation, working alongside wildlife hospitals, vets, carers and community rescue groups.

01

Rescue

Responding to reports of koalas on roads, on the ground, injured or showing signs of illness.

What to look for
02

Care

Round-the-clock specialist care for orphaned joeys, with veterinary guidance and plenty of fresh leaf.

How we help
03

Release

Preparing recovering koalas for independence and supporting their return to suitable habitat.

Protect their future
Logie, an orphaned koala joey, resting among fresh eucalyptus while receiving veterinary treatment
Logie · Orphaned joey

A little fighter

From a difficult beginning to fresh leaves and brighter days.

Logie came into care after losing his mum, Goldie. With specialist veterinary support, four-hourly feeds and plenty of determination, he began gaining weight almost straight away.

Read Logie’s full story

Be part of the rescue

Small actions add up to a safer coast for koalas.