Did you know that koala's are listed as a "vulnerable" species?
Recently there has been lots of media about koalas and the population decline. Experts are saying that at the rate they are being killed and are dying plus the devastating bush fires in 2019/2020- they will be EXTINCT in the wild in NSW & QLD by 2050! EXTINCT! Not to mention that koalas populations in Victoria are also suffering due to habitat loss, car strikes and a relatively new/unknown disease killing them in many areas around the state- Sarcoptic Mange (scabies). This disease is a death sentence for koalas because for wild koalas, once they are discovered with signs of it, its too late. It has been treated in some koalas when caught very early but this has only been successful in a VERY small percentage. The majority of koalas that contract this, are euthanised.
Over the years, Libby's passion has developed to a love for all wildlife! Every carer or rescuer that she meets, opens up her heart and mind to other animals and the ways they can be helped. She now spends her time helping many shelters, carers and rescuers of ALL wildlife- not just koalas. Funds raised supports these volunteers in the work that they do saving and protecting our wildlife. Money raised helps many species- Koalas, kangaroos, wombats, eagles, possums, flying foxes, sugar gliders, echidnas, reptiles, all kinds of birds & parrots- all Australian Native animals.
CLICK the image below to see where her journey began...............
Over the years, Libby's passion has developed to a love for all wildlife! Every carer or rescuer that she meets, opens up her heart and mind to other animals and the ways they can be helped. She now spends her time helping many shelters, carers and rescuers of ALL wildlife- not just koalas. Funds raised supports these volunteers in the work that they do saving and protecting our wildlife. Money raised helps many species- Koalas, kangaroos, wombats, eagles, possums, flying foxes, sugar gliders, echidnas, reptiles, all kinds of birds & parrots- all Australian Native animals.
CLICK the image below to see where her journey began...............
Quick Links to some exciting experiences- Click Images
Story on the 7.30 Report
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Meeting Dr Jane Goodall
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Story on BTN
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Christmas Hamper drive
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Special News Piece- FIRST KOALA RESCUE
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In January Libby has spent almost 2 weeks volunteering at Dutch Thunder Wildlife Shelter in Koonoomoo (Northern Victoria). See her very first Koala rescue- the video is nothing short of amazing! Libby and her mentor save this koala from dying the the river- seamless. Unfortunately the koala passed but did not suffer and die in the river.
READ ABOUT THIS ON HER BLOG |
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Recognition
One on One with Dr Jane Goodall. May 2019
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2019 "Pretty Pioneering" award winner. Presented by the Pretty Foundation.
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Jan 10, 2018. Awarded a Pride of Australia award from News Corporation Australia for her Koala Conservation & Wildlife Work. We hope her award brings awareness to her cause.
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Presented to Libby from Wildlife Victoria
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Receiving the David McKenzie Community award from Vicki Ward MP 2017
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Conservation talks to youth groups
I LOVE talking to other kids about what i do. I share what i have done and hopefully inspire them to do what they can to help save our wildlife. Email us to arrange for me to come and talk to your group (Melb Metro only)
after speaking with Sacred Heart students they were inspired to help Libby by making rescue pouches!
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Talking to a local cub group
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