Queensland Koala Crusaders

Queensland Koala Crusaders Inc was formed in 2012 to be a voice for this much loved Australian animal. We are working to help stem the rapid decline of wild koala populations across the state, and to help find sustainable solutions to ensure a promising future for koalas.

Koalas are a much loved, uniquely Australian species, but right now they are in big trouble. All across Australia development, disease, drivers and dogs pose big threats to koalas, whose numbers have dwindled by up to 90 per cent since European settlement nationwide. In Queensland, more than 3/4 of viable habitat has been lost in recent decades, resulting in a critical situation for the state’s koalas.

While we participate in many different activities our three main goals are:

• Work with other community and conservation groups to build a national alliance and stronger voice for koala conservation efforts
• Provide care for carers, that is, individuals who care for orphaned or sick koalas until they can be released, as well as sanctuaries which house koalas unreleasable into the wild
• Create and expand habitat through new plantings and establishment of corridors, as well as provide food for koalas in care