Queensland Wildlife Officers Support Koala Care on Minjerribah

Wildlife officers from the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation recently visited Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) to deliver a hands-on workshop supporting local koala care and rehabilitation.

During the visit, experienced wildlife officers Graham Allen and Nic Moore shared their expertise with local rangers, wildlife carers, Straddie Vet staff and community volunteers. The workshop focused on the practical skills required to safely care for koalas, including identifying appropriate eucalyptus species and learning how to harvest, transport and store koala fodder correctly.

Participants also took part in a field demonstration, with the two koalas currently in care on Minjerribah receiving fresh eucalyptus leaves gathered during the session.

This training reflects an important development for wildlife care on the island. For the first time, rescued koalas can now receive veterinary treatment and rehabilitation on Minjerribah, reducing the need for transport to mainland facilities and supporting improved welfare outcomes for these animals.

The training was delivered as part of the collaboration between Straddie Vet, RSPCA Wildlife Hospital and the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, supporting the implementation of Queensland’s Code of Practice for the Rehabilitation of Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wildlife.

Ongoing collaboration will continue to support koala care on the island, including work to map sustainable koala fodder sources to ensure a reliable supply of food for animals in rehabilitation.

You can view the original post from Queensland Environment below.