What does Koala Rescue Redlands & Surrounds do?
We’re a volunteer-based organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting koalas across the Redlands region.
Every day, our team responds to urgent calls from the community, providing first-response care, safe transport, and working closely with wildlife hospitals and carers to give each koala the best chance of recovery.
Beyond rescue, we’re committed to education and awareness — helping the community understand how to live safely alongside koalas, reduce risks on our roads and in backyards, and protect the habitat trees they rely on.
Through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and habitat protection, our goal is to return every koala back to the wild where they belong.
Together, we can ensure koalas are protected for generations to come.
Rescued koalas are transported safely to a wildlife hospital or carer for veterinary treatment and rehabilitation before being released back into the wild where possible.
Our main focus is Redlands and surrounding areas, but we also assist other rescue groups if additional support is needed.
We rely on community donations, grants, and fundraising efforts. Every dollar goes directly toward rescue, rehabilitation, and habitat protection.
Absolutely. We welcome new volunteers for rescue, transport, admin, education, and fundraising. Training and support are provided.
You can log a sighting through our website’s “Report a Sighting” page. This helps us track local populations and monitor their health.
Call our 24/7 rescue hotline immediately. Do not try to handle the koala yourself — our trained volunteers will respond and provide safe care.
Yes. If a mother koala is injured or killed, our team works with wildlife hospitals and carers to give her joey the best chance of survival and eventual release.
Our volunteers respond as fast as possible. Depending on the location, a rescuer is usually on site within 30–60 minutes.
Yes. Koala populations in South East Queensland, including the Redlands, are under serious threat due to habitat loss, road accidents, dog attacks, and disease. That’s why our rescue, education, and habitat protection work is so important.
Rescue Hotline: 0435 504 222
Email: koalarescueredlands@gmail.com
Media enquiries: koalarescueredlands@gmail.com
