Gifts For Koala Lovers

Save The Koala Month - Gifts For Koala Lovers

During Save The Koala Month, we're proudly donating $5 from every order to Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre.

As well as being an adorable Australian icon, koalas face many threats induced by climate change and habitat loss including, bushfires, floods and disease. The centre provides vital treatment and care for 300-400 sick and injured koalas who get themselves into trouble, plus hundreds of other native animals, every single year.

They rely on government funding and donations from the public to help them purchase medical equipment and supplies to keep the clinic going, which is especially important in SA where a growing number of koalas are suffering from hereditary diseases.

Every donation helps them to provide specialist veterinary treatment to get native animals like koalas back into the wild, where they belong. 

Why Help Koalas?

We spoke to Annie from the Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre about why koalas need our help, what common health issues affect koalas and what difference our support has made to the centre.

EG: How many native animals are treated by Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre annually?

"We treat around 1600-1900 native animals per year, with spring and summer being our peak season for admissions."

EG: What are some of the most common health issues affecting koalas being brought in to the centre?

"Koalas in South Australia are particularly affected by the condition of oxalate nephrosis and we see many koalas suffering from this condition.  Another very common disease we see is chlamydia in koalas with some koalas also presenting with chlamydia and renal disease.  This year we have seen many koalas injured in dog attacks and these attacks are frequently in backyards when koalas climb into yards.  Vehicle strikes also comprise a number of cases every year as well."

EG: What should people in SA do if they find a koala sitting on the ground or on the road?

"We recommend that the public should contact a permitted rescue group for advice for any koala they have concerns for. Giving the exact location is helpful and if the member of public can wait with a koala if it’s been hit by a car or dog attack until rescuers arrive that would be also beneficial.  Do not attempt to give food or water to the koala unless instructed to do so.  Do not try to pick up the koala, nor take it home – sick koalas can be very frightened and lash out when scared.

 EG: What difference has the support of Earth Greetings donations made to Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre?

"Ongoing support by Earth Greetings helps us buy necessary equipment or medications.  Every donation makes a difference to the lives of the wildlife we treat.  We truly value Earth Greetings support of our Centre and feel extremely grateful they have chosen us to benefit from their kindness."

EG: What ongoing support do you need from the government and community to keep AKAC open and able to continue to help native animals?

"In 2025 the SA Government announced they will be supporting our operations for the next 4 years which we are thankful for as we downsized at the end of 2024 due to lack of governmental support. Whilst this funding will keep our doors open, it doesn’t allow for any equipment upgrades, replacement of assets or ongoing improvements for our wildlife.  We are always seeking further donations to make sure we provide the best clinic environment with up to date technology for our wildlife.  Every donation is important to us."

If you would like to support Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre, simply shop with us during Save the Koala Month (September) - we are donating $5 from every order to the centre. You can also make a donation directly via their website: https://www.akawc.org.au/