Part of the way in which Friends of the Koala promotes understanding and support of koalas in the Northern Rivers is to articulate the concerns of our members and supporters to those who are responsible for implementing government policy and to those who are in a position of influence if policy reform or review is needed.
We promote awareness and encourage discussion by bringing issues to the public’s attention through the media and then providing information and advice.
Friends of the Koala’s advocacy work encompasses writing letters and submissions, providing advice by telephone, via the website, in Treetops or in writing, issuing media releases, meeting with elected representatives of the three levels of government, addressing local government councils, participating in public meetings and referring enquirers to the most relevant organization.
Advocacy work often involves alliances with other environmentally-focussed community groups. Friends of the Koala enters into such alliances when it assesses that mutual benefit and greater effectiveness can be achieved.
Matters in which we are active range from local developments and issues to national policy.
Below are links to some of the media releases Friends of the Koala has issued:
Below are copies of submissions Friends of the Koala has sent to various government departments and councils regarding current issues effecting koalas. If you would like use information from these submissions to write one of your own on an issue please feel welcome. If you would like further information on any of these issues please do not hesitate to contact Friends of the Koala.
