About Us
BRIEF HISTORY
Welcome to Koala Action Gympie Region Inc.
Our group was formed in 2015 by concerned residents, all of whom had koalas on their properties. This group became a public voice for the koalas in the community to educate the general public to support this vulnerable species.
If you would like to join us and make a difference visit our Volunteering page for how you can help.
Video courtesy of Brett’s Drone Photography
We hold general members meetings at Gympie & District Landcare at 9:30 AM on the third Tuesday of every month. We welcome input from all of our members – come along and share your interest with like-minded people.
The more members we have the better! Memberships are available in three tiers: Annual Individual ($20), Annual Family ($30), and Annual Pensioner/Student ($10). By becoming a member, you’ll receive regular news and notifications of events and meetings, full voting rights, and access to koala tree planting on your property – including a suitability assessment – for a one-off cost of $100.
We value contributions from our members:
- In spreading the word about how to report a koala sighting
- Assisting with our stalls at various public events
- Helping us to plant trees for koala habitat
Volunteering also helps you:
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Make a real impact on local koala conservation
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Connect with like-minded people in your community
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Learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in environmental action
You can sign up using the form at the bottom of the page or by following this link.
Our Objectives
ENGAGE
Engage the community in citizen science by reporting sightings which gives us data to inform our projects
EDUCATE
Educate the community about koalas, their habits, habitats and dangers they face
ACTIVITIES
Information days, stalls at various festivals, and assisting landowners to plant koala habitats
POLICY
Work with government at all levels to improve environmental policies
Our Committee
We would like to introduce the current committee members of KAGR
| Michelle Coyle | President | |
| Vacant | Vice President | |
| Lyn Cooper | Secretary | secretary@kagr.org.au |
| Rae Smith | Treasurer | |
| Michelle Daly | Public Relations | |
| Johana Tincu | Events |
KOALA ACTION GYMPIE REGION INC.
The Koala Action Gympie Region Inc. (KAGR)
Email: secretary@kagr.org.au
Facebook: @koalagympie
Visit our Facebook page
where we share information about koalas in our region, and local and broader koala conservation issues.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
By helping to grow our membership, you play a vital role in ensuring the future wellbeing of koalas in our region. You’ll receive regular news and notifications of events and meetings, full voting rights, and access to koala tree planting on your property – including a suitability assessment – for a one-off cost of $100.
We hold general members meetings at Gympie & District Landcare at 9:30 AM on the third Tuesday of every month. We welcome input from all of our members. Come along and share your interest with like-minded people.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and work, and pay our respects to elders' past, present and emerging.