18 March 2025
- Deborah Tabart OAM, Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF), has been featured in the Autumn edition of RACQ’s Road Ahead. The article delves into Tabart’s lifelong dedication to protecting the iconic Koala and the AKF's important work in mapping Koala habitat in its entirety which is now complete after twenty-three years of field work and research.
- Deborah Tabart OAM shares her personal journey, the highs and lows of working in conservation, and the critical role Australians play in the fight for Koalas' survival. The piece also highlights how individuals can get involved and support the Australian Koala Foundation’s ongoing efforts.
- As Australia faces increasing challenges in wildlife conservation, this feature story highlights the urgent need for action to protect Koalas and the work being done at the Australian Koala Foundation to safeguard their future. The article provides an in-depth look at Tabart’s efforts and the Foundation’s plans to address habitat loss and climate change impacts that threaten Koala populations across the country.
- Find the article here.
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About the Australian Koala Foundation
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is the principal non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the conservation and effective management of the wild koala and its habitat. AKF aims to refine and update the Koala Habitat Atlas mapping of all wild Koala habitat and to get the Koala Protection Act enacted, ensuring longevity of Koalas and their habitat.
Contact details:
[email protected]
Office: (07) 3229 7233
Mobile: 0407 750 668