Sandy Point koalas
Koalas are a local icon and are much loved by the local community and visitors alike. However, the health and future viability of the population of koalas at Sandy Point is a serious community concern. It is a community priority to protect and manage the local koala population to ensure that it remains healthy and sustainable into the future.
Every summer Wildlife in Sandy Point (WiSP) group asks residents and visitors to report koala sightings over the course of a one week period.
2024 Koala Survey results
A GUIDE TO
LIVING WITH KOALAS
in Sandy Point
This video shows the release of a koala in Sandy Point after capture for a welfare check, June 2024.
Koala Action Project
Sandy Pointβs Koala Action Project was part of a 3 year project run by a group known as WHiSPA (Wildlife and Habitat in Sandy Point Action Group), which was about protecting our native wildlife and improving their natural habitat in and around Sandy Point.
In started in 2017, when the Sandy Point Community Group, on behalf of the Sandy Point community, was awarded $50,000 through a grant from the Victoria Government. The 3-year project aimed to:
Collect information to help understand the situation of our koalas
Involve the community in looking after koalas
Restore and revegetate areas for healthy and connected koala habitat
Create a community action plan for managing koalas long term.
The current WiSP (Wildlife in Sandy Point) Group aims to progress the work of
the 2017-2020 Koala Action Project β¦ see the Summary Report or Full Report.
the animal rescue program
native habitat protection
koala count held bi-annually
management of mange in koalas and wombats
How can you help us β¦ and our wildlife?
Report injured or sick animals immediately. This button takes you to the online form at Wildlife Victoria. Or phone 8400 7300.
Please Donate
We are currently fundraising to support our koala count and mange response and control.
Name: SPCG Koala Account
BSB: 633-000
Account: 161 432 976
Reference: Your name