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

Koala Action Project

Sandy Point’s 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 … 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 … and our wildlife?

Report injured or sick animals immediately. This button takes you to the online form at Wildlife Victoria. Or phone 8400 7300.

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