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Orphaned koala raised by carers spotted thriving in the wild

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2 years ago

16 December 2021

JeffG

Aminya in care at Friends of the Koala in July 2019

Orphaned koala raised by carers spotted thriving in the wild

An orphaned koala who was raised by expert carers and spent months in rehabilitation has been spotted in the wild thriving with a joey of her own.
Aminya was rescued in June 2019 after a member of the public witnessed her mother fall from a tree in Larnook in northern New South Wales (NSW). Sadly, Aminya’s mother died on impact, but upon closer inspection, the person noticed movement in her pouch – her little joey – Aminya – was still alive.
Both mum and joey were transported to the expert International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)-sponsored vet team at Friends of the Koala near Lismore in NSW.
The mother had injuries on her back leg that were indicative of a car hit, which could explain her lack of strength and subsequent fall from the tree. Aminya was about four months old and slightly dehydrated but was in relatively good condition.
IFAW-sponsored vet nurse Marley Christian cared for Aminya overnight before placing her into home care with an experienced koala carer. It was a 24-hour job, with Aminya heartbreakingly mewling for her mum all night and demanding to be fed every two hours.
After about eight months in home care, Aminya was transferred to koala kindy at Friends of the Koala, where she learnt important koala skills and behaviours from other joeys her age. She then moved to a soft release site where she passed with flying colours before being released into safe secure habitat in Cawongla in January 2020.
Aminya hadn’t been sighted for several months until early September when she was spotted with a healthy new joey of her own.
“Seeing a rehabilitated koala, contributing to the wild population is the ultimate reward! It highlights the importance of our work and our shared belief with IFAW, that every individual matters and contributes to the conservation of the entire species,” Ms Christian said.
IFAW Animal Rescue Officer Nicole Rojas-Marin said Aminya’s successful rescue, rehabilitation and release into the wild is great news for the population of koalas in the region.
“It is always heartwarming when we see koalas that were hand raised and rehabilitated not just surviving, but thriving in the wild,” she said.
“Koalas in New South Wales are facing excessive threats and the risk of extinction by 2050, so to see Aminya contributing to the future of the population is really exciting.”

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April School Holidays at Lismore Area Libraries

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2 days ago

17 April 2024

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April School Holidays at Lismore Area Libraries

Lismore Area Libraries are offering an extensive range of fantastic school holiday activities.

As part of the 2024 Lismore Youth Week, we are offering:

Acting workshop with Neighbours star Madeleine West, for ages 12-24.
Film workshop with an award-winning writer-director, also for ages 12-24.

Locals aged 12-24 are encouraged to book for these free sessions here.

For younger ages, there are almost too many options. So why not just book in for the whole lot? Children are invited to:

Learn about ANZAC history and make some poppies to decorate our window.
Make a jar terrarium to take care of and watch grow over the holidays.
Use the extensive collection of Lego the library owns at two open play sessions.
And so much more craft, games and fun!

ALL events are FREE, but bookings are required. The full list of events can be viewed here.

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Wage Peace Not War

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2 days ago

17 April 2024

Liam

Wage Peace Not War

Northern Rivers Peace group, Remembering and Healing invites all community members to a peace gathering on the eve of ANZAC Day – 24^th of April from 5.30pm at the Red Dove Centre, 80 Keen Street, Lismore (accessible venue).

Remembering and Healing (also known as RaH) meet annually at this time to remember the suffering war brings on all sides, and to make a strong commitment to peace and non-violence both locally and globally. In something new, this year we invite people from all nations, cultures and faiths to bring bread or something you serve with bread from your culture to share together in the traditional sign of hospitality, cooperation and connection.

RaH has partnered with local Sandra Handley who will be launching Peace in our Lifetime, a global peace campaign that aims to use the collective power of imagery and its ability to unite people and cultures by blanketing the world with peace signs. So along with music by local, Mish Songsmith, poem by Vincent Stead, peace speakers, lighting candles for peace and sharing food and conversations, attendees will have the opportunity to decorate peace signs that will be placed publicly around Lismore.

“World peace seems impossible but if we start in our own hearts, homes and communities, it can spread.” Said Jenny Dowell, RaH’s Patron and MC for the evening.

“We must give peace a chance and when we stop and really listen to each other across cultures, religions, generations or whatever divide that we might imagine, peace can grow.”

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Memory Run Walk Jog – My Way Lismore

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2 days ago

17 April 2024

JeffG

Memory Run Walk Jog – My Way Lismore

Albert Park Baseball Grounds

Keen Street Lismore
8am Sunday 19th May 2024

Join a fun community activity to fundraise and raise dementia awareness. Last year, more than 10,000 people walked, jogged and ran in cities and towns across Australia for people impacted by dementia. Dementia awareness

Lismore events include a 10km run, a 5km jog/walk or a 1km walk so that the day is inclusive of all levels of physical ability.

There will be information stalls providing details of supports, local resources and services to help those impacted by dementia, as well as food and drinks.

Form a team from your workplace, local club, friends or family (dress up to make it fun!) and enter the 1km walk, 5km jog/walk or a 10km run. Get lots of sponsors!

To register a team or take part as an individual go to:
www.memorywalk.com.au/event/lismore-myway

Dementia awareness

Currently, dementia is the leading cause of death in women and overall, it is the second leading cause of death for all Australians. In 2024, it is estimated that more than 1.6 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with dementia.

Dr Jones says ‘The ageing population in the Northern Rivers is growing at an exponential rate. Our region is one of the highest ageing communities in NSW and this comes with increasing rates of those impacted by dementia in our community. I’m quite keen to see that we adopt more preventable approaches against dementia in our region’. Dementia awareness

Dr Jones says ‘There are many things we can do to prevent dementia or delay your risk of developing dementia. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits, in particular regular exercise can make a significant difference’.

“We encourage the whole community to come together, not only to raise money for
Dementia Australia, but also to exercise together and to fight this disease” says Dr Jones.

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