Koala Quest Two

Hello Joey Club Families!

Welcome to this month's Joey Club mission!

This month, your Joey is becoming a Koala Safety Helper.

Most of us know that koalas live in trees, but did you know it's completely normal to sometimes see a koala onthe ground? They may be travelling between food trees, searching for a mate, or moving through their homerange. Knowing the difference between a koala that's simply travelling and one that genuinely needs help is animportant skill - and one that even wildlife rescuers use every day.

This month, we're learning how to observe before we act.

Koala Quest 2:

Below is Joey Club Field Guide No. 2 – Koala Safety Guide, where you'll discover:

🐨 Why koalas sometimes come down from trees.

👀 How to safely observe a koala from a distance.

🚩 The signs that a koala may need help.

🚫 What you should never do if you find a koala.

📞 Who to contact if a koala is injured or in danger.

📝 A fun "Watch or Call?" challenge to test your new wildlife knowledge.

🐨 Pouch Joey Quest (Ages 3–6): Become a koala safety helper

With the help of a grown-up:

🌿 Read through your Koala Safety Guide together.

🌿 Practise the Koala Safety Rules:

·      Stay calm

·      Stay back

·      Never touch a koala

·      Tell a grown-up

🌿 Complete the "What Would You Do?" page together by talking about each picture and deciding whether youwould Watch or Call.

🎨 Draw a picture of someone helping a koala the right way by giving it space and calling for help if needed.

⭐ Bonus Mission: Practise saying:

"If I see a koala, I'll stay calm, stay back, and tell a grown-up."

🌳 Back Rider Joey Quest (Ages 7–12): Become a koala safety expert!

Read through the entire Koala Safety Guide before completing the challenge. Then:

📝 Complete the "What Would You Do?" activity, explaining why you chose Watch or Call for each scenario.

🗣 Teach a friend or family member the Five Koala Safety Rules.

💬 Share one new thing you learned from this month's Field Guide. It might be:

· Why koalas come down from trees.

· When a koala might actually need help.

· Why it's important not to touch a wild koala.

· Which wildlife rescue organisations can help injured koalas.

Bonus Mission:

⭐ Create your own "Koala Safety Poster" to help teach others what to do if they ever see a koala.

🌿Why This Matters

Every year, wildlife rescue organisations help thousands of koalas across Queensland.

One of the best ways we can all help is by knowing when to simply observe and when to call for help. By learning these skills, you're becoming a true Koala Guardian and helping keep our wildlife safe.

📸 Share your quest

Once your Joey has completed this month's mission, ask a grown-up to send us:

📸 A photo of your completed Field Guide or artwork.

📝 A photo of your "What Would You Do?" answers.

🎨 Your Koala Safety Poster or drawing.

💬 Or simply tell us what was the most interesting thing you learned this month!

Every completed mission earns Joey Points, helping your Joey climb the Joey Club leaderboard.

At the end of the year, we'll celebrate our amazing Joey Club members and recognise our Top Joey Guardians atour special Joey Club Celebration! 🎉

Thank you for helping us protect one of Australia's most iconic endangered animals. Happy exploring, andremember...

🐨 Observe first. Help second.

The Joey Club Team 💚