Our history and initiatives
Following the 2020 catastrophic bushfires, the team recognised the urgent need for proactive measures to protect and preserve koalas in Victoria, particularly in the Ballarat region. This led to a pivotal collaboration with Federation University to establish a ground-breaking koala monitoring project. The team's vision was clear: to ensure the long-term survival of koalas through comprehensive research and monitoring efforts in addition to specialised veterinary care.
OUR TEAM
Nikki Shanahan Hospital Director and Chairperson
Dr Adrienne Lavinia Veterinary Director and Board Member
Nikki Shanahan Hospital Director and Chairperson
Dr Heather McKimm Vice Chairperson
Dr Adrienne Lavinia Veterinary Director and Board Member
Nikki Shanahan Hospital Director and Chairperson
Dr Adrienne Lavinia Veterinary Director and Board Member
Dr Adrienne Lavinia Veterinary Director and Board Member
Dr Adrienne Lavinia Veterinary Director and Board Member
Trudy Tandberg Board Member
Trudy Tandberg Board Member
Dr Adrienne Lavinia Veterinary Director and Board Member
Melissa Brown Board Member
Trudy Tandberg Board Member
Melissa Brown Board Member
Registered Charity: ABN 71304809834
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Wadawurrung and the Dja Dja Wurrung People as the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, work and study on, and recognise their ancient and ongoing connection with the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
