EVERY KOALA COUNTS
DOCUMENTARY | 42 MINS | BOOYUNG/LENNOX HEAD | DIRECTORS: CATHERINE MARCINIAK & ANNIE BENZIE | PRODUCERS: CATHERINE MARCINIAK, ANNIE BENZIE & ALIISON KELLY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Australia’s iconic koala is on a shocking plummet towards extinction. Within one decade it has gone from no-listing to vulnerable to endangered and the NSW north coast is on the frontline of the battle to save the species.
For 35 years the dedicated volunteers of Friends of the Koala have been rescuing, caring, creating habitat and lobbying for the preservation of this internationally recognized and loved animal.
“Every Koala Counts” is an intimate exploration of the inspiring people who have taken a stand to save this species – past and present.
It tracks the development of Friends of the Koala from its fledgling start as a group of tree planters, to battles fought to save precious habitat, to the dedicated rescue, hospital and care centre staff caring for sick and injured animals.
At the heart of the story are the koalas themselves including the adorable battler Banjo who months after being rescued with infected wounds and covered in ticks, is ready to be released to hopefully father a new generation.
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