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A not for profit team providing free veterinary care to injured, orphaned and ill wildlife.

Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre provides free vet services to injured, ill and orphaned wildlife at our Centre in Plympton. We take in injured or orphaned wildlife with the aim of rehabilitation and release whilst also participating in a wide variety of educational programs for students, carers, veterinary students and the public.

04/11/2026

Two of today’s patients seen just hanging around at our vet clinic! It’s always a delight when we have kangaroo joeys in for treatment at our clinic , and both Jeremy and Trevor have now been discharged back to their carer.

30/10/2026

It’s been a busy week at the centre, with around 15 new koalas admitted for vet assessment and care.

Our veterinary team has worked through a range of cases and outcomes, providing each koala with care tailored to their needs. It’s demanding work, and an important part of caring for Adelaide’s wildlife.

With the weekend ahead, please take care on the roads and watch for wildlife, especially around dawn and dusk. We’d love to see fewer koalas needing care when Monday comes.

29/10/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful Year 5/6 students at Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Para Vista, for their generous donation🐨💚

As part of a school project, the students created their own businesses and held a Market Day, then researched local charities and chose the Adelaide Koala and Wildlife Centre to receive their profits.We are so grateful that they chose to support our work providing veterinary treatment and care to our native wildlife.

Our volunteers, Chris and Annie, were delighted to accept the cheque on behalf of the Centre.

What a fantastic effort by these young entrepreneurs! Thank you to all the students and teachers involved for your kindness and generosity. 💚

28/10/2026

Veterinary Nurse Position Available

The team at the Plympton Veterinary Clinic (and where we are located and who we work closely with) are looking for a passionate and dedicated veterinary nurse to join their growing team, with the unique opportunity to build your skills in small animal practice while also helping wildlife in need through their partnership with us (the Adelaide Koala and Wildlife Centre)

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you’re just starting your nursing career or bringing years of experience to the team.

What makes this opportunity special?

✔ A varied and rewarding small animal caseload

✔ Opportunities to develop your nursing skills and knowledge

✔ Exposure to a range of medical and surgical cases

✔ The opportunity to work at AKAWC and help care for native wildlife

✔ A supportive team of experienced veterinarians and fellow nurses

✔ A friendly team environment where your contribution is valued

✔ No overnight shifts

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional patient care, love working as part of a team and would love the chance to help our native wildlife, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply or enquire: [email protected]

26/10/2026

This little gorgeous Ringtail Possum was found on the ground alone under a tree and needed a check up by our vets to see if he had incurred any injuries. His mobility was assessed, as well as a few other vet checks and with no concerns, his permitted Fauna Rescue carer was able to reunite him with his mum - this was possible as the members of the public were able to give the EXACT location where he was found to us. ❤️👍

20/10/2026

This koala “Alia” is headed back to the wild this week! She’s seen here after receiving her ear tag, and getting the all clear after her vet assessment.

Be safe out there Alia ❤️🐨

15/10/2026

Alia, a very cute koala, presented at our clinic and did her best to hide from us! She’s been admitted to undergo further tests and we are hoping for a good outcome. She was one of three young female koalas we had brought to our vet clinic today along with multiple possums and birds, so a busy spring continues…

11/10/2026

A member of the public found this koala, named “ Crafers Billy” on pavers beneath a gum tree and phoned a koala rescue group. We may never know whether he was hit by a car or fell from the tree onto the ground but the rescue group knew he was in serious trouble so he was brought to our emergency clinic.

He was eating when he arrived, but could barely move his back legs. Our assessment found severe spinal injuries that could not be repaired, as well as an older leg injury that would have made walking and climbing difficult for him.

Sadly, he would not recover nor can we fix these injuries, and we made the difficult decision to humanely euthanise him to prevent further suffering. Caring for wildlife means doing all we can to support recovery, but also providing a peaceful end when recovery is no longer possible.

To learn more about our work at AKAWC, see our website for info and ways to donate to help koalas like Crafers Billy. 🐨❤️🐨

08/10/2026

Today is Vet Nurse Day and we’re celebrating our nurses who have been part of our wildlife clinic team over the past year.

Some are regular faces on our roster, while others join us when their shifts allow. We’re also grateful to the wonderful nursing team at our neighbouring Plympton Veterinary Clinic- Working so closely with them is one of the strengths of our unique veterinary setup in Adelaide. When we need extra support, we can draw on their knowledge and experience to help care for our wildlife patients.❤️

You may not always see these nurses, but their work behind the scenes helps keep our clinic running. Thank you to every nurse who has been part of our team.🐨❤️🐨

Address

284 Anzac Highway, Plympton
Adelaide, SA
5038

Telephone

08 8297 2455

Website

https://www.akawc.org.au/donation.html

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