Shelter Spotlight July 2025
Tyabb Koala Hospital
Name of Operator: Jennie Bryant
Years of operation: 40 years
Suburb/area covered: Mornington Peninsula
Species you care for: Koalas, and other wildlife (birds, echidnas, lizards, etc)
Contact: Jennie 0417 395 883
How does Tyabb Koala Hospital support wildlife and their habitat?
Jennie has been the 'go to' person for all things koala on the Mornington Peninsula for the last 40 years and is heavily relied upon by the community to rescue koalas and other native wildlife. She works around the clock because of her dedication and love for all animals. Her expertise of koalas is second to none and she has applied this to over 1500 cases of koalas in her care. All of this as a volunteer and often covering costs out of her own pocket. In 2013, Jennie received an Order of Australia medal for her volunteer work.
How our project funding supported Tyabb Koala Hospital
Our July Shelter Spotlight,
Jennie from Tyabb Koala Hospital, used her funding for a new shed thats going to be built at her shelter facility. She also used some of her money for seed and other produce at her local agricultural store.
There are many ways to help our wildlife and we get lots of calls a week with concerned Members of Public wanting to help. You can do this by reporting injured and orphaned wildlife or donating funds so that we can continue our programs and provide ongoing support to wildlife shelters.
What can you do to help?
What advice would you give the public?
Koala populations on the Mornington Peninsula are struggling. Please don't cut down trees as this is their biggest threat, and get involved in planting more with Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation www.mpkoals.org.au
