Save Ormiston’s Koalas
Ormiston College is proposing to clear mature trees used by local koalas. We’re calling on the Queensland Government to reject the development and protect this important habitat corridor.
What’s Happening
Ormiston College is seeking approval for development works that would clear mature trees for boarding facilities.This area is used by local koalas and forms part of a habitat corridor in the Redlands.Community members, koala advocates, conservation groups, families and local residents are coming together to stop the clearing before it is too late.
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Why It Matters
Koalas do not just need replacement trees planted later.They need mature habitat, connected corridors, safe movement pathways and established food trees now.Once mature habitat is cleared, it cannot be quickly replaced.
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Join the Parliament Protest
Stand with us at Queensland ParliamentDate: May 13th
Time: 11:30am
Where: Corner George and Alice St, Brisbane
Wear: Beige, grey or koala colours
Bring: Signs, toy koalas, peaceful energy and your voiceThis will be a peaceful, visual protest using song, strong imagery and community presence to call for protection of Ormiston’s koalas.
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Take Action Now
We are asking Minister Jared Bleijie to reject the development application and require proper environmental scrutiny before any mature koala habitat is cleared.To send an email to him, please click the button below. Copy and paste this text into the email body.If you would like to make it more personal, please feel free t rewrite in your own words, or ask ChatGPT to help you rewrite it.
Email the Deputy Premier
Help us urge the Queensland Deputy Premier to stop the proposed Ormiston College development from proceeding without proper federal environmental assessment.This development would clear known koala habitat in an area that supports one of the largest remaining koala populations in the Queensland Redlands. Koalas are now listed as endangered, and this site contains habitat that is critical to their survival.Because Carrd does not always allow long pre-written email buttons, please copy the email below, click the button, and paste the message into your email.If you would like to personalise the message, that would be wonderful. Personal emails can be especially powerful because they show genuine community concern. You might like to add why this issue matters to you, whether you live locally, have seen koalas in the area, or care deeply about protecting endangered wildlife.If you are unsure what to write, you can use AI to help you reword the message in your own voice before sending it.
Step 1: Copy the email below
Dear Minister Bleijie,
I am writing regarding the proposed Ormiston College development, which involves clearing known koala habitat. Koalas are an endangered species, and this site contains core habitat critical to their survival.This development has the potential to significantly impact a Matter of National Environmental Significance under the Commonwealth EPBC Act. To date, it has not been referred to the Commonwealth for assessment. The ecological assessment is outdated, does not consider less harmful alternatives, and the proposed mitigation cannot replace mature habitat in the short to medium term.Given the potential impacts, the absence of a Commonwealth referral, and that it is not in the public interest, I urge you to refuse the development or take all necessary steps to ensure it cannot proceed until it has been properly assessed under the EPBC Act.Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter.Yours sincerely,[Your name]
[Your suburb / electorate]
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Step 3: Paste and send
Paste the message into your email, add your name and suburb/electorate at the bottom, then press send.
Thank you for standing with Ormiston’s koalas
Thank you for taking the time to read, care, and act.Protecting koala habitat is not just about saving trees. It is about protecting the animals who rely on them now, the connected wildlife corridors they move through, and the future of one of Queensland’s most loved and vulnerable species.Every action matters, whether you send an email, share this page, talk to someone in your community, or help raise awareness in your own way.Together, we can show that this habitat is valued, this community is paying attention, and Ormiston’s koalas deserve better.