THE koala population in Port Stephens is on the brink of being lost in the wild by 2050.

If we are to continue to see koalas living in their natural habitat, the work of the staff and volunteers at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital must continue.

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Recognising the need to support that work, the Soldier Point Lions Club recently presented Koala Hospital President Ron Land with a donation of $1000 before taking a tour of the facility.

Sharon Blunt of the Soldiers Point Lions Club told News Of The Area, “Our Lions work hard for our community, each barbeque we hold raises money which goes directly towards projects for our community.

“The Soldiers Point Lions Club provided a barbeque at the opening of the new Harvey Norman Centre and it is the proceeds from this barbeque and a kind donation from Harvey Norman to our Club which has enabled us to provide this $1000 donation to our local Koala Hospital.”

The donated funds will help cover the operational costs of the Koala Hospital.

“The Koala Hospital does an outstanding job to protect and heal our native wildlife and our Lions Club were privileged to be able to assist in the valuable work,” she said.

If you would like to be a part of an organisation that makes a difference within your community, consider joining the team at the Soldiers Point Lions Club.

By Marian SAMPSON