Driving Koala Conservation
Suzuki Queensland and Northern Rivers NSW (Suzuki QLD) proudly partners with Endeavour Veterinary Ecology as our offcial vehicle partner. The fleet of new vehicles is powering EVE’s mission to conserve koala populations across Queensland, ensuring koala patients are safely transported from the wild to emergency care.
Endeavour Veterinary Ecology’s koala health and management team is on the road traversing diffcult terrain, seven days a week, responding to various koala interventions. Thanks to Suzuki QLD, four Suzuki Jimny’s, and an S-Cross “Koala shuttle” now form an important fleet of lifesaving vehicles as part of this meaningful partnership.
With over 140 patients assisted by our leading koala ecology service in the past 12 months, and an average of 50 wild koala health exams conducted each week, these new vehicles will be crucial in transporting sick and injured koalas from the wild to EVE’s purpose-built koala clinics. These clinics focus on providing specialised veterinary care to at-risk populations across Southeast Queensland.
Thanks to Suzuki QLD’s support, our team can swiftly respond and transport precious cargo. This partnership underscores the vital role that corporate support plays in wildlife conservation, ensuring that organisations like Endeavour Veterinary Ecology can continue our critical work in protecting Queensland’s threatened species.
“Since launching this service in 2009, EVE has been at the forefront of koala conservation, intensively monitoring and managing the health program of over 1,500 koalas. Our extensive knowledge of koala biology and ecology, combined with award-winning wildlife technology, allows us to provide the highest quality of treatment and care to every patient, including those now transported by the vehicles provided by Suzuki Queensland.”
– Michael Hornby, CEO, ENDEAVOUR VETERINARY ECOLOGY
“We are proud to initiate such an important partnership with a pioneering Queensland business dedicated to protecting and conserving wildlife. Teaming up with a classic Aussie small business enterprise like EVE is an opportunity for us at Suzuki Queensland to reconnect with some of our brand’s core values. Aside from being an Australian icon, the koala is without a doubt known for its durability, while the team at EVE are a true reflection of a supplier that provides smart solutions with world-beating technology, who are also uniquely passionate about their cause. Some might say that the koala’s ‘sleepy’ nature is also a close link to the supreme fuel efficiency of our Suzuki range of vehicles. Being a family-owned, Queensland-born and bred company, we take pride in supporting other local businesses taking on the world, one saved koala at a time.”
– Jake Tobin, SUZUKI QLD MARKETING MANAGER
At Suzuki Queensland, we know we distribute amazing cars and back them up with amazing aftersales service. And we are a brand that is loved by Aussies for making ultra-dependable vehicles, that exude its brand values of FUN, freedom, spirit and lifestyle. But we also take immense pride in fostering a close, connected spirit amongst our car community. Whether that be through our super passionate drivers, or brand partners such as Endeavour Veterinary Ecology.