GSLC vs Spotted Koala

This is the official college app for Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosaville. Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a Prep to Year 12 College located in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. Established in 1986 by the Lutheran Church, the College supports the learning and development of approximately 1100 students and is part of Lutheran Education Queensland. This app will give parents and friends the opportunity to be kept informed of the College's activities through notifications, events, photos and newsletters. Community members can log in and access newsletters, calendar events, co-curricular teams and schedules, absentee notification systems and other news distributed through the College portal, PULSE. With notifications enabled, users will also receive instant alerts as information is updated and communications occur.

Spotted Koala is a citizen science app that allows anyone to record koala sightings and contribute to research and conservation. By submitting sightings, photos, and habitat observations, users help scientists better understand where koalas live, how populations are changing, and where conservation action is most needed. Koalas face increasing threats from habitat loss, disease, vehicle strikes, and climate change. Reliable information about where koalas occur is essential for protecting populations and supporting effective conservation planning. Spotted Koala makes it easy for community members, researchers, wildlife carers, and nature enthusiasts to contribute valuable observations. Key Features: Record Koala Sightings: Quickly log koala sightings in the field with GPS location automatically recorded. Upload Photos: Add photos of koalas to help confirm sightings and support research. Capture Important Details: Record useful information such as the number of koalas observed, presence of joeys, and additional notes about behaviour or habitat. Contribute to Citizen Science: Every observation helps build a growing database used to better understand koala distribution and population trends. Simple and Easy to Use: Designed for quick observations in the field so anyone can contribute. Who Can Use Spotted Koala? Spotted Koala is designed for: • community members • bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts • wildlife carers • conservation volunteers • researchers and students • No scientific training is required — if you see a koala, you can help. Helping Koalas Through Citizen Science: • Citizen science plays an important role in wildlife conservation. Observations submitted through Spotted Koala help researchers identify key koala habitats, monitor population changes, and support conservation planning. • Your observations can make a real difference. Safety and Wildlife Welfare • When observing koalas: - keep a safe distance • do not disturb wildlife • never attempt to handle koalas • Always prioritise your safety and the welfare of the animals. • community members • bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts • wildlife carers • conservation volunteers • researchers and students • No scientific training is required — if you see a koala, you can help. Helping Koalas Through Citizen Science • Citizen science plays an important role in wildlife conservation. Observations submitted through Spotted Koala help researchers identify key koala habitats, monitor population changes, and support conservation planning. • Your observations can make a real difference. Safety and Wildlife Welfare • When observing koalas:         -keep a safe distance • do not disturb wildlife • never attempt to handle koalas • Always prioritise your safety and the welfare of the animals.