Sunday is shaping up to be a busy, yet incredibly exciting day! There will be marching bands, stilt-walkers, an array of performers and most importantly, YOU - our Koala Army. To make sure your day runs as smoothly as possible, we've compiled all the important information you'll need to have a fun, safe time while using your voice on behalf of the Koala and all Creatures Great and Small! Please note, this event WILL be filmed and photographed for prosperity purposes.

We will all meet at King's Park from 10am. There will be ample time to mingle with other march-goers, get photos and visit the mobile Save the Koala Shop before we start assembling. Please follow the directions of staff as much as possible during this time! 

Once we are assembled and ready, we will hear a rendition of 'Sleep, Dearie, Sleep' from the March's Lone Piper, followed by a minute's silence to pay respects to all the animals we have lost.

Then, we march! Following the route pictured below, we will make our way to Federation Mall in front of Parliament House. The route passes by some of Canberra's most iconic landmarks, so snap those pics on the way!

We plan to arrive at Federation Mall at approximately 12:45pm where there will be some speakers waiting to address the crowd. From there, you are free to disperse and enjoy your afternoon! If you are registered on a coach heading back to Sydney, please be at the Coach pick up point (Parliament House Federation Mall Northbound) by 2:15pm. 

The best and most accessible parking for The Koala Army's March for Creatures Great and Small is available at the following locations:

All of these carparks are open 24/7 and free of charge. There will be an AKF staff member waiting on the corner of Kings Ave and Parkes Way to direct you across the road to the King's Park congregation point.

Alternatively, you are able to park at Federation Mall and walk back to King's Park if you prefer. Parking at this end is available from the following locations:

Want to make Sunday the 1st September truly a day to celebrate all wildlife? After The Koala Army's March for Creatures Great and Small has concluded, head over to Palace Electric Cinema for a very special sneak peek of 'The Wildlife Refugees' - a film about Canberra's wildlife first responders, gathered over the past year by director Kim Ramsay. There will be a panel discussion and Q&A session at the conclusion of the sneak peek. Tickets are available HERE.

We would just like to kindly remind all attendees that The Koala Army's March for Creatures Great and Small is a peaceful, non-violent event. While we are lobbying for change, we want to do so in a way that also celebrates wildlife and highlights the beauty of the bush. We want to show government what human camaraderie can achieve, and how passionate we are about protecting our native flora and fauna.

Please also keep in mind this message from the Commander-in-Chief:

"I know many of you dislike different industries for one reason or another, but I am going to ask that there are no signs with their names. This March is Phase One of the AKF’s mission prior to the next election to educate the Australian public about the threats and cruelty that has been, and continues to be, perpetrated on our natural wonders."

If you take pictures on the day, we would love to see them! Make sure you're following our social media accounts and tag us in your March snaps so we can see what everyone got up to. We will get permission before resharing any content provided. Make sure to tag #auspol in your posts!

And finally one last thing...

We can't wait to see you all on Sunday.