About Kirsty Parkinson
Author - Koala Rescue
Kirsty Parkinson is a speech pathologist. She graduated from La Trobe University in 1995 and has enjoyed working with children and families for many years across Melbourne, Sydney and in Adelaide.
Kirsty wrote Koala Rescue for her nieces and nephews following the catastrophic Australian bushfires of 2019/2020. Spanning a variety of genres, Kirsty writes short stories, poems and novellas. Koala Rescue is her first published children’s book.
Kirsty currently lives by the sea in South Australia. She enjoys reading, stargazing, whale spotting and watching the dune wildlife. Despite many family suggestions, Scrabble remains her favourite board game.
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Latest posts
From Glasgow 2021 to daily koala care
Hello Dear Readers, As I type this post, the Glasgow Climate Change Conference is underway. Our chosen world leaders are expected to commit to limit greenhouse gas emissions, hopefully keeping the temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees C. It is an exciting time...
Cleland Wildlife Park and Koala Life
Hello dear Readers, Cleland Wildlife Park, Adelaide, Australia is a spacious outdoor park and great fun to visit, especially in winter as the animals are active in the cooler weather. It was lovely to walk around the large grounds and see the children feeding the...