Deborah Tabart Explained
Deborah Tabart is an Australian environmentalist. She is the CEO of the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF). She has worked with this organisation since 1988 and is known internationally as the Koala Woman.[1] [2]
Career and achievements
In 1988, Tabart was asked by the Australian Koala Foundation Board of Directors to “raise funds to save the koala”.
Publications
- D. Tabart (2004) Protecting the Koala: A Species of National Significance – A Consultation paper proposing Commonwealth legislative and policy initiatives that will protect the Koala and its habitat throughout Australia.[3]
Awards
In 1998 Tabart received a Computersworld Smithsonian Award on behalf of the AKF.[4]
In 2011 she received the International Association of Business Communicators EXCEL Award.[5]
In January 2008, Tabart was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in acknowledgement of her contributions to the protection and management koalas and their habitat, and her service to Australia and humanity.[6] [7]
Private life
Tabart now resides in Queensland, Australia. Besides her day job at the AKF, she also practices permaculture and grows her own vegetables.
Notes and References
- Jackson . Jon . 2020-09-24. End your work week by video-conferencing with koalas for Save the Koala Day. 2021-04-29. Newsweek. en.
- Web site: Worboys. Jessica. 2019-11-21. 'Make the hard decisions, protect their habitats': The Koala Woman. 2021-04-29. Namoi Valley Independent. en-AU.
- Web site: 2011 . The Inquiry into the status, health and sustainability of Australia's koala . 2023-02-11 . aph.gov.au . PDF.
- Web site: Deborah Tabart OAM . 2024-08-30 . Australian Koala Foundation . en-US.
- Web site: 2011-06-13 . IABC World Conference Tackles the Decision-Making Process . 2023-02-11 . PRNEWS . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-03-21. Manifesto outlines major changes necessary. 2021-04-29. NewsComAu. en.
- Web site: 2008-01-26. Queenslanders honoured in Australia Day awards. 2021-04-29. Brisbane Times. en.
