Here's how to help the animals affected by Australia’s wildfires. Australia has been dealing with some of the continent’s worst wildfires since September. The fires have already wiped out 30 per cent of the koala population and are expected to worsen as temperatures rise. Here are a few ways to help the animals fleeing the fires. Donate to WIRES. Contribute to the World Wildlife Fund. Get involved with a GoFundMe for koalas.