Why go vegan?

We care for the animals we share our home with and we get to know their personality and their wants and needs. We form emotional bonds with animals and even see them as members of our family. Most people really care about animals.

Animal agriculture causes more than the suffering of animals. It also impacts people throughout the world, especially the powerless and the poor, in a number of ways.

The havoc caused to the world by the billions of animals we breed, raise and kill for food each year is staggering. The UN has identified animal agriculture as ‘one of the most significant contributors to serious environmental problems’

A well planned 100% plant-based diet is healthy. This is confirmed by a solid body of peer-reviewed scientific evidence. Not only is a vegan diet as healthy as any diet containing animal products, in many aspects it is more beneficial to human health.

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Why childhood may be the ideal period for vegan education

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Understanding animal ethics: a focus on rights over welfare

The latest episode of the Think Like a Vegan podcast provides a thought-provoking exploration of animal ethics, emphasising the critical distinction between animal rights and animal welfare.

Live sheep export ban in Australia

Australia Government to phase out live sheep exports by 1 May 2028.

Animal Rights Forum: a review

This year's Animal Rights Forum was a success. Vegan Australia participated at the expo, and attended the educational talks and awards.

The evolution of plant-based meat

Data from Food Frontier shows that the plant-based meat industry continues to evolve based on consumer preferences.

World Day for the End of Fishing

WoDEF provides an opportunity to condemn the exploitation of fish, and express solidarity with them.

Animal Rights Forum

The Animal Rights Forum is returning to Melbourne in February 2024. The event will include a day of activism, Animal Justice Awards, an expo and over 30 speakers.

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Guide to making a submission to the Victorian pig welfare inquiry

Would you like to make a meaningful impact to the lives of farmed pigs? If so, we need you!

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Help us to cherish every life!

Sponsor a rescued turkey such as beautiful Veronica, pictured at Where Pigs Fly Sanctuary, this Christmas and support turkeys, not turkey dinners!

Plant Based Treaty

PBT aims to halt the widespread degradation of critical ecosystems caused by animal farming.

Ethicall

'Ethicall' is a feature length documentary made from many smaller videos, shot by vegans around the world - a collaborative, global, ethical film.

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The Vegan Australia Certified program sets the standard for authentic vegan food and products in Australia. Under the program, product makers may display the Vegan Australia Certified logo on licensed vegan items that meet our strict criteria. The logo indicates to your customers that the product does not contain animal ingredients and none of the manufacturing or testing processes involve animals or animal products.

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A few of the reasons why vegans take the pledge

Shannon

I've been fighting since I was eight for the animals. They deserve their own lives.

Pledge #289

Cherry

NSW

To continue to encourage others to also take a stand against eating animals

Pledge #259

Tani

NSW

Supporting our non-human brethren through making compassionate choices.

Pledge #200

Conny

I've been vegan for 10 years and proudly continue this path. I'm joining the Vegan Pledge to stand with others who choose compassion and a kinder world for all beings.

Pledge #377

Elizabeth

NSW

I adhere to the principle that our fellow animals have the right to be treated with respect and justice and should not be commodified or treated as property. I ensure that my diet consists wholly of plant foods, with no products derived from animals.

Pledge #271

Heather

NSW

I pledge to continue my vegan lifestyle for as long as I live.

Pledge #245

Joanne

VIC

For the animals

Pledge #94

Maggie

I pledge as above, that I will always live a wholly vegan lifestyle and will do what I can to promote veganism and animal rights.

Pledge #285

Mark

VIC

Vegan for the planet, health and the animals.

Pledge #173

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