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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Latest vegan news

Vegan Australia calls for fair treatment of vegan foods in Health Star Rating changes

Vegan Australia calls for Health Star Rating changes to treat vegan foods fairly, recognise animal-free nutrients and make clear that HSR is nutrition labelling only.

SHOP 225 becomes first pizzeria accredited by Vegan Australia

Melbourne pizzeria SHOP 225 has become the first pizzeria accredited by Vegan Australia, recognising its vegan offerings, preparation protocols and commitment to making vegan dining more reliable, visible and accessible.

Your feedback sent to Woolworths: vegan products must be accessible

Vegan Australia has sent community feedback to Woolworths, calling for vegan products to be visible, available and easy to access in supermarket aisles.

Declining vegan access at Woolworths: their response

Woolworths acknowledges frustration over reduced vegan product access. Vegan Australia is seeking community feedback before taking the next steps.

Supporting farmed animal sanctuaries in a changing climate

Supporting farmed animal sanctuaries across Australia means more than responding to drought. Learn why ongoing support matters, how sanctuaries are changing how animals are understood and how you can help ...

Call for Woolworths to improve access to vegan products

Major organisations call on Woolworths to address declining availability and visibility of vegan products, urging consistent placement, clear labelling and integration to challenge the normalisation of animal use in everyday ...

Conflict of interest: meat industry funding biases research

A new systematic review has found that nutritional studies by researchers linked to the meat industry are far more likely to report favourable or neutral heart health outcomes. The findings ...

Partnership with Fussy Vegan app makes vegan living more accessible

Vegan Australia partners with Fussy Vegan Pro to make vegan living easier and more affordable! Enjoy app access at discounted price ($5.99 Apple, $4.99 Android). App features: barcode scanning, 1000s ...

Why childhood may be the ideal period for vegan education

Kids care deeply about animals but often don’t connect food to farming. This article explores why childhood is the best time for vegan education and the challenges advocates face.

Vegan diet could save you money, new study finds

Discover how switching to a vegan diet can help you save nearly 20% on your grocery bills while respecting animals, promoting health and benefiting the environment, according to a new ...

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.

Ending live sheep exports does not end animal exploitation

Australia has passed legislation to end live sheep exports by sea by May 2028. While this removes one particularly visible form of animal exploitation, Vegan Australia argues that the broader ...

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A few of the reasons why vegans take the pledge

Sandra

All children should be educated about animals from a very young age. (From the Vegan Education in Schools program.)

Pledge #327

Trang

NSW

Been vegan since 2010 (vegetarian from 2001 to 2009).

Pledge #670

Jessica

QLD

Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #566

Kathryn

NSW

The best decision I have ever made. I only wish I made it sooner.

Pledge #278

Sani

I'm vegan

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Alison

NSW

For the environment and the equality of animals. All the ethical reasons! I've been vegan for about 6 years and we now have 10 vegans in our extended family!

Pledge #766

David

VIC

Being vegan is important to me because it's a way of life and I do feel healthy.

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Lulu

As an almost lifelong vegan, along with my kids and grandkids I will continue this legacy long after I am gone.

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Amy

Been vegan since 20/06/2016. Went vegetarian for 6months for ethical reasons, when an aunty scoffed "you won't last a year being vegetarian" so I one upped her and became vegan. To this day I'm proud to have strong morals. Voice for the voiceless.

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