Vegan Australia is excited to welcome you to our Vegan Education in Schools program. This initiative provides accurate, comprehensive education focusing on veganism and the ethical relationship between humans and our fellow animals.
The Vegan Education in Schools program seeks to balance the inappropriate influence that the meat, dairy and egg industries exert over what is taught to our kids.
The animal-using industries invest heavily in school programs designed to normalise animal exploitation. These programs present a biased perspective that ignores the critical ethical, environmental and health impacts of animal agriculture.
The programs listed below represent just a small part of a growing effort by the animal agriculture industries to promote their businesses in schools:
The Vegan Education in Schools program goes beyond challenging these narratives - it is about empowering students to think critically and make informed, ethical decisions. We:
Provide students with the tools to critically evaluate the messages presented by the meat, dairy and egg industries.
Foster an understanding of animal sentience and animal rights, including the ethical considerations for animals used for food, clothing, entertainment and other ways.
Raise awareness about the environmental impacts of land clearing and habitat loss, including the role of animal agriculture in driving deforestation and biodiversity decline.
Inspire a vision of coexistence, creating a world where human and non-human animals can share the planet in harmony.
Promote an ethical and sustainable way of life that aligns with commonly held values of justice and environmental stewardship.
This groundbreaking initiative is led by Ric Allport, our Vegan Education in Schools program manager. Ric is an experienced animal rights advocate, a vegan for over 20 years and a former high school teacher. With his deep passion for educating young and old about veganism, animal rights and environmental sustainability, Ric brings the perfect blend of expertise and dedication to this initiative.
Education is one of the most powerful tools for shaping the future. For too long, programs created by industries that exploit animals have dominated classrooms, presenting biased perspectives while suppressing critical discussions about ethical and sustainable alternatives.
This program challenges the status quo by:
Breaking down myths perpetuated by animal industry-funded programs.
Providing fact-based education about animals in all contexts, from their roles in ecosystems to their capacity for sentience and emotion.
Empowering students to address the environmental challenges of habitat destruction, climate change and resource depletion.
Promoting values of justice and sustainability, fostering a more ethical and responsible generation.
The program is a counter to the dominance of animal industry narratives in schools by promoting fact-based, ethical and sustainable education.
If you are a teacher, we encourage you to explore these resources and consider incorporating them into your curriculum.
If you are a parent or supporter, please advocate for vegan education in your local schools by sharing this exciting news with teachers, school administrators or any educational contacts you may have. This course offers a unique opportunity for high school students to critically engage with ethics, sustainability and animal rights in a structured and compelling way.
If you would like to share your thoughts or learn more, we welcome you to get in touch with our Vegan Education in Schools program manager at ric@veganaustralia.org.au.
We are releasing our lesson plans, teacher resources and student activities in stages. The first stages, our Ethics Course for high schools, our Vegan Lesson Plans and our Vegan Clubs resources, have been released.
Together, we can empower the next generation to make informed, ethical decisions that not only benefit themselves and the planet but also all its inhabitants.
Thank you for standing with us as we work to create a fairer and more sustainable future for all.
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