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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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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What do our members have to say?

Richard
NSW
I have finally awoken & my only regret is that it took so long
Promise #95
Catherine
qld

By being vegan, I am taking a stand against oppression, cruelty and destruction every day.

Promise #45
Jannah
NSW
I promise to be kind and inspire others to live in harmony with all beings. I will fight the good fight always!
Promise #152
vesna
nsw

My son, (and later my daughter) became vegan for the animals. At first I prepared vegan meals for our health but now am also vegan for the animals and the planet.

Promise #39
Arezu
NSW

My reason for being vegan is to support voiceless beings, the environment and for my own health and well-being.

Promise #89
Bryony
qld

I'm vegan as I believe animals are here with us not for us.

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Liane
qld

Vegan for the planet, for the animals and for our health. It’s a no brainer!

Promise #80
Adam
VIC
Live a life unapologetically vegan, to support and guide veganism to as many people across Australia and the world!
Promise #146
Jessica
nsw

Vegan for the animals and the environment, forever!

Promise #56
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