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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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.
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Declining vegan access at Woolworths: their response

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Call for Woolworths to improve access to vegan products

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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

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Animal Rights Forum: a review

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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

Sebastin
NT

I had an awakening some 30 years ago when a message came to my mind saying it is totally unethical and unnecessary to be a part of suffering in the world. That divine message is still with me like it came this morning. I try to spread the message.

Pledge #1198
Taz
VIC

If I can survive without torturing and murdering other creatures then why wouldn't I? I would never wish pain on other beings so why would I pay for others to do it for me.

Pledge #1086
Lily
NSW

Choosing kindness.

Pledge #655
Julia
VIC

I want to be the change and kindness that I want to see in the world. All lives are equal and I want to be a voice for the voiceless.

Pledge #1116
Deb
VIC

Veganism is so important to me because I have to live the values I believe in, that is that all sentient animals have rights, deserve respect, good lives and that humans are here to ensure that happens and not exploit them for our own wants.

Pledge #1121
PJ

Animals aren't here for humans to eat or use in any way and it is not a necessity to live happy healthy lives. Animals are beautiful voiceless beings who should be protected by humans.

Pledge #866
Tanya

Vegan for myself, the animals and the planet, forever.

Pledge #505
Rosangela
VIC

I embrace veganism as my heartfelt stand against animal suffering and environmental harm.

Pledge #1109
Rashmi
ACT

Vegan since May 2024.

Pledge #664
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