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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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.
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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

Woolworths acknowledges frustration over reduced vegan product access. Vegan Australia is seeking community feedback before taking the next steps.
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Supporting farmed animal sanctuaries in a changing climate

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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

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.
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Ending live sheep exports does not end animal exploitation

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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.
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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

Tim
QLD

It's about time the cult of carnism gets abolished and left where it always should've stayed - the Dark Ages. Power back to the people! Away with the cult of carnism and the medicopharmaceutical parasites who profit from our misery!

Pledge #1166
Carolyn
QLD

Being vegan is important to me because 1. animal cruelty and exploitation is anathema to me, 2. for personal health reasons and 3. to protect the planet from degradation due to animal grazing, emissions and destruction of forests.

Pledge #1194
Cole
WA

Being vegan is important to me, for the animals.

Pledge #993
Glenda
QLD

For the animals, for the environment, for health and for compassion, integrity & kindness to others. We change the world one person at a time.

Pledge #275
Jo
QLD

I don't want someone else to suffer for me to live.

Pledge #1032
Pam Ahern
VIC

I'm vegan for a kinder world for all.

Pam Ahern - Founder and Director, Edgar's Mission

Pledge #205
De-anna
WA

I love being vegan. Proud and so happy I made the decision!

Pledge #693
Dr Michael Klaper

Vegan Australia gives me hope! Keep shining your light of compassion and truth. I'm cheering you on.

Dr. Michael Klaper - physician, vegan health educator, conference and event speaker

Pledge #41
Christine
NSW

I've been veg*n since 1976.

Pledge #1269
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