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

European Court of Human Rights courtroom in Strasbourg

Courts recognise vegan rights in landmark decisions

Two recent court decisions in Europe and Peru have strengthened legal recognition of vegan beliefs and the right to live in accordance with respect for animals.

Support the call to end the use of animals as teaching tools

Vegan Australia supports a petition calling for an end to animal dissections in Victorian secondary schools and calls for animal-free education that recognises animals as sentient individuals, not teaching tools.

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 ...

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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

Hollie

NSW

Vegan for the animals forever. Never again will I knowingly exploit any animal. They are here with us, not for us.

Pledge #568

Jade

VIC

Animals should be free from intentional harm.

Pledge #1135

Darren

Animals and humans deserve love and compassion and the right not to be caused unnecessary suffering.

Pledge #1064

Cecilia

I pledge to honor and respect all living beings by choosing compassion over cruelty. I commit to living a lifestyle that minimizes harm to animals, the environment and myself. I embrace veganism as a practice of empathy, sustainability & justice.

Pledge #604

Erin

VIC

Murder is wrong whether it's a human or an animal.

Pledge #1333

Breanna

NSW

Veganism, to me, is about choosing kindness wherever possible - for animals, the planet and future generations. Living with kindness, respect and awareness for all living beings.

Pledge #1300

Scott

NSW

I have been a vegan for over a year or more. And my reason for been a vegan is for health and fitness and to give our animals a chance in life.

Pledge #137

Elena

VIC

Animals are here with us, not for us (borrowed but worth repeating).

Pledge #121

Virginia

vic

I love all Animals and promise never to eat, use or hurt them, intentionally or unintentionally

Pledge #79

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