Just a few years ago there were only a handful of farmed animal sanctuaries in Australia. Now they can be found in nearly all states. These sanctuaries provide lifelong refuge for animals rescued from the animal agriculture industries.
Vegan farmed animal sanctuaries also have an important educational role. They allow people to meet cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, goats and other farmed animals as individuals, not as products or property. Visitors are introduced to animal residents as someone, not something: each with their own life, relationships, preferences, interests and story.
This matters because most people are taught to see farmed animals only through the systems that exploit them. Sanctuaries can help change that understanding. Through open days, tours, school visits, community events, social media and individual stories, they show that animals used for food, clothing and other human purposes are not anonymous members of a category. They are individuals whose lives matter to them.
For many people, visiting a sanctuary is one of the clearest ways to understand the principles of veganism. It can create a direct connection between the individual animals they meet and the wider systems that treat animals as resources. For this reason, sanctuary visits can be especially valuable for people who are not yet vegan.
If you are planning to visit, please contact the sanctuary first, as not all sanctuaries are open to the public and open days may be limited.
Most sanctuaries are at capacity and cannot take any more animals. If you know of animals who need a safe home, please contact Edgar's Mission Farm Animal Adoption Friends.
Sanctuaries are run by hardworking and dedicated people, often with limited resources. Many welcome support through donations, volunteering or practical skills.
Below is a list of vegan farmed animal sanctuaries in Australia. Some are privately run and are not registered charities. Please contact us with any updates to this list.
If you know of any animals who need a forever home, please contact Edgar's Mission Farm Animal Adoption Friends.
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