The Big Picture

GREG KEIGHTLEY

This grant provides funding to the ongoing project of documenting evidence (kangaroo remains, mostly skulls) in the Blue Mountains region.  It is believed this project will provide evidence of the cruelty of the commercial hunting of kangaroos. Expert veterinary assistance has been engaged to provide diagnostics and storage of remains, with findings being compliled and reported to both Australian and international audiences.

Nomination to list the Sydney Basin Bioregion Eastern Grey Kangaroo population as endangered

MJADWESCH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE SUPPORT

Much of Sydney’s North-West basin bioregion Eastern grey kangaroo population is subject to commercial shooting. This grant will be used to help fund the research required by the NSW Scientific Committee, to consider the listing of these kangaroos as endangered, by providing a case that the commercial harvest in the North-West of the bioregion is a significant contributor to the kangaroos decline, putting the population at risk of extinction. While submissions were made in December 2012 to the NSW Scientific Committee, the research project is ongoing.

http://www.kangaroosatrisk.net/uploads/1/0/8/3/10831721/supplementary_submission…

Animal Advocates Program

OSCAR'S LAW

This grant enabled the Oscar’s Law Animal Advocates Program (OLAP), which was held over a weekend in 2013 in Victoria. 75 advocates were provided with training, enabeling them to educate communities about animal related concerns. Speakers included: Deb Tranter, the founder of Oscars Law, Anthony Wilson, current train the trainer expert for Al Gore’s Climate Project, Emma Haswell from Brightside Farm Sanctuary, Sid Chakravarty, Sea Shephard captain of the Steve Irwin, leading animal law professor and author Steven White, and BBC Kangaroo Dundee Star Chris Barnes. It is hoped that OLAP will become an annual fixture on the Australian calendar.

http://www.oscarslaw.org/advocate-program

Animal Tracker Australia

HUMANE RESEARCH COUNCIL (USA)

For five years Animal Tracker has surveyed opinion and behaviour relating to animal protection issues in the United States. This grant will enable an Australian version which will provide local advocates with a better understanding of public support (or opposition) to animal protection and evaluate the changing status of animals over time. The results of the first Animal Tracker Australia survey were released in 2014 and can be downloaded here.

Meat Free Week

ETHICAL EATS LIMITED

This national event encouraged Australians to think about the origin of meat, increasing awareness of factory farming. Influential ambassadors stirred discussion, while nutritious vegetarian recipes were developed for participants by popular foodies and chefs. This succesful week long initiative also succesfully raised almost $50,000 for Voiceless.

https://meatfreeweek.org

Vox Animalia Award for Academic Excellence in Animal Studies

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

This $2,500 grant was awarded to the Human Animal Research Network at The University of Sydney.  The grant was used to fund a new award for undergraduate students who have achieved excellent results in animal studies units, which include an emphasis on animal welfare, animal justice and animal ethics. The award titled ‘Vox Animalia’ aims to raise awareness of Animal Studies within the university, and the broader community, to encourage undergraduate students with an interest in animal studies, and celebrate and encourage future scholarship in the field.

Sponsors

MELLOM MEDIA

Website: http://www.melon.com.au/

Human-Animal Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

The University of Melbourne was awarded a $5,000 grant towards the establishment of a human-animal studies subject titled ‘Knowing Animals Past and Present’. The funds were used for a research assistant to do the necessary ground work in developing the subject, and the accompanying application to the University of Melbourne to have it accepted into the curriculum. As yet, the subject has not been established, but the project team continues to work towards having human-animal issues incorporated into existing subjects

Freedom of Species

3CR COMMUNITY RADIO

Melbourne radio station 3CR was awarded a $5,500 grant to assist with the promotion of their ‘Freedom of Species’ program. The program is a weekly 60 minute radio show broadcast on 3CR, 855AM, 3CR Digital, and streamed live via 3cr.org.au. ‘Freedom of Species’ is hosted by a team of local animal advocates and enthusiasts, presenting local and international news, interviews, and music which relate to animal welfare and protection. This grant helped fund a promotional campaign, which included the production of printed materials that feature the ‘Freedom of Species’ logo, website, and broadcast details, as well as T-shirts, business cards and bumper stickers. To view a copy of the logo, please click on the download icon below.

http://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies

Chloe and Joey Meet a Very Wise Kiwi

OPEN HEART ARTS CENTER

Open Heart Arts were awarded a grant of $6,737 to fund the publication of ‘Chloe and Joey Meet a Very Wise Kiwi’, the first in a series of books educating children about kangaroos. The book follows the story of an 8 year old girl who befriends a joey whose mother has been killed by her school bus. ‘Chloe and Joey Meet a Very Wise Kiwi’ will be made available in primary schools and public libraries nationwide, and through a dedicated website, where children can learn more about kangaroos. To purchase a copy of the book please view the order page from the download icon below.

The Cruelty Free Festival

ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES INC

Animal Rights Advocates Inc. was awarded a $7,500 grant to assist in funding The Cruelty Free Festival. Held in Western Australia, the purpose of this festival was to influence consumer behaviour with regards to animal rights, through the adoption of a cruelty free diet and to gather data about consumer attitudes to animal rights and veganism for use to inform future campaigns.

http://crueltyfreefestival.org.au/