Every Australian student who speaks out for animals has the potential to make a real difference. When students work together, they can become a powerful force for social change, influencing not only their parents but their school, local community and even key decision-makers in the corporate and political sphere.

Voiceless has run two successful educational initiatives, Animal Club (2005-2008) and Voiceless Animal Advocates (2006-2008).

Animal Club inspired over 1,000 school-aged children in every state and territory across Australia to actively advocate on behalf of animals.

Voiceless awarded over $24,000 in Humane School Prizes to Clubs that excelled in their contribution to animal welfare and helped seed fund Clubs with over $10,000 in small grants.  Check out the winning Clubs  here and review the multitude of inspiring activities that Animal Clubs have been involved in over the years.

In 2009, Voiceless merged the activities of Animal Club with the highly esteemed Jane Goodall Institute’s ‘Roots and Shoots’ program.  This ensures that "our" Clubs will continue into the future raising awareness of animal protection issues and helping to make positive change for animals.

Voiceless Animal Advocates (VAA) was active in 90% of Australian law schools garnering the energy and intellect of law students to advocate for change.

Take a look at all the different ways that VAA students chose to get active on campus  and get inspired by reading of the 2008 VAA 'Student of the Year' winner.  You can also read some of the NSW Animal Law Committee Essay winners that Voiceless sponsored. Law students who are interested in making a difference can get involved in Voiceless work by participating in Voiceless Law Talk, Australia's first National Animal Law Discussion Board.

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