voiceless: the animal protection institute

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Hugo Weaving, Voiceless Ambassador

"Really, animals are almost entirely at our mercy and they have no legal rights...We essentially harvest them." Sydney Morning Herald, 23 November 2008, read more

"I've always had a deep respect and empathy for animals...When animals are exploited, I feel compelled to speak out.” Holly Throsby, Voiceless Councillor, 22 March 2011, read more

“At what point do we fall out of love with animals and stop seeing them as nice, cute things?” Naomi Simson, Voiceless Councillor, read more

Grants & Prizes

$1,000 DONATIONS

RECIPIENTS OF THE 2004 VOICELESS GRANTS PROGRAM

Animal Rights Advocates, WA

This $1,000 donation is to support the publication of a Perth street paper - "Animosity", to stimulate informed debate on animal issues and mobilise community involvement in animal rights campaigns.

Say No to Animals in Pet Shops, NSW

General support for a campaign which aims at reducing the numbers of animals purchased through pet shops, which ultimately over time, will lead to a reduction in the number of cats and dogs that are euthanised.

The Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Queensland Inc.

General support for this not for profit organization which took its name in 1994, and promotes the adoption of a plant-based diet devoid of animal flesh, through providing information and support to all wishing to change to a vegetarian or vegan way of life.

The NSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Services (WIRES) NSW

General support for this, the largest wildlife rehabilitation organization in Australia. With nearly 2000 volunteer carers and rescuers operating across NSW, in 2003 WIRES received over 100,000 phone calls from the general public about injured native wildlife.

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