This grant has been given to Timothy Gorski as an award for his film, ‘Lolita – A Slave to Entertainment’. The film addresses the cruel practice of capturing and confining wild marine mammals so as to make use of them for human entertainment. This is an issue of international concern and is equally relevant for Australian audiences as it is for those in the United States.

Grant amount: $5,000

The grant from Voiceless will support the continued printing of the "Boycott Cruelty – Go Vegan" brochure. The brochures will be distributed to the public at outreach events as well as through requests from local, state & national organisations.  The brochure is a comprehensive look at the issues surrounding meat consumption – health, environmental & farm animal issues.

Grant amount: $2,500

Website: Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Queensland
 

The Voiceless grant will contribute to the introduction of legislation in Queensland for ‘spotter catchers’ to be used for all land clearing/development. Spotter catchers provide reports on potential harm to wildlife, recommend actions to protect and when appropriate relocate animals. Spotter catcher legislation will ensure that the impact of land clearing on all wildlife, not just endangered, will be minimised.

Grant amount: $10,000

Website: Wildlife Warriors Worldwide

The Voiceless grant will assist the Yugul Mangi Community Government Council, in South East Arnhem Land, to develop a comprehensive training program for the proper care of dogs in Aboriginal communities such as Ngukurr. A video/DVD will be produced and will be broadcast at multiple time slots over a three month period.  A local vet & community members will be assisting in the community education program. (This project has been generously supported by The Body Shop)

Grant amount: $10,000

Website: Yugul Mangi Community Government Council