voiceless: the animal protection institute - Voiceless Eureka Prize 2009

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Dr Charlie Teo, Voiceless Council member and renowned neurosurgeon

"It's all a matter of awareness - if the public were aware...of what was going on, then they'd rise up in arms. And they have." Dr Charlie Teo, 702 ABC Sydney, 06 June 2011,
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"History will view us as philistines for the way we treated animals." Dr Charlie Teo,
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"I think that the first thing we need to do is become aware of where our food comes from and how farm animals are treated. If more people became aware of these things there would be huge public outcry, which would lead to change." Dr Charlie Teo, 2010, read more

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

Voiceless Eureka Prize 2009

In August 2009 Voiceless was thrilled to attend the awards ceremony for the Australian Museum’s Eureka Prizes, awards given each year for scientific excellence. Voiceless is proud to sponsor the Eureka Prize that Contributes to Animal Protection, and in 2009 the winners were Dr Max Mariasegaram, Stephanie Sinclair and Dr Kishore Prayaga of CSIRO Livestock Industries and Dr Carol Petherick of Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.

Dr Max Mariasegaram, Stephanie Sinclair and Dr Kishore Prayaga of CSIRO Livestock Industries and Dr Carol Petherick of Queensland Department of Primary
Industries and Fisheries (pictured from left to right with Ondine Sherman in the centre).

The Queensland team has developed a genetic test which will fast-track the breeding of naturally hornless Brahman bulls, and also conducts research into more humane techniques for de-horning bulls to reduce the pain, stress and blood loss associated with de-horning Brahman weaner bulls.

Voiceless extends congratulations to all of the inspirational and dedicated Eureka winners and finalists. For more information, please visit the Australian Museum website.

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