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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

people's choice! award

As part of the Voiceless Grants Program, we are now including a $10,000 grant to a project voted on by members of the public. The funding for the People’s Choice! comes from donations received by Voiceless from our supporters.

Thank you to everyone who voted for the 2008 People's Choice! and made your voice heard.

The People's Choice! winner for 2008 is:

Brightside Farm Sanctuary, Tasmania

Brightside Farm Sanctuary was awarded the hotly contested People's Choice! Award of $10,000 for their project to construct a ‘Compassion Trail’. The trail will lead visitors and school students through paddocks and animal habitats, give them an insight into the animals’ lives, provide information and photographs detailing the cruel facts about factory farming and encourage people to make more humane choices.

Amount: $10,000

Website: www.brightside.org.au/

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