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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

People's Choice! Award

Now it its third year, the People’s Choice! Award has again been decided based on votes by the public. This $10,000 grant, awarded to the project who receives the most votes, is funded by your donations throughout the year.

Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
Winner

CBAA is the peak body for Australian community radio and television stations. This project aims to promote greater awareness about animal cruelty issues and build the animal protection movement by utilising the unique and wide-reaching network of community radio stations. The project, Voices for the Voiceless, which involves developing a series of twelve 60-second radio segments providing practical information on how the audience can take action for animals, will be broadcast over 270 stations for six months.

Amount: $10,000

Website: http://www.cbaa.org.au/

Susie Rowe (Sponsoroo)

Runner Up

Sponsoroo is an online program designed to encourage interest, education and awareness about kangaroos. Through KangaCharm, Sponsoroo will develop educational materials to support presentations in schools and tourist centres. Through the website, visitors will also have the opportunity to sponsor an Eastern Grey or Red Kangaroo of their choice.

Amount: $1,000 kindly sponsored by Sanitarium Vegie Delights

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