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Our role

The state and territory member Societies provide services to animals in need through their shelters and inspectorates. In the national office, RSPCA Australia works to influence animal welfare policy, practice and legislation across the country

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Animal welfare science

Identified research priorities

Caring for animals

Farm animal welfare

Public education

Advocacy

Enforcing the law

Key issues

The RSPCA advocates for the welfare of animals across a number of industries, issues and platforms. Help from our supporters is important to progress change. Working together is key.

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Priority issue

Overbreeding of dogs, poor housing and…

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News

Here you'll find the latest news relating to the RSPCA's vital work, press releases on national events, education on animal welfare issues, animal welfare science updates and our very own podcast covering a range of current topics.

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RSPCA welcomes inclusion of mandatory video surveillance in updated Animal Welfare Certification System

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Support us

Whether you're an individual or a business, there are multiple ways you can support the RSPCA

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Learn

The RSPCA aims to make evidence-based research accessible to the community, so that they can have confidence in the choices made when it comes to animal welfare.

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Knowledgebase Offsite

RSPCA Australia Standards

Pet Ownership Guides

Animal Welfare Seminar

Animal Welfare Science Update

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Education resources

Resources for vets

Cage free and proud

Choose Wisely

Responsible sourcing

RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2026

Animal Welfare Seminar Resource Hub

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About

The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.

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Our purpose, vision, mission and values

Annual reports

Annual statistics

Board & governance

Scholarships

Join our team

Our history

Contact

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Adopt

By choosing adoption, you’ll not only have the chance to make a friend for life, but you’ll be giving an animal a second chance and helping support the RSPCA.

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