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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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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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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Support us

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

Helping you support your pet, and animals in need, through a new strategic partnership.
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RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2027

RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2027
Ripples and waves: Human behaviour shaping the lives of animals

  • Online
  • 24 - 25 Feb 2027

There are few, if any, animals on Earth whose lives remain untouched by human choices. Animals are used for food, as companions, for entertainment, as transport, and for research. Even free-living animals navigate human-generated challenges in the form of tourism, vehicles, disappearing habitats, and a changing climate. Every day, humans influence the lives of animals through their actions. The effects can be direct or indirect, beneficial or damaging, acute or long-lasting, and localised or widespread. For better or for worse, humans are the most impactful species on the planet.

The RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2027 will explore how human behaviour shapes animal welfare outcomes. With experts from a range of fields, we will examine the drivers behind human actions, delve into the science of behaviour change, discuss the importance of bridging divides between people and culture, and consider how best to support individuals and communities who live and work with animals.

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