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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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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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Our role

The RSPCA in Australia is a federation, with an RSPCA in each state and territory and RSPCA Australia as the national body. 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. We do this through various avenues, including working with government and industries, communicating and contributing to animal welfare science, running RSPCA Certified, and working with supporters through targeted advocacy and education campaigns.

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Animal welfare science
RSPCA Australia uses peer-reviewed scientific research to inform our policies, positions and campaigns.
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Caring for animals
RSPCA member Societies work hard to care for animals through rehoming animals, educating the public about responsible pet ownership, and, where possible, by supporting injured wildlife.
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Farm animal welfare
Committed to improving the welfare of the millions of animals on farms across Australia.
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Public education
Educating the public in best practice for caring for their pets and other animals
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Advocacy
The RSPCA advocates for animal welfare improvements across a number of industries, issues and platforms.
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Enforcing the law
RSPCA member Societies enforce state and territory animal welfare legislation through their Inspectorate functions.
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RSPCA Certified

For 27 years, RSPCA Certified has been improving the lives of Australia’s farmed animals.

RSPCA Certified is Australia’s leading independent certification focused on animal welfare. We work closely with farmers to make a positive impact on the lives of Australia’s most intensively farmed animals by providing an environment that meets their needs. More than 5 billion hens, pigs, chickens, turkeys and salmon have benefitted from higher welfare conditions since the program began.

Find out which brands have RSPCA Certified products and learn about how together, we can improve the lives of Australian farm animals. Click here for the latest news.

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