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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

Caring for animals

Farm animal welfare

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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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On 1 July 2024, the Federal Government…

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

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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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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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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 the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme, and working with supporters through targeted advocacy and education campaigns.

Animal welfare science

RSPCA Australia uses peer-reviewed scientific research to inform our policies, positions and campaigns.

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.

Farm animal welfare

Committed to improving the welfare of the millions of animals on farms across Australia.

Public education

Educating the public in best practice for caring for their pets and other animals

Advocacy

The RSPCA advocates for animal welfare improvements across a number of industries, issues and platforms.

Enforcing the law

RSPCA member Societies enforce state and territory animal welfare legislation through their Inspectorate functions.

RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme

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

The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is Australia’s leading independent certification scheme 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 Scheme began.

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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.

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

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