Cruelty and abuse are inherent to the animal slaughter industry, including meat, dairy, eggs, fur, wool and leather. Much of this cruelty is legal, due to exemptions in animal welfare legislation that specifically permit acts of cruelty towards farmed animals, that would be illegal if performed on dogs or cats.

The only way to truly stop cruelty to farmed animals is to stop eating them. Take the pledge today to leave animals off your plate and live vegan - be part of a growing movement towards a kinder, more sustainable world, and take a stand against industries that harm and exploit animals.

Here are some resources that you might find useful:

• VegKit - Free Veg Starter Kit, plus recipes and nutrition tips
• Challenge22 - Sign up to try veganism for 22 days with online guidance by mentors and registered dietitians
• VeganEasy - Recipes, eating out guide for Australians, vegan cheat sheets and more
• Fussy Vegan - Mobile apps to quickly scan barcodes of grocery products to learn if they're vegan, and to help you travel as a vegan
• Facebook groups:
  • Friendly Vegans in Melbourne
  • Sydney Vegans
  • Vegans in Perth / Everything Vegan Perth (Boorloo)
  • Adelaide Vegans
  • Brisbane Vegans
  • Vegans in Australia