In our
previous blog we spoke about the structure of the not-for-profit sector in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. In this blog, we will be focusing on animal welfare and rights as a sub-group of the NGO sector. Animal welfare charities are on the increase with approximately 1,300 charities in total registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC). We’re unaware of a register for the APAC region.
Animal charities form the best, and often only line of defence for animals. They bring awareness and help eliminate the suffering and harm endured at the hands of humans and natural disasters. There are many different types of animal charities dealing with a broad range of welfare issues such as cruelty, wildlife trafficking, farm animal welfare, habitat protection, plant-based lifestyle advocacy, marine mammal advocacy and animal exploitation in entertainment.
If you’re passionate about the safety and health of animals, then making a career move into the sector may be the fulfilling and rewarding path you are after. Below is a compilation of Australian and Asia Pacific based animal welfare charities. Please also do your own research as there are many we haven’t included.
