Hi John, it's certainly been a challenging start to 2020: from catastrophic bushfires — and now the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, if there's anything these crises have taught us, it's that we care, that we're kind — and that we are stronger together. While we are all coming to terms with a 'new normal', and the full implications of this global event continue to unfold, the Animals Australia team is as committed as ever to providing animals the world over with the representation they need.

In the update below you will read how your kindness and support are helping animals. Our warmest wishes to you and your family. May you be well and remain so.

With gratitude,
Lyn

Lyn White AM
Animals Australia

Critical help for animals in need

Our global Emergency Grants program is providing life-saving assistance to animals impacted by Covid-19. From elephants in Thailand to cows in India and dogs in Bali — we're working with animal protection groups on the ground to get animals the food, water and medical assistance they urgently need to survive.

1 million sheep spared from live export horror

In a world-first, Australia has banned the live export of sheep during three of the deadliest months of the year — the Middle East summer. With your help, we've come a long way since our first live export investigation 17 years ago. And now one million animals every year will no longer endure these harrowing journeys. It's great progress, but the ban should have gone further...

Providing life-saving water!

In a country where drought and bushfires have become the new 'norm', Animals Australia and DoSomething have joined forces to distribute brilliantly simple drinking stations to get water to where animals need it most.

Looking after yourself, and others, during COVID-19

In these uncertain times, there is one guiding force that will always shine light on the path ahead — compassion. Compassion for ourselves and for others. And, all around us, we are seeing the most beautiful examples of compassion in action. In that spirit, here are some simple yet profound ways we can help those who need it most at this time.

10 films to nourish your heart and soul

These inspiring films deliver everything you'd hope for from a great documentary: insight, compassion and powerful ideas to change the world for the better.

The stunning photo above, of Dr Jane Goodall and a chimpanzee, is courtesy of National Geographic.

This is how freedom feels

The true value of freedom is surely most appreciated by those who have experienced the lack of it. After a lifetime kept confined, stripped of any control over their movement — let alone future — witness how these rescued animals so readily embrace their freedom, and take their first steps into a kinder world.

What's for dinner, John?

Have you recently...

Pondered how to jazz up that tin of corn kernels from the back of your cupboard?

Been looking for a slow-cooking Sunday best recipe?

Found yourself at the supermarket holding the last bag of flour, or can of coconut milk, and wondering what on earth to do with them?

With restaurants closed and take-out unavailable in many areas, lots of us are dusting off our cookbooks and discovering our inner master chef. We're here to help your kitchen adventures along with 100+ delicious and nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert (and everything in-between) at VegKit.com.