Our third A4A forum was held at Spring Hill Hall on 12 July 2025. Around 90 people came together and co-created a day full of compassionate conversations, connections and capacity-building.
A list of resources and actions recommended on the day is available here. Scroll down for photos, program, and videos from selected sessions.
Photos
Pro photos generously contributed by Josh Wong, @wongas19 • Find the full A4A Forum 2025 album on our Facebook page
The 2025 Program
Beyond the paradise: Unveiling the hidden cost of Queensland’s animal industries – AnimalKIND
Eating our way to extinction – Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop
Defending the deep: direct action for marine life and the legacy of Captain Paul Watson – Captain Paul Watson Foundation
- Lunch -
Our story, our sanctuary – Founding Gaia’s Serenity Animal Sanctuary
Mainstreaming plant-based meal choices: strategies that work – David Fechner
Speaking up for animals used in research – Animal-Free Science Advocacy
Engaging your political reps – Australian Alliance for Animals
Panel + shout-outs: Finding and building community
View the full session descriptions and speaker bios.
Videos
Special thanks to Josh @wongas19, Jon @livingmorewithless.org, Dan, Ben and Simon @dontpanicyet for their time and AV skills that made these videos possible. Watch below, or head to the full playlist on YouTube.
Beyond the paradise: Unveiling the hidden cost of Queensland’s animal industries – AnimalKIND
Eating our way to extinction – Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop
Defending the deep: direct action for marine life and the legacy of Captain Paul Watson – Captain Paul Watson Foundation
Our story, our sanctuary – Gaia’s Serenity Animal Sanctuary
Decarbonising the food service industry with plant-based foods – David Fechner
The future of science is animal-free – Animal-Free Science Advocacy