Our third A4A Community Forum was held at Spring Hill Hall in Magandjin (Brisbane) 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, and read more about the origins and philosophy of the A4A Community Forum here.
Photos
Professional photographs generously taken by Josh Wong, @wongas19 • Full A4A Forum 2025 album on Facebook
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
Decarbonising the food service industry with plant-based foods – David Fechner
The future of science is animal-free – 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