Our fourth A4A Community Forum was held at Spring Hill Hall in Magandjin (Brisbane) on 11 July 2026. Around 100 people came together and co-created a day full of compassionate conversations, connections and capacity-building.
The 2026 Program
| Time | Main Hall (upstairs) | Studio (ground floor) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Intro: Organisers | – |
| 10:30 | Full-hall opening session: Johann & Lucy: Highlights from the National Animal Rights Forum 2026 | – |
| 11:30 | Jonathan Clark, Sea Shepherd: Sharks, oceans, and the loophole protecting lethal nets | Natalie Lis, Australasian Animal Studies Association: Academia and advocacy |
| 12.30 | Lunch (provided) / Jessie Heideman: Barriers to activism discussion circle | |
| 1:30 | Greg Dillon & Liz Clarke, Animal Justice Party QLD: Be a political animal | Panel: Saving wild-living animals • April Broadbent: Pigeon Rescue Queensland |
| 2:30 | Brad King, Farm Animal Rescue: Caring for the abused | Panel: Local activism • Amanda Holly: AnimalKIND & Brisbane Animal Save |
| 3:30 | Full-hall closing session: Lightning talks and shout-outs • Rachel Smith: Animal-Free Science Advocacy | – |
| 5:00 | Social gathering at Netherworld | Directions (map) | |
Videos
Special thanks to Jack, Andy, 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.