Animal Care Australia

Animal Welfare is Animal Care

Animal welfare by the experts

Those who keep, care for, and breed animals

Animal Care Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we reside, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Current education campaigns and initiatives

H5 Bird Flu Advice for pet owners

Travelling with pets

Securing your pets’ future

Pets in natural emergencies

Animal Welfare Commission


Companion animals represented by our committee

Dogs

Cats

Birds

Reptiles & Frogs

Small Mammals

Horses & Livestock

Native Mammals

Exhibited Animals

Insects

Fish

Who is Animal Care Australia?

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association whose primary purpose is preventing and relieving the suffering of animals through education and advocacy.

Animal Care Australia advocate for responsible pet ownership and acknowledgement of society’s need for a human-animal bond by representing the interests of all animal hobbyists, keepers, carers and breeders.

Led by a strong committee composed of representatives for each major animal group – as pictured and outlined above. To find out more about how Animal Care Australia is representing your favourite animals simply follow the links above.

Animal Care Australia works to support the millions of Australians who live with pets and companion animals, so join Animal Care Australia today!

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Why Animal Care Australia

Animal Care Australia was established as an independent animal welfare organisation, by uniting experienced animal keepers, carers and breeders.

Extreme animal rights and animal liberationist ideologies have been influencing government legislation, regulation and policy development & implementation, without proper consultation, at the expense of you and your animals.

We are here to provide a trustworthy, balanced voice – protecting you and your animals.

You can have a voice too – Animal Care Australia has established Animal Advisory Groups for each main species. Individual members and member organisations can request to be included in these groups – and help by having your say!

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Animal Care Australia (ACA) and the Pet Industry College advancing animal welfare.The Pet Industry College is offering ACA Supporters* a 10% discount off the cost of the listed courses. 📄 ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care📄 ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care📄 ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour & Training - General Stream📄 ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour & Training - Assistance Dog Stream⌛ Intake closes 27th August 2026To enrol go to: www.petindustrycollege.com.au/animal-care-australia/ and apply. Courses are online and placements limited.Together, we’re committed to raising the standard of animal care and training through nationally recognised education, giving the ACA community access to industry leading qualifications that build knowledge, practical skills, and create better outcomes for pets and the people who work with them.#AnimalCareAustralia #petindustrycollege #AnimalWelfare ... See MoreSee Less
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Seeing an assistance animal in public is becoming more common — and that’s a good thing. These animals help people live safely, independently, and with dignity.Here’s how to be respectful and inclusive:✅ Do allow accessAssistance animals are legally permitted in places where pets are not — including cafés, shops, public transport, hospitals, and workplaces.❌ Don’t distract the animalNo patting, calling, whistling, or eye contact. The animal is working and needs to stay focused on their handler. 👨‍🍼 Speak to the person, not the animalAlways address the handler directly. The animal is not there for interaction — it’s there to assist. 👨‍🦼‍➡️ Don’t ask about the person’s disabilityThis is private medical information. You don’t need to know why the animal is required.🦮 Know what you can ask (if necessary) Businesses may only ask limited questions about whether the animal is trained to alleviate the effects of a disability. 🤝 When in doubt, choose inclusionAssistance animals are highly trained, well-behaved, and essential. Respecting access is not just kind — it’s the law.Animal Care Australia supports education that creates safer, more inclusive communities for everyone.#assistancedogsofinstagram #assistancedogs #AssstanceDogsAustralia #AnimalCareAustralia #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #AnimalWelfare #AnimalCare #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ResponsiblePetOwnership #EducateNotRegulate #pets #animals #foryoupage #fyp ... See MoreSee Less
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