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Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) has lodged a 2026–27 pre-budget submission urging the Australian Government to invest $5 million in FY2026–27 via the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to establish a competitive, time-limited pilot to advance regulatory-aligned validation of non-animal research methods (NAMs)—including organoids, organ-on-chip systems and computational models.
About AFSA
About AFSA
Learn more about the aims and activities of Animal-Free Science Advocacy in our work to replace animals in science and teaching.
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AFSA Campaigns
End Primate Experiments
End Primate Experiments
Join Animal- Free Science Advocacy in the campaign to end primate experiments. Learn about the use of primates in research in Australia and how you can support efforts to stop the use of primates in research.
Transparency in Research
Transparency in Research
Our 'Through the Looking Glass' campaign promotes transparency and ethical practices in Australian animal research
Fund the Future of Science
Fund the Future of Science
Australia risks falling behind in animal-free science. Dedicated federal funding is needed to drive innovation, jobs and ethical research.
Right to Release
Right to Release
Support the Right to Release campaign, advocating for the release and rehoming of dogs and cats used in research. Learn about the issues, successful law changes and how you can help ensure a compassionate future for animals formally used in research.
Say No to Dissection
Say No to Dissection
Learn about dissection in Australian high schools, explore humane educational alternatives, and find out how you can advocate for cruelty-free learning in schools.
Violence in Animal Research
Violence in Animal Research
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Take Action
Take Action
Take Action Together, we can end animal experimentation in Australia Whilst it may seem daunting to challenge the animal experimentation industry, there are many meaningful ways to contribute to the movement for animal-free science. Our organisation is the only one in Australia advocating exclusively for animals in research and teaching, and even though we are…Continue reading →
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Donate
Donate to AFSA Make a single donation Make a monthly donation If you support AFSA’s mission to end the suffering of millions of animals within Australia’s medical and scientific research industry, please consider a donation to us. AFSA is funded solely through donations, so we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our…Continue reading →
Become a member
Become a member
An Animal-Free Science Advocacy membership proudly shows your personal investment in ending animal experimentation and Animal-Free Science Advocacy's mission. Memberships are automatically renewed at the end of each period (1-, 3-, or 5- years), unless cancelled prior to the renewal date.
Give a Gift
Give a Gift
Give a Gift Donate in someone’s name and drive real change for those who need it most Honour someone special with a gift of meaning and purpose.A donation in someone’s name not only celebrates their compassion but helps to end cruel animal experimentation.Your gift donation supports vital advocacy, education, and action — and sends a…Continue reading →
Free Will-writing
Free Will-writing
A lasting legacy for people AND animals! Leave a gift in your Will to support our efforts to end animal experimentation in Australia.
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Fundraise for AFSA
Honour Me With a Name
Honour Me With a Name
Symbolic Animal Memberships
Symbolic Animal Memberships
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Podcasts, Interviews & Events
Listen to our ABC radio interview
Listen to our ABC radio interview
Sharing the stories of your region. The serious, the silly and the inspiring, join the conversation.
Biobanking Webinar
Biobanking Webinar
Biobanks serve as crucial repositories that offer an organised system for the storage and retrieval of biological materials. The combination of biospecimens ...
The AFSA Podcast
The AFSA Podcast
Publications & Resources
Latest submission - Code review survey
Latest submission - Code review survey
The environmental impacts of animal research
The environmental impacts of animal research
There are environmental costs of animal and non-animal research. However, animal research generates additional environmental costs.
Our Political Toolkit
Our Political Toolkit
Guidance for Animal Ethics Committees
Guidance for Animal Ethics Committees
Resurces for Students and Educators
Resurces for Students and Educators
Business Case for Replacement
Business Case for Replacement
For Students and Educators
For Students and Educators
Media Guidelines for Reporting on Animal Experimentation
Media Guidelines for Reporting on Animal Experimentation
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