About Us

The RSPCA is a non-government community based animal welfare charity. The organisation was created by the community and driven by strong local support. Without public backing the RSPCA would cease to function and without the services of the RSPCA the future for thousands of animals would look very bleak indeed.

Vision - The Five Freedoms

That all animals, great and small, are:

�  Free from hunger and thirst.
�  Free from discomfort.
�  Free from pain, injury and disease.
�  Free to express normal behaviour.
�  Free from fear and distress.  

Objectives

The primary objectives of the RSPCA are the prevention of cruelty to animals and
animal rehabilitation by:

� Enforcing existing laws and co-operating with the relevant authorities.
� Preparing submissions for advocating improved legislation.
� Generating and sustaining public opinion throughout Victoria for responsible attitudes towards animals.
� Assisting bodies throughout Australia, and elsewhere, with the prevention of cruelty to animals.
� Providing suitable facilities for animal care, recovery and management.

Values

�   Accountability: Preparedness to be held accountable for plans, actions and outcomes.
�   Professionalism: Behaviour and standards that set the benchmark for other organisations.
�   Integrity: Soundness of judgement and honesty in everything we do.
�   Openness: Transparency in our actions, decisions and results to all stakeholders.
�   Creativity: Willingness to review current operations and implement new and innovative
      approaches that assist in achieving our overall objectives.