PAWS (People & Animal Welfare Society Inc) is a non-profit organisation promoting community welfare through Ahimsa (non-violence) and is largely staffed by volunteers.

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PAWS People & Animal Welfare Society was created in the year 2000 and incorporated in the year 2004.  PAWS is essentially a community group attracting mostly vegan/vegetarian members, supporters and volunteers who feel inspired by the goals and purposes of the society.  PAWS represents the culture of non-violence and PAWS members try to exemplify this principle in their day-to-day lives.  Anyone who comes in contact with PAWS has the opportunity to become more aware of the value animal welfare holds for human society and how a meat-free diet is the best choice to alleviate animal suffering,  help to protect the environment,  and bring goodness to people.
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Lyn White – Campaign Director & Investigator, Animals Australia.

Lyn is one of Australia’s foremost animal advocates and lobbyists. A former police officer, Lyn spent much of her early career fighting on behalf of human victims but it is for her work as an animal advocate that she was honoured as a state finalist in the 2012 Australian of the Year, was named Crikey’s 2011 Person of the Year, ABC NewsRadio’s NewsMaker of the Year, and chosen by The Age as one of Victoria’s top 100 most influential people.

Lyn’s investigative work has featured numerous times on Australian Story, 60 Minutes, 7.30 Report and more recently on Four Corners, in a report that received the 2011 prestigious Gold Walkley award. Her work has resulted in unprecedented welfare advancements in a number of countries including Jordan, where she works as an adviser to the Royal family. Lyn’s 2011 investigation in Indonesia awoke a nation’s conscience and resulted in an astonishing 40,000 media stories over a five month period.

Fuelled by a desire to create a kinder world, Lyn’s investigations in over 11 different countries have taken her to places few would want to visit. She retains an absolute belief in the human spirit and her work presents an inspiring example of how one individual with passion, courage and conviction can make a profound difference.

Lyn’s life experiences are unique and provide an insight into the systems of justice in place for humans and animals. She presents a compelling argument that the causes of human and animal suffering are the same — and that we cannot address one without addressing the essence of both.

Moreover, she deeply challenges the essence of our humanity by advocating that we are not simply here to be human beings — but to become humane beings — and to leave this world a kinder and more compassionate place for those who follow us.

An evening with Lyn White in Perth

When: 6 March 2012

Time:  7.30pm

Where: Perth Town Hall (Main Hall, First Floor)

Thank you for registering your interest for ‘An Evening with Lyn White’ in Perth. This event is currently at capacity. Please call our office on 1800 888 584 to place your name on a reserve list and we will contact you immediately if seats become available or if an additional event is scheduled.

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