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Some Vegetarian and Vegan Links

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Vegetarian Network Victoria Promoting a healthy and compassionate lifestyle (It’s not just about tofu, sandals and herbal tea!)
The Vegetarian Resource Group VRG - Information on Nutrition, Travel, Recipes and Restaurants (in the U.S.) etc.
The Vegan Society Promoting ways of living which avoid the use of animal products - for the benefit of people, animals and the environment for over 50 years.
Viva! Viva! - Vegetarians International Voice for Animals.
Vegetarian Starter Kit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - Vegetarian Starter Kit (you can also order a printed version)
Vegan Wares Vegan Shoes, Boots, Belts & Wallets.  Repairable, Non Leather, Vegetarian. You can change the world by being a discriminating consumer. Choose only high quality vegan footwear.
Guide to Animal-Derived Ingredients A table of animal-derived ingredients which may appear in food or personal care products.
The Cruelty Free Shop The Vegan Store - The one stop shop for people who care about animals. No animal testing - No animal ingredients - All products suitable for Vegans
Australian Ethical Investment Australian Ethical is a fund manager specialising in environmentally and socially responsible investments. Vegetarians might view it as putting their money where their mouth is.
The Australian Vegetarian Society A not-for-profit organisation which aims to spread the principles and advantages of vegetarianism, and the ideal of a humanitarian way of life.
The Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Queensland The Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Queensland - more than 270 pages in the site, loads of info.
The Vegetarian Society of South Australia The Vegetarian Society of South Australia
Vegetarian Action South Australian group promoting vegetarianism
International Vegetarian Union Promoting Vegetarianism Worldwide Since 1908
Vegan Voice "The Vegan philosophy is to take a gentle path towards avoiding exploiting animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose, to avoid eating animal produce, and to have compassion for all living beings."
Rabbit's Vegetarian Page Interesting reading and lots of links
Veg Now (or 'Meat Stinks') Go Veg / Veg Now / Meat Stinks - a U.S. site with lots of information and resources - by "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals".

"Every year in the U.S., more than 25 billion animals are slaughtered for food. Raising animals on factory farms is cruel and ecologically devastating. Eating animals is bad for our health, leading directly to many diseases and illnesses, including heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.."