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    Milk: Is the White Stuff the Right Stuff?
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    So What's Wrong With Fishing?
    "Soymilk?  Yuck!"
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    What's for bloody dinner?
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Vegetarianism is more than just tofu, sandals and herbal tea!

Who we are

Vegetarian Network Victoria Inc. (VNV), founded in 1998, is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is run by people who care about human health, animal welfare and the environment. Our aim is to promote the many benefits of vegetarianism, and provide quality service, support and up-to-date information to vegetarians, vegans and the general community.

To keep up-to-date with what we are doing we encourage you to become a Supporting Member, or subscribe to our free email newsletter - VNV Matters.

What we do

  • Promote vegetarian lifestyles as a more healthy, humane and "environmentally friendly" way of living.

  • Provide and distribute up-to-date information relevant to vegetarians and those interested in vegetarianism.

  • Promote vegetarian foods and related businesses and services.

  • Provide support by answering questions (via email, telephone, post).

  • Provide a support network for vegetarians.

  • Organise regular social events.


   
Go Vegetarian...
       It’s good for you
     
It’s good for animals
     
It’s good for the planet
 

Who can be involved

Anyone who is interested in vegetarianism is welcome to be involved in VNV, whether vegetarian, vegan, or non-vegetarian!

Australian Vegetarian & Vegan Magazines

VNV supports and recommends the following mags:
aduki
Animal free food and living
The only publication of its kind available in Melbourne, aduki assists vegetarians, vegans and those seeking healthier lifestyles to make the most of their choices. aduki features reviews, recommendations and information on: fashion, beauty, food and drink products, books, websites, restaurants, food stores, nutrition, recipes and home ideas. aduki is free for readers and available for pick up from 45 outlets within 40km of the CBD. Refer to the aduki website for a full list of pick up points.
New Vegetarian & Natural Health
Published quarterly as a forum through which the message of a more healthy and more humane lifestyle can be conveyed.
Vegan Voice
A quarterly magazine for those who want to spread the message of respect and love for all life. A totally independent publication, it promotes a non-violent way of living beneficial to the planet, all animals and human health. It also helps provide a platform for like-minded groups and individuals. If you want to stay informed about veganism, animal rights, nutrition, spirituality and environmental issues, Vegan Voice is the magazine for you.

Be part of VNV!

VNV is a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Your support can play a vital role in our work. VNV needs support through Supporting Memberships, financial donations and voluntary assistance. If you can assist in any capacity please contact us!


Quote of the quarter:

On the UK's BBC1 program Test the Nation, vegetarians came out on top with an overall IQ of 113. The individual contestant with the highest overall IQ was a vegetarian too. Marie Bidmead, 68, said: "I think it shows that we veggies are good thinkers - we think about what we eat, for a start!" A team of butchers was left trailing in fourth place.
   - quoted from Vegan Voice magazine, No 29,
     Mar-May 2007.


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VNV - Promoting a healthy and compassionate lifestyle

     Site last updated in August 2007

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