Vision and Mission Statement
ANZCCART's Vision:
To be the leading source of information and advice concerning the ethical, social, cultural and scientific use of animals in research and teaching.
Mission Statement:
ANZCCART’s corporate mission and objectives are to promote:
- Informed open discussion and debate within the community when considering ethical, social, cultural and scientific issues relating to the use of animals in research and teaching, by providing a neutral forum.
- Excellence in the use and welfare of animals supplied for or used in research and teaching.
- Responsible scientific use of animals.
- The 3Rs principle of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement as they apply to the use of animals for scientific purposes.
- Strategic partnerships to contribute to the education and training of scientists, students, animal care staff, members of Animal Ethics Committees, and the broader community.
ANZCCART's Role:
ANZCCART seeks to achieve these objectives, first by providing an ongoing focus to the social, ethical, cultural and scientific issues involved, second by providing a forum for discussion of these issues and third by facilitating access to relevant specialist advice and resources. Further, through its publications and activities ANZCCART is a source of information for the general public about how animals are used in research and teaching in Australia and New Zealand.