About Us
Pesticide Action Australia is a for-purpose, not-for-profit charity dedicated to reducing Australia’s use of pesticides for the protection of our health and environment.
We believe community action will drive meaningful change in reducing pesticide use throughout Australia.
What We Do
Advocate
We advocate for the systemic reduction of pesticide pollution.
Educate
We take an evidence-based approach and promote safer alternatives.
Scale
We support and scale actions being taken by communities.
Our Strategic Priorities
Connect allies and build a network of interdisciplinary supporters.
Support localised grassroots community action on pesticide reduction.
Amplify the voices of environmental and health advocates around Australia, including those personally harmed by pesticide-exposure, who are taking action to reduce pesticide pollution and raise awareness.
Provide evidence-based education, resources and guidance to Australians interested in transitioning from pesticide dependency towards sustainable alternatives.
Work towards lasting regulatory reform which adopts the hazard-based approach and precautionary principle, in order to embed change at a structural level.
Find out more about us, our approach and our plan for the coming period in our Strategic Plan 2025-2027.
Pesticide Action Australia is a member of the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN). IPEN is a global network forging a healthier world where people and the environment are no longer harmed by the production, use, and disposal of toxic chemicals.
Pesticide Action Australia is a member of the Planetary Health Alliance (PHA). PHA is a consortium of over 480 universities, non-governmental organizations, research institutes, and government entities from over 75 countries around the world committed to understanding and addressing global environmental change and its health impacts.
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