Kangaroos Alive

KANGAROOS ALIVE (KA) is a nationally accredited not for profit organisation set up by filmmakers Mick McIntyre and Kate Clere, as a global movement for the ethical treatment of kangaroos. 

Our programs include:
Kangaroo Walks and Talks
Living with Kangaroos- A Coexistence Outreach and Research Project in partnership with University of Technology Sydney Campaign and Advocacy work in Australia and Europe, in partnership with Eurogroup for Animals
World Kangaroo Day

The Yuin Kangaroo Declaration is one of the most significant documents for kangaroos in history, written by our long time partner and friend Uncle Max Harrison (1936-2021). Working in partnership with the Yuin Nation at Back to Country, this Declaration is the foundation of our work. We are helping other communities adopt the Yuin declaration as a foundation for their care of kangaroos. We value our partnership with Back To Country on all things Kangaroo (Buru).

Kangaroos Alive is registered in Australia under the Corporations Act. 2001.

Kangaroos have been bounding across Australia for over 16 million years. The diverse group of macropod species, collectively known as the kangaroos, are no longer widespread and thriving. Since European settlement of Australia, some have gone extinct, some are seriously threatened, and other have suffered considerable local population collapses. They have less and less land to be free from human encroachment. They are suffering fatal disease outbreaks and we don’t yet know what effect climate change will have on them.

Filmmakers Mick and Kate spent 5 years researching the treatment of kangaroos in Australia. Their award-winning documentary KANGAROO A Love-Hate Story uncovered the cruel and barbaric reality for thousands of kangaroos across the country and sparked controversy about the commercial shooting of kangaroos, their place on the land, and our relationship with them. Mick and Kate were shocked from all they learnt making the film and have committed themselves to do all they can to protect this magnificent wildlife.

From their eye-opening experience making the film they have created KANGAROOS ALIVE, a global movement for the ethical treatment of kangaroos.

KANGAROOS ALIVE supports the work of kangaroo sanctuaries including whistleblowers of the film, Diane Smith and Greg Keightley who devote their lives to protecting kangaroos in the wild. Diane and Greg volunteer their time and resources to be first responders to kangaroos injured by the commercial shooters. They are also first responders to kangaroos injured in bushfires, and emergency situations

Kangaroos Alive Affiliate Organisations

Scientific Advisors

Kangaroos Alive has a Scientific Advisory Panel, consisting of five scientific experts, to help us with our investigations.

Other Kangaroo Friendly Organisations

Of Special Interest

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We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future.

We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.

Indigenous Australians are advised that this website may include images or names of people now deceased.