The Australian Anthropological Society (AAS) Inc was incorporated under New South Wales legislation in 1988 and represents the profession of anthropology in Australia. The Society recognises that anthropological work is broad in scope and includes academic research, teaching, consultancies, and public commentary. Members of the Society currently include a substantial proportion of the practising anthropologists in Australia, along with some members based overseas.
The goals of the Society are to advance anthropology as a professional discipline, promote its responsible use in the service of humankind, and support professional training and practice in anthropology. The AAS assists in the development of the discipline in university departments and schools at both graduate and postgraduate levels. Through the Annual Conference, The Australian Journal of Anthropology (TAJA), The Q Newsletter, the AAS Discussion Forum, and the affiliated Australian Network of Student Anthropologists (ANSA), the Society provides forums for anthropologists to engage in theoretical and methodological debates.
The AAS is a member of the World Council of Anthropological Associations.
The Society acknowledges the ongoing support and assistance from The School of Anthropology and Archaeology at The Australian National University.
The Society is closely affiliated with The Australian Network of Student Anthropologists (ANSA)
