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Membership of AIATSIS
AIATSIS has more than 500 members throughout Australia and overseas involved in all aspects of Indigenous Studies, including research and teaching.
The Council appoints members of the Institute for a period of five years (renewable). Members can stand for and vote in the elections for Council members and for the Research Advisory Committee (RAC).
As an AIATSIS member, you can be part of a multidisciplinary network of more than 500 people throughout Australia and overseas who are involved in all aspects of Indigenous Studies, including research, knowledge transfer and teaching. Membership is free.
Membership of AIATSIS is a prestigious appointment. Through its electoral capacity, the membership plays a key role in establishing the composition of the AIATSIS Council and Research Advisory Committee (RAC).
Through its electoral capacity, AIATSIS Members have an input into the work of Council in determining the policy and direction of AIATSIS, and contribute to the RAC’s role in advising on research conducted at, and supported by, the Institute.
Become an AIATSIS Member
As a member of AIATSIS, you can:
- stand for election onto the AIATSIS Council and RAC;
- elect Council and RAC members;
- receive discounts on most Institute publications, the biennial AIATSIS Conference and other AIATSIS public programs;
- borrow books overnight from the Institute Library;
- keep up to date with news and events at AIATSIS by receiving a free copy of Institute News and with regular updates about upcoming events, publications and public programs.
Membership criteria
The AIATSIS Act requires Members to have a demonstrated interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. AIATSIS Rule 1(a) states that applicants for membership must be able to meet one or more of the following criteria:
- evidence of sound research in an area of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander studies;
- achievements (including knowledge and qualifications) in an area of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander studies;
- substantial and/or long-term involvement with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation which concerns itself with issues relating to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures;
- evidence of substantial involvement in the teaching of an area of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander studies;
- meritorious service and commitment to furthering Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander studies.
Further information
To enquire about becoming a member of AIATSIS, contact the Membership Officer. Download a Membership application form (1.1Mb)