About ­ ISAA

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About ISAA

About ISAA

The Independent Scholars Association of Australia Inc is a network of scholars pursuing interests in the broad streams of the humanities, arts and sciences. Their work is produced in a variety of forms including book and journal publications, films and documentaries, script writing and journalism.As an association ISAA has no political affiliations but seeks to encourage all who, independently of institutions, offer well-founded studies of society, in the humanities and the sciences, or ideas of cultural significance.

Purpose of ISAA

The purpose of ISAA is to encourage and support individuals who undertake independent scholarly work outside the nation's formal institutes of education and research; to promote such scholarship; and to stimulate public debate in Australia. It does so by:

  • bringing such individuals together to share interests and expertise
  • sponsoring conferences and lectures for both members and the public
  • offering informed opinion on matters of public interest and concern
  • creating a collective voice on issues affecting the practice of scholarship
  • representing the interests of independent scholars in the public arena
  • supporting knowledgeable dissent and independent opinion

ISAA Membership

For membership information contact ISAA Office.

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ISAA Membership Application

ISAA Council

The ISAA Council is an elected body of ISAA Members that meets on the second Thursday every second month.

President: Janet George (NSW)
Vice President: Monica Dennison (NSW)
Immediate Past President: Ian Keese (VIC)
Secretary: Christine Jennet (NSW)
Minutes Secretary: Jane Burns (NSW)
Treasurer: Steven Horn (ACT)
Ordinary Council Members: Keith Powell (ACT) Auriol Weigold (ACT),Elspeth Browne (NSW) John Greenwell(ACT), Alan Roberts (ACT), Pamela Burton (ACT)

Delegates: Conference Organisation: Lesley Vick (VIC) Publications: Gretchen Poiner (NSW);

Public Officer: Keith Powell (ACT);
Editor, ISAA Review: Sue Steggall (NSW)

ISSA also employs a part time member of staff:
Administrative Officer: Dr Alan Roberts (ACT)