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The Australian Society of Archivists advocates for and supports archives, archivists and recordkeeping in Australia by providing leadership, creating current, relevant, accessible member services, and promoting the diversity and value of archives and archivists

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2027 Call for Contributions are now open

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Submissions are now open for Archival Futures: Community, Engagement, Technology, to be held in Hobart/Nipaluna, Tasmania from 1–4 March 2027.

Information Awareness Week

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Information Awareness Week unites industry practitioners across the globe. Notably, this event welcomes all professionals, irrespective of their association memberships, fostering a truly inclusive environment.

ASA Member Awarded Public Service Medal

Monday, 16 March 2026

We congratulate ASA member and former Councillor Michaela Hart PSM on being awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Directory of Archives

The Directory of Archives in Australia provides information about organisations, institutions, and individuals who create or hold records.

It includes details about the types of records they hold and the repositories where these archives and manuscripts are kept—such as national and state archives, university and school archives, business archives, film and sound archives, oral history collections, and local historical societies.

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Events

Jul
09
Annual General Meeting

REDSIG AGM and Presentation

ONLINE ONLY Thursday, 09 Jul 2026    •    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM  Annual General Meeting and Presentation Register Now
Jul
12
Branch Meeting

VIC Branch Tour of Johnston Collection

East Melbourne Sunday, 12 Jul 2026    •    10:00 AM -   Please join us on Sunday, 12 July at 10:00am for a guided tour of the Johnston Collection's Taste & Temptation exhibition, hosted in the historic Fairhall Townhouse in East Melbourne. Register Now
Jul
22
Annual General Meeting

UniSIG AGM

ONLINE ONLY Wednesday, 22 Jul 2026    •    12:30 PM - 02:30 PM  Please join the University Special Interest Group for our Annual General Meeting, to be held Wednesday July 22nd, 2026. Register Now
Jul
30
Branch Meeting

NSW Branch - Catch up with ASA Council Members

Sydney Thursday, 30 Jul 2026    •    05:30 PM - 09:00 PM  NSW Branch - Catch up with the ASA Council Register Now
Aug
04
Branch Meeting

ASA WA Branch: Tour of Museum of Performing Arts Archives at His Majesty's Theatre

Perth Tuesday, 04 Aug 2026    •    02:00 PM - 03:30 PM  Join the Australian Society of Archivists WA Branch Tour of Museum of Performing Arts (MOPA) - AKA 'The King Collection' at His Majesty’s Theatre. Register Now
Aug
06
Annual General Meeting

ACT Branch AGM

ONLINE / CANBERRA CITY Thursday, 06 Aug 2026    •    05:30 PM - 06:30 PM  Our Annual Meeting will be conducted both online and in person on 6 August 2026. Register Now
Aug
19
SIG Meeting

SA School Archives SIG Term 3 Professional Day & AGM

Evanston South Wednesday, 19 Aug 2026    •    10:15 AM - 12:30 PM  Join us for our Term 3 Professional Day.  We will also hold our AGM at this event. Register Now

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Archives & Manuscripts Journal

Vol 52 No 2 (2024)
Archives & Manuscripts
Explore the Archives & Manuscripts Archive (1955 to Present)

Professional Development

Whether you're starting your career or looking to expand your skills, professional development helps you stay current, build confidence, and grow your impact in the field of archives and recordkeeping.


Awards & Scholarships

Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance it, awards and funding can open doors to new opportunities, recognise your contributions, and support your professional growth.

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