Promoting sociology in Australia
Facilitating sociology teaching and research
Enhancing the professional development of TASA members
Promoting sociology in Australia
Facilitating sociology teaching and research
Enhancing the professional development of TASA members
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) is the peak professional body for sociologists in Australia. Sociologists have important perspectives and knowledge that allow for rich understandings of society; and the skills that sociologists use to research and document social dynamics are widely valued.
TASA continues to promote the need for sociological thinking and skills to be placed at the centre of public life. We actively promote sociology in Australia through the annual conference and facilitating workshops and public forums; managing publications such as the Journal of Sociology, Health Sociology Review and Nexus; and engaging in policy discussions around key issues affecting sociology in higher education (for example, the ERA and Learning Standards).
TASA is a network of postgraduates, academics, policy-makers and sociologists working outside of academe. In recent years, sociology has moved beyond being the domain of sociology departments to become a central component of multi-disciplinary teaching, learning and research. Sociologists are now just as likely to be found in schools of business, education, health, criminology or policy as they are in sociology departments. Outside of the university sector, sociologists work in research organisations, government departments, non-profit associations, private industry and social movements. TASA provides a range of opportunities for all sociologists to come together in ways which enhance their professional development and engage in intellectual life.
TASA operates on the strength of its membership. The decisions we make, the directions we take, and the influence we have depends on your level of engagement in sociology and the Association. We appreciate the contributions of our members and encourage their active involvement in TASA. If you are not already a member, please consider joining. The benefits of being a TASA member include reduced rates for conference registrations, eligibility to join the Thematic Groups, subscription to the Journal of Sociology (full members), copies of Nexus and access to the TASA E-list. Most importantly, you will contribute toward a more vibrant community of sociologists in Australia, and a more informed and imaginative public debate about social life.
So, welcome to TASA and its website. In discovering more about what we do at TASA, I hope you are inspired to join the Association and help promote sociology in Australia.
Debra King
TASA President
Welcome to TASAweb, the website of The Australian Sociological Association (TASA).
TASA is the peak organisation of sociologists throughout Australia. This website provides information about TASA’s main activities. It includes information for our members, and for non-members there is a Public-Access Sociology section.
Key actitivites of TASA include:
TASA also publishes a quarterly newsletter Nexus, and collaborates with eContent Management in the publication of Health Sociology Review.
If you are not already a member of TASA, please consider joining. Membership provides you with subscription to the Journal of Sociology, reduced rates for registration to the annual conference, eligibility to join in the activities of thematic groups, and other benefits.
You will also contribute towards a more vibrant community of sociologists in Australia, and a more informed and imaginative public debate about social life and policy in contemporary Australia.
Professor Michael Gilding
TASA President
