Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Become a Member of CHASS!   Membership is open to all organisations with an interest in the future of humanities, arts and social sciences in Australia.

Benefits of Membership

Only Members can nominate representatives to attend annual Council, and vote at the annual general meeting. Only people affiliated with Members can register to meet Parliamentarians and participate in the annual HOTH events. And Members get reduced registration costs at CHASS events.

Member organisations are supporting the efforts of CHASS to improve funding and representation for the humanities, arts and social sciences. Help us take a rightful seat at the policy-making table! Membership subscriptions give CHASS the means to conduct research to make the case for our sector.

Australia needs an advocacy body to make the case for the humanities, arts and social sciences. Too often the skills and expertise in the sector are overlooked in setting national policies, and too often the needs of the sector are overlooked when it comes to funding.

CHASS offers the opportunity for the sector to gain a seat at the table when important decisions are made.

CHASS aims to:

• represent the interests of the sector
• promote the contribution of the sector to government, industry and the public
• provide a forum for discussion between the humanities, arts and social sciences sectors in Australia
• build up the innovative capacity of Australia , through better linkages between this sector, and science, engineering and industry.

Subscription rates

Subscription rates vary according to the nature, size and aspirations of our Member organisations. Intending Members are invited to choose an appropriate rate from the following table:

• Level 1: $8800 A major university or high profile national institution
• Level 2: $4400 A smaller university or national institution
• Level 3: $2200 A university division, school, faculty, or research division
• Level 4: $880 A small council, society, or association
• Level 5: $220 A small group or organisation

(All figures include GST)

Please select what you consider to be an appropriate rate from the table above. If you would like to discuss your level please don't hesitate to either email our Membership Liaison Officer Ms Gemma Black: or phone on (02) 6201 5996.

Subscriptions are payable on a financial year basis, and all Membership applications need to be formally ratified by the CHASS Board.