The humanities, arts and social sciences make a vital contribution to Australian life. The Council for Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) is a voice for the sector. To support our members, CHASS has moved to a ‘pay what you can’ model for the coming year.

The present COVID-19 crisis is an unprecedented public health emergency. Yet it has highlighted the rich web of human connections that underpins everything from global trade to our everyday life.

It has also thrown into stark relief the divisions and inequalities that run through our society.

Our social and cultural life has changed as well, shifting into the virtual realm, and highlighting how the arts bring hope and joy, keeping us informed and entertained, during good times and bad.