About our Society

The Society was formed in May 1965 by Jim Kane, lecturer at Perth Technical college, and two colleagues, Ray Pinkerton and R G Robinson. Jim Kane remained a leading and at times controversial figure until his death in 1980.

To quote from the Amsterdam Declaration of the International Humanist and Ethical Union [2002] on the aims of the movement:

"Our primary task is to make human beings aware in the simplest terms of what Humanism can mean to them and what it commits them to. By utilising free inquiry, the power of science and creative imagination for the furtherance of peace and in the service of compassion, we have confidence that we have the means to solve the problems that confront us all. We call upon all who share this conviction to associate themselves with us in this endeavour."

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