What we’re about
Welcome to our Humanists Australia community in Melbourne (Naarm).
We have reimagined an exciting new program of events for 2025 entitled … ‘Hands on Humanism’. If you are looking for inspiration on creating a purposeful year ahead, then why not play a hand in advancing this local community of Humanists? Our new team invites you to meet up at one of our regular monthly face-to-face events in and around metropolitan Melbourne. Join us to discover WHY a Humanist way of life can lead to a flourishing future.
Humanism is quite simply about being a good human and creating a fulfilling life. We explore shared values that promote personal growth, well-being, and ethical engagement with the world from the micro local level to the macro global level. Together we explore one another’s unique personal potential and the collective power of Humanism to shape all our lives for the better. See details of Events and please JOIN US this month. You can also join the Humanists Australia meetup group for online discussions and presentations on Humanism.
Humanists Melbourne is a Community of Humanists Australia, and those who come to our meetups are asked to adhere to the Humanists Australia Code of Conduct. We do not allow harassment of any kind, or promotion of any goods, services or groups unrelated to Humanism (except by prior permission of the organisers).
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Human KindnessCanterbury Neighbourhood Centre, Canterbury
Welcome to HUMAN KINDNESS ... our next ‘Hands on Humanism’ event for 2025.
Our goal is to explore human kindness, its value, its necessity, its social and scientific relevance and its philosophical underpinnings. Please join us for this personal discussion about human kindness in relation to humanist values. Think about kindness and the values which resonate most strongly with you. Our discussion will also cover what each of find may be obstacles to acting on these values in our lives.
WHAT this workshop offers: Are you looking to create new ways of thinking about yourself, your values, and your purpose? Do you wish to gain a deeper understanding of Humanism and how it can inspire personal growth, social connection, and ethical living for everyone? Join us for an interactive workshop delving further into the overall philosophy of Humanism. Discover how our Humanist vision and values can transform our way of living.
We encourage participants to join Humanists Australia to benefit from the range of national events and talks, and support this charitable organization. We ask participants who are not members of Humanists Australia to contribute $10 (or $5 concession) - please bring cash or donate online - for events to help cover venue costs.
Event Facilitators. Contact us for more information. If you're unable to attend please message the facilitators below anyway so we can keep you informed and involved.
Usha Sista (email: usha@humanistsaustralia.org) works as a product and service designer. She got her PhD in cognitive neuroscience from Macquarie University, Sydney. She is interested in UI/UX design and has an insatiable curiosity in philosophy, comparative religion, mythology, literature, writing and more.
Akiva Quinn (email: akiva@humanistsaustralia.org) has studied computer science and has an MA in philosophy and sociology. His particular interests are in ethics, moral and political philosophy, considering questions of how we should live, what is a good life and meaning in life. Akiva is an Existentialist and Humanist.
Jennifer Crossland (email: jenny@humanistsaustralia.org) is a social innovator and creative thinking coach in life and business. Her focus is on transforming vision into action with the power of IMAGINATION. Her love of philosophy led her to Humanism and envisioning ways to actively repair our social fabric at the local level.
Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre is located in the heart of the Canterbury Gardens and a short walk from Main Street shops and cafes. Address: 2 Kendall St, Canterbury, VIC 3126. Public transport: The centre is a short walk from Canterbury train station and is also close to the Canterbury Road and Rochester Road bus stop on bus route 285. Parking: Underground and ground level parking is available onsite and accessed from Kendall Street.
