About us

Welcome to our Humanists Australia community in Melbourne (Naarm).

There are many lenses through which to view Humanism. In 2026, we are developing some exciting, different streams of events and local communities all across Australia. Humanists Melbourne's core stream of monthly gatherings is entitled… ‘Hands on Humanism’. This original framework, illustrates the diverse pathways into the ethical life stance that is 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 team invites you to meet up at one of our 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, because personal choices ultimately influence planetary outcomes; one idea, one action, one human story at a time. Together we explore one another’s unique individual potential and the collective power of Humanism to shape all our lives for the better.

See details of Events, and please JOIN US. You can also join the Humanists Australia meetup group for online discussions and presentations on Humanism.

HUMANIST MELBOURNE IS TAKING A PAUSE
We will send a notification of future calendar dates

Hands-on Humanism - Community co-leaders of this stream are taking some rest & relaxation.
For this particular stream of event dates in 2026, please visit our future meetup event on this topic, which illustrates what Hands-on Humanism is all about
We meet on the third Sunday of every month in the afternoon, times & locations can differ.
Summer Seasonal Event in the New Year- Thanks for attending the previous event in January
FUTURE EVENTS
Overview of this year’s Hands-on Humanism program -postponed
Human Kindness & our whole human potential
Autumn Seasonal Event
Unify Community
Meaningful Work & the wellbeing economy
Winter Seasonal Event
Advancing Good Governance in a secular society
Nature & Nurture
Spring Seasonal Event
Science, Education, Philosophy & ethical progress
Review of the year with a social get together

Extra Opportunities & Additional Event Streams
Do let us know of suitable opportunities for cultural events, we may wish to attend.
Approved Humanist leaders are invited to co-create additional special interest events or new place-based communities in and around the Metropolitan area, under the umbrella of our Humanists Australia Melbourne Meetup community. Contact us if you wish to develop or put forward an idea for an event or for a new stream of activities, on dates that do not conflict with the third Sunday of the month

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).