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Welcome to Humanists Australia!
Humanism is a non-religious life stance that values compassion, reason, democracy and human rights. Are you a humanist? To find out, take the How Humanist Are You? quiz or ask us at one of our Meetups.
Our Meetups are a safe space for engaging in discussion. With us, you can voice your opinion, and have your views heard and respected. You can feel free to challenge the ideas that are put forward, and engage in robust discussion about them. We ask you to treat each other with mutual respect and consideration. While debating the ideas, there is no place here for criticism of people. We speak respectfully to each other, even when we disagree.
Humanists Australia welcomes all humanists, and others who are interested in learning about humanism and discussing topics related to humanism, to this Meetup.
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 (4+)
See all- Religious Trauma: The Persistence of Purity CultureLink visible for attendees
"Purity culture" began as a movement within the American evangelical Christian community, starting in the 90s, that placed a strong moral emphasis on abstinence until marriage. Since then, it has spread to several countries and denominations around the world. In part four of this five part series on religious trauma, counsellor and psychotherapist Caroline Winzenried will discuss the impact of purity culture's teachings on intimacy, sexual identity and self-esteem.
Cost: This event is free. Your donation to help keep these events going is greatly appreciated. Please make your donation at https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate
- Interview with an Abuse SurvivorLink visible for attendees
Leslie Allan interviews child sexual abuse survivor, Terry Kelly. We will explore Terry's battle to get justice for the abuse he suffered at the hands of a Marist Brother while attending the Assumption College in Kilmore. After many decades of silence, Terry spoke up to finally make the Catholic Church accountable for its actions and inactions. Come and hear Terry's story of sorrow and final triumph.
The discussion will be live streamed to YouTube. Please register your RSVP to see the YouTube link.
Cost: This event is free. Your donation to help keep these events going is greatly appreciated. Please make your donation at https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate
- Finding FulfilmentLink visible for attendees
Audience: Anyone seeking fulfilment in their lives without religion
Style: Presentation with discussion (repeated bimonthly)Are you feeling like you are lost, or drifting along in a life without purpose? Explore how to find meaning and fulfilment through an ethical and compassionate life, without religion. Register now to engage with others who are searching for, or have found, meaning and purpose in life.
This 30 minute presentation with an hour of discussion is hosted by Mary-Anne Cosgrove, CEO of Humanists Australia.
This event is open to Humanists Australia members and non-members. It is aimed at people who are new to Humanism, and is repeated bimonthly.
Speaker:
Mary-Anne Cosgrove is CEO of Humanists Australia and a Senior Software Engineer with Covidence. She is a leader of the Canberra Humanist Community and a former President of the Council of Australian Humanist Societies.Cost:
This event is free. Your donation to help keep these events going is greatly appreciated. Please make your donation here
