Membership

The Anthropological Society of Western Australia, ASWA, is a non-profit organisation that depends on dues, contributions, and the volunteer efforts of its members. It offers student, ordinary, professional and pensioner memberships.

You can become a member of ASWA by downloading the Membership Application Form and returning it with your fee to the ASWA Treasurer.

Membership Subscriptions are now due for 2010. Rates remain as follows:

  • Ordinary Membership, $50.00
  • Professional Membership, $100.00
  • Student Membership (please indicate student details), $25.00
  • Pensioner Membership, $25.00

Payment by direct bank transfer is preferable. Please notify the Treasurer by email immediately after the transfer. An email confirmation will be sent with a receipt when funds have been confirmed.

Payment can also be sent to the ASWA Mail address.

ASWA continues to expand its membership base, particularly by re-establishing contact with former members. Please pass on details of persons interested to the Committee.

Professional Membership

Applications for Professional Membership are referred to the Professional Committee. Intending professional members should accompany their application with a Curriculum Vitae which will include details of educational qualifications and professional experience. As a minimum intending professional members will have:

  • successfully completed a graduate research degree in Social or Cultural Anthropology or Sociology at a recognised institution; or,
  • have at least 4 years academic training in either discipline; or,
  • demonstrated competence in the field as evidenced by relevant work experience, research or publication.