JASA
The Jane Austen Society of Australia Inc.
The Jane Austen Society of Australia is a member-based association founded in 1989 to bring together lovers and admirers of Jane Austen in this part of the world. We number academics and scholars amongst our members, but we are mostly enthusiastic amateurs who meet to discuss the genius of Austen and to explore the era that gave rise to her.
Although based in Sydney, we have members in all states of Australia and overseas, and we warmly welcome visitors to our events.
We produce regular publications, have a member’s library, and sell Austen-inspired items through our Regency Fair stall at meetings.
Next event
Sydney meeting
‘You will be an old maid! and that’s so dreadful!’: The single woman in Austen’s era
Dr Joanna Penglase
View the event calendar to see all upcoming JASA events, except for Regional meetings.
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📻 Jane Austen on ABC Radio National ✨ This Thursday, tune in to hear Susannah Fullerton, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia and
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✨ Bonus Content for Janeites! ✨ At our August JASA meeting, Francesca Kavanagh gave a fascinating talk on the inscriptions and annotations made by the
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⏳ Three weeks to go! The 2025 JASA Conference in Canberra is now just around the corner. With the programme full of inspiring talks, lively
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📚 Podcast pick for Austen lovers! The Guardian has just spotlighted an extraordinary Pride & Prejudice narration — and who better than Julie Andrews to
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