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.
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JASA Trivia Event 2026
View the event calendar to see all upcoming JASA events, except for Regional meetings.
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode! If you’re looking for your next Jane Austen listen, don’t miss this wonderful conversation with JASA President Susannah Fullerton OAM on
WORDSWORTH, JANE AUSTEN AND CRIME! - An Interview with Susannah Fullerton - Into The Austenverse
DC is channeling his Bridget Jones today - all by himself, whilst Lisa is in Madrid. He talks about all things Austen News (whoosh) before revealing the pair’s recent interview with Jane Austen Society of Australia President and literary scholar, Susannah Fullerton. She talks about The Other Benne...
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“You must be very cold to-day at Godmersham. We are cold here.” — Jane Austen, letter to Cassandra Austen, 20 February 1807 Weather has always
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What a wonderful Christmas present - we are looking forward to watching these three new episodes 🥰
Jane Austen Society of Australia
And so soon after the stills - we have the trailer!!!
Let us know what you think 🤔
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The first stills have been released from the upcoming Sense and Sensibility movie - thoughts????
Jane Austen Society of Australia
A wonderful afternoon at our June Sydney meeting as Amanda Jones explored the fascinating role of gossip in Jane Austen’s novels. From Mrs Bennet and
Jane Austen Society of Australia
“Three or four families in a country village is the very thing to work on.” — Jane Austen, Letter to Anna Lefroy, 9 September 1814
Jane Austen Society of Australia
📚 Think you know your Jane Austen? Join us for an afternoon of trivia, prizes, bubbles, winter nibbles and friendly competition as we put your
Jane Austen Society of Australia
📺 Missed our last meeting? Or simply need your Jane Austen fix before the next one? We're delighted to share that Gillian Brent's fascinating talk,
'Even My Mother Reads Fan Fiction' by Gillian Brent
From the earliest written stories, people have been picking up on t...