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
Day conference
Jane Austen – Romance novelist?
View the event calendar to see all upcoming JASA events, except for Regional meetings.
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🎤 Meet the Speaker: Scarlett Hopper Author, romance advocate, and founder of Sydney’s first romance-only bookstore, Romancing the Novel, Scarlett Hopper is passionate about stories
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🎤 Meet the Speaker: Steve Rohan-Jones Steve Rohan-Jones brings an interdisciplinary approach to literature, leadership, psychology, and human behaviour — combining strategic thinking with a
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🎤 Meet the Speaker: Jane Caro Walkley Award-winning columnist, bestselling novelist, broadcaster, feminist and social commentator — Jane Caro brings insight, wit, and a lifelong
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🎤 Meet the Speakers: David Campbell & Lisa Campbell What happens when a lifelong Jane Austen fan introduces Pride and Prejudice to someone reading it
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🎤 Meet the Speaker: Carrie Kablean What happened to Kitty Bennet after Pride and Prejudice ended? That question led London-born, Sydney-based writer and editor Carrie
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From the ambitious Mrs Bennet to the nurturing Marmee March, mothers in literature have shaped stories, families, and readers for generations. Susannah Fullerton has created
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“Make haste…” and, for once, Mr Collins may have a point 👀 ⏳ Bookings for our Day Conference, Jane Austen: Romance Novelist?, close today! Join
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🎤 Meet the Speaker: Inger Brodey Do Jane Austen’s novels truly celebrate romance… or quietly question it? We’re delighted to welcome Inger Brodey to our