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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ONLINE International lecture
Living with Jane Austen
Professor Janet Todd

Professor Janet Todd, OBE, author of the acclaimed new memoir Living with Jane Austen, of Jane Austen and Shelley in the Garden and editor of Jane Austen in Context, will speak about her new book. Janet, an internationally renowned scholar, will share her experience of a life shaped by reading Jane Austen.
22 Mar
Online by Zoom
Zoom link will be emailed to members before the event
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