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 Christmas Lunch 2025
View the event calendar to see all upcoming JASA events, except for Regional meetings.
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“Films have given Austen a much wider audience — but there’s something in the books you don’t get on screen: the voice.” — Dr Marie
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“Jane Austen’s world ran on gossip – and she revelled in it” A great read from The Conversation that looks at how gossip wasn’t just
Jane Austen’s world ran on gossip – and she revelled in it
In the first episode of Jane Austen’s Paper Trail, a new podcast marking 250 years since the author’s birth, we speak to Austen experts about her relationship with gossip.
Jane Austen Society of Australia is at Canberra Rex Hotel.
Before Pride and Prejudice, Austen was writing chaos. Drunken aunts. Reckless heroines. A level of mischief that would make a modern sitcom blush. Her wildness
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At our October meeting we asked our members: Who is your favourite single woman in Jane Austen’s world? Who would you choose? #JaneAusten #JASA2025 #JaneAusten250
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🎥 Now on YouTube! October Meeting Talk — “You will be an old maid! and that’s so dreadful!” by Dr Joanna Penglase If you couldn’t
‘You will be an old maid! and that’s so dreadful!’ presented by Dr Joanna Penglase
The single woman in Austen’s era.Marriage, as Charlotte Lucas knows, is ‘the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and…mu...
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If you enjoy historical fiction, this one’s worth noting. The Friends of the National Library are hosting a conversation with authors Alison Goodman and Sue
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🌿 International Volunteer Managers Day 🌿 A message from JASA's President, Susannah Fullerton Today I want to pause and celebrate the wonderful volunteers who make
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Conference complete. Regency spirits high. Energy… decidedly Mr. Hurst. 😴 “Mr. Hurst had therefore nothing to do, but to stretch himself on one of the
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✨ JASA Conference 2025 – Day Three Recap! ✨ And just like that, our conference weekend has drawn to a close — but what a
Jane Austen Society of Australia is attending an event at Canberra Rex Hotel.
✨ JASA Conference 2025 – Day Two Recap! ✨ What an extraordinary day of learning, laughter, and lively conversation! From the opening welcome by Susannah