The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia acknowledges and pays its respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region on whose traditional lands the Academy’s national office is located. The Academy is committed to using its standing and drawing on the expertise of its Fellows (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) to facilitate and advance recognition and involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and knowledge in social science research and engagement activities.

  • Read more about our Reconciliation Action Plan here.
  • Read more about the Rechnitz Memorial Fund which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars in the social sciences here.
  • Find information from Academy Fellows and panels discussing the Voice to Parliament here.
  • Social science researchers looking to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities are encouraged to familiarise themselves with:

As outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan, the Academy has made a commitment to leveraging our annual lectures and external communications platforms to recognise, champion and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and causes. See more here.