What shapes our decision-making? Why do we think one way and act another? How can we empower the most vulnerable members of our society?

From COVID 19 to climate change, from homelessness to heritage, anthropology and anthropologists tackle society’s biggest issues. ASWA supports anthropologists from all over the world who work in Western Australia, and Western Australian-based anthropologists who work all over the world.

ASWA Constitution

ASWA Goals and Code of Ethics

ASWA Committee 2024

  • Dr John Stanton

    President

  • Dr Gregory Acciaioli

    Vice President (Emeritus)

  • Dr Edward McDonald

    Vice President & Professional Committee

  • Dirima Cuthbert

    Vice President & Professional Committee

  • Grant Preller

    Secretary

  • Robert MacMath

    Treasurer

  • Dr David Trigger

    Professional Committee

  • Roina Williams

    Committee Member

  • Brad Goode

    Committee Member

  • Stephen Morgan

    Committee Member

  • Amy Fitzpatrick

    Committee Member

There have been a lot of changes since ASWA started over 50 years ago.