ASWA has been supporting anthropology and anthropologists for over 50 years.

Anthropology takes us in all directions. Some of us work in government, some in academia, some in corporations, business, consulting and not-for-profit organisations. Some of us do our fieldwork in Western Australia, although we are based overseas or interstate. Some of us are based in Western Australia, but work in South East Asia, Africa, the Americas and elsewhere in the world. In our midst are students, retirees and community members who share a passion for our discipline.

Whatever your anthropological interests, ASWA is here to support you with professional development and networking events, advocacy and advice.

ASWA Membership

ASWA is a non-profit organisation. We depend on the dues, contributions, and volunteer efforts of our members.

Ordinary Member $50/$25 concession

For anyone with a passion for anthropology. As an Ordinary Member, you can expect advance notice of - and discounted entry to - all ASWA events. Ordinary membership is for anthropologists and armchair anthropologists alike.

Professional Member $180

While this membership is open to all professional anthropologists, we particularly encourage consulting anthropologists to consider applying. Consultants will find our professional development and networking events particularly useful, and the ASWA website is one of the first places potential clients go when seeking anthropological services. As above, you will receive advance notice and discounted entry to all ASWA events.

Applications for Professional Membership are referred to the ASWA Professional Committee. As a minimum, intending Professional Members will have:

  • successfully completed a graduate research degree in Social or Cultural Anthropology or Sociology at a recognised institution; or,

  • have at least 4 years academic training in either discipline; or,

  • demonstrated competence in the field as evidenced by relevant work experience, research or publication.

To request to become a Professional Member of ASWA, email aswa.secretary@waanthropology.org.

Life Members

For those who have made a significant contribution to the profession of anthropology in Western Australia. Life Memberships are announced at the ASWA AGM. Please send nominations for Life Membership to aswa.secretary@waanthropology.org.

Why should I join ASWA?

 

“Having my firm listed on the ASWA website showed potential clients that I was qualified to do the anthropological work they required of me. This was really important when I first started out on my own, but even today after working for some years I get new clients telling me they found me on the ASWA website.”

— Professional Member

 

“The networking!”

— Ordinary (Student) Member

“I can’t imagine working in a profession your whole life and not wanting to stay connected in some way. I look forward to attending ASWA events. Through them (and some of the campaigns I have been involved with this year), I still feel as engaged in anthropology as I did when I was working.”

— Ordinary (Senior) Member

 

“Anthropology has its challenges and I enjoy hearing the experiences of other anthropologists in the field. I found the Women in Fieldwork forum really helpful. I’d like to see more of this sort of event.”

— Professional Member