OHA 2015: Stephen Stuart

Stephen Stuart

Since joining the Humanist Society of Victoria (HSV) in 2000, Stephen has been a tireless contributor. In all positions, he has been thorough and meticulous. In 2001, Stephen was elected to the HSV committee as Treasurer and remained in this position until 2006. In 2007, he became President of HSV, a position he most ably held until 2013. Since then, he has held the position of HSV Secretary. During his years as President, Stephen demonstrated excellent leadership and initiative; for example, in helping HSV and kindred organisations work more closely together in achieving common goals. He has strongly formulated and advocated HSV policy on ethics and initiated a deputation to the Multifaith Advisory Group, which advises the State Government. He has also overseen the teaching of ethics in schools and the VCAT case on education.

While President, Stephen organised two very successful CAHS Conventions held in Melbourne and has acted as the webmaster for the HSV website, which has undergone major changes. At the national level, Stephen was CAHS Treasurer from 2002 to 2005. From 2002, he has continuously been a valuable member of the Australian Humanist editorial team, either as a sub-editor or consulting editor. He has also been a frequent contributor to the Australian Humanist. In 2011, he attended the IHEU World Congress in Oslo and subsequently wrote a comprehensive report of his experiences. In 2014, he attended the IHEU Congress in Oxford and wrote a detailed account.