CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

"Humanism is the guiding compass in my life. When I ask myself "How should I behave?", humanism gives me the answer. Starting with respect and compassion for all humans and other animals, I build from there using evidence based rational thought."

CHAIR

"Instilling values – especially of fairness and compassion – in our young people is a key goal for my involvement in the humanist movement. In my perfect world in the future I’d like to see humanist schools as a viable and legitimate option, competing on equal terms with faith schools."

VICE CHAIR

"I'm passionate about supporting a diverse and intersectional Humanists Australia. As part of that, I believe young humanist voices are critical to revitalising humanism in Australia."

DIRECTOR

"Let's work together to build a world that promotes justice for all, help for the less fortunate, compassion for all sentient life and the application of reason to public affairs. That's the noble goal that humanists are striving towards."

DIRECTOR, MAGAZINE EDITOR

"We have one life to live and, as a humanist, I want us to all realise our potential. As part of the global community, we are all responsible for and need to act on solving the big problems – especially those arising from poverty, disease, climate change and war.”

DIRECTOR, COMMUNITIES PROGRAM MANAGER

“Understanding, across the spheres of learning, is the philosophy of practice. At its best humanism speaks to how to understand and learn in, and of, our shared humanity. In understanding, from such learning, humane practices emerge.”

CEREMONIES PROGRAM MANAGER

“The World Humanist Congress Declaration of 2022 says it all. It’s uniquely Humanist, as it includes all systems of belief, when ‘affirming the worth and dignity of the individual and the right of every human to the greatest possible freedom and fullest possible development’, within the equilibrium of science, reason and community.”

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WELLBEING PROGRAM MANAGER

“Humanism connects us with our shared humanity and encourages us to create meaningful lives for ourselves and others. Guided by humanist values rooted in justice and ethics, I strive to help build accessible and inclusive systems and communities.”

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

"Volunteering at Humanists Australia resonates with my belief that every person deserves compassion and support grounded in our shared humanity. In a world where differences often divide us, I am committed to fostering a universal kindness that transcends boundaries. Humanism guides me to approach each individual with respect, empathy, and a deep appreciation for the intrinsic value of every life."

VIDEO CREATOR

“I look forward to a world where the intersectional social justice is served. I believe that struggling for Universal Human Rights is one way of securing intersectional social justice. I urge every humanist to stand together in solidarity.”

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

“Respectfully viewing and treating everyone else as an unique individual with independent thoughts and personality living in this splendid planet is somehow a commonplace concept but often overlooked or misapplied in practice. Humanism patiently and consistently reminds me of how to relate to a vivid individual with full respect and as much compassion as possible.”