Humanists Australia

Helping people lead compassionate, ethical and fulfilling lives without religion

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What is Humanism?

Humanism is a way of life that provides meaning and fulfilment without religion. Take our fun quiz to find out if your values align. Engage with other humanists and learn more about humanism through our events and publications.

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Building Communities

Humanists Australia is establishing communities around the country where humanists can meet and support each other, and engage in interesting and enjoyable activities.

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Heartfelt Ceremonies

Celebration of life events is a very human thing. In the past, weddings, funerals and other ceremonies have usually been held in places of worship. We help people to find celebrants to arrange heartfelt, authentic, non-religious ceremonies.

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Taking action

Humanists Australia is building an influential voice effecting positive social change in keeping with humanist values. We campaign on issues such as climate change, voluntary assisted dying, human rights and the Voice referendum.

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Caring for others

Humanists Australia’s Wellbeing program is dedicated to helping qualified non-religious care workers fill roles providing support for people in areas like the military, aged care, prisons, schools and communities.

 

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News

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2024 Australian Humanist of the Year Awards
2024 Australian Humanist of the Year Awards

Humanists Australia is proud to announce that nominations are open for the Australian Humanist of the Year Awards for 2024. These prestigious awards recognise outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting humanism, secularism, and the betterment of society through reason, compassion, and ethical principles.

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AGM 2023
AGM 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Humanists Australia was held on November 27. The 2022/23 Annual Report was presented and accepted. Our Diversity and Forgiveness values were updated.

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Home Page Quotes

Humanism is the voice of a secular society trying to be ethical.

— Alisdair G

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

— Mary Oliver

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.

— Mary-Anne C

To me, Humanism means taking the ethical responsibility to centre your values on altruism and compassion to all, independent of dogma and regardless of religious claims. This type of humanism applies such value judgments consistently, and is both community-oriented and forward-looking, with the recognition of all life and culture as worthy of consideration.

— David C