P.O. Box 215, Forest Hill Vic 3131
The Australian Science Fiction Foundation (affectionately known as the Foundation) was formally established in 1976, partially to carry on the work of the 1975 Aussiecon, the first Australian World Science Fiction Convention. The Foundation was the nucleus for the successful Aussiecon II bid and its members worked, along with many others, to run the 1985 Worldcon in Melbourne. In March 1988, the Foundation became an incorporated association.
The ASFF sponsors and encourages the creation and appreciation of science fiction in Australia through a variety of activities that are funded by membership subscriptions and donations.
- Awards the A Bertram Chandler Award.
- Awards the Norma K. Hemming Award.
- Sponsors the Amateur SF Competition.
- Lends seed money to Australian conventions.
- Provides banking facilities to the Australian Fan Funds.
- Operates as a resource centre for the Australian Science Fiction scene.
Help further the work of the ASFF, and join today.
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Chandler Award Nominations Wanted
The Australian Science Fiction Foundation is seeking nominations for the A.Bertram Chandler award. It is given by the A.S.F.F. for “Outstanding achievement in Australian Science Fiction”. The Chandler, as it is fondly known, is a jury award and, although nominally an annual award, is not necessarily presented every year. To nominate someone whom you believe … Read more
Conflux 16 Postponed
From the Conflux Committee: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of Conflux again this year. We had hoped beyond hope that we would be able to see you all this year after the horrors of 2020. But with the latest outbreaks across the country showing no sign of abating quickly, we … Read more
Nominate for the Ditmar Awards
The Ditmar Awards are now open for nominations! The Ditmars are peer-voted awards presented annually at the Australian National Science Fiction Convention (Natcon) to recognise achievement in Australian speculative fiction community over the last year. Anyone involved in Australian fandom can nominate, then members of this year’s Natcon (Conflux 16) and last year’s virtual Natcon … Read more
Gillian Polack is ASFF’s Natcon/Conflux Contact
Dr. Gillian Polack is this year’s Natcon (Conflux 16) contact person from the ASFF. Please refer all inquiries to Gillian via her website <https://gillianpolack.com/contact-me/>. Conflux is the 2021 Australian National Convention (NatCon) and in conjunction with that the ASFF will present the Chandler Award, and have a presence at the convention. Similarly, since it is … Read more
Conflux (Natcon 2021) Short Story Competition Opens
Get Writing! Natcon 2021 Story Competition “Visions of Time” Conflux wants your stories of 4000 words or under, in any speculative fiction genre, on the theme “Visions of Time”. The competition is open to all Australian residents and members of either the Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild or Conflux 16. Entry is $5, unless you are … Read more
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