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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ASFF Member Update
At the ASFF AGM held by Zoom in February 2021, several committee members stepped down and not many stepped up. The committee is currently in caretaker mode while we investigate a number of matters including the legalities of operating with only two executive members. The committee also seeks expressions of interest for the unfilled positions. … Read more
Conflux 2021 “Visions of Time” is the Australian National Convention
Conflux is back again in 2021 with “Visions of Time” and this year it’s also the Aussie national spec fic convention! Conflux is Canberra’s annual speculative fiction convention for both established writers and artists and those seeking a foundation in the industry. As we adapt to the mad (Max) world that is our new formal, … Read more
Genrecon 2021 – Virtual & Premium – February
Featuring a smorgasbord of leading names in Australian and international genre fiction across a spectacular line up of panels, workshops and special events, GenreCon is Queensland’s leading conference for genre writers. Find your tribe and join us as we celebrate all things Genre! In 2021, GenreCon is going virtual for an action-packed day of amazing … Read more
ASFF Announces the A. Bertram Chandler Award 2020
It is with great pleasure that the Australian Science Fiction Foundation announces the A. Bertram Chandler Award for 2020 goes to Dr Gillian Polack. Gillian first encountered fandom in 1979 at a Melbourne University Science Fiction Association meeting. As so many do, she immediately gravitated towards their library. She later became more active and attended … Read more
Writing NSW – Online: Writing Speculative Fiction, with Eugen Bacon
This online workshop explores fundamentals of writing speculative fiction across ‘genres’ of fantasy, science fiction, horror and the paranormal and cross-genre writing. Online: Writing Speculative Fiction with Eugen Bacon, includes writing exercises and the opportunity to give and receive peer feedback. Find out more via the Writing NSW website. Online: Writing Speculative Fiction