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; Join today.
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AHWA Shadow Awards Winners 2019
The Australian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) has announced the 2019 winners for what is “the finest in horror and dark fiction published by an Australasian within the calendar year”. Best Novel WINNER: Shepherd, Catherine Jinks (Text) The Flower and the Serpent, Madeleine D’Este (self-published) Fusion, Kate Richards (Hamish Hamilton Australia) Best Short Fiction WINNER: “Steadfast … Read more
Nebula Award Winners 2019
The SFWA announced the winners of the 2019 Nebula Awards at the 55th Annual Nebula Banquet on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at a virtual ceremony. Novel WINNER: A Song for a New Day, Sarah Pinsker (Berkley) Marque of Caine, Charles E. Gannon (Baen) The Ten Thousand Doors of January, Alix E. Harrow (Redhook; Orbit UK) A Memory Called … Read more
ConZealand 2020 (Virtual) GUFF Delegate Announced
CoNZealand have announced that this year’s GUFF delegate is Alison Scott of London, UK. Alison has been active in fandom since the mid 80s. An enthusiastic congoer and conrunner, she’s chaired the Eastercon (UK national convention) twice, and run many smaller cons. As part of the Plokta Cabal she’s won the Best Fanzine Hugo twice, … Read more
2020 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Norwescon 43, in (virtual) SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2019 in the U.S.A. is: SOONER OR LATER EVERYTHING FALLS INTO THE SEA: STORIES by Sarah Pinsker (Small Beer Press) Special citation was given … Read more
Hugo and Retro Hugo Award Finalists Announced
CoNZealand, the 78th World Science Fiction Convention, has announced the finalists for the 2020 Hugo Awards, Lodestar and Astounding Awards and the 1945 Retro Hugo Awards. First presented in 1953, the Hugo Awards are the longest-running fan-voted awards in science fiction and fantasy. They recognise both professionals and fans, honouring written fiction and dramatic presentations, … Read more