A voluntary, not-for-profit organisation for advancing geographical science and promoting public awareness and enjoyment of Geography and related topics.
Advance public awareness of, and interest in, geography and related disciplines, including environmental issues
Encourage research and scholarship in geography
Recognise and reward achievements in geography
Commemorate past achievements of significance to geography
The Society is custodian of an extensive library of antique, rare and current books and maps. Amongst its various activities the Society organises lectures on topical issues, publishes a scholarly journal, recognises contributions to geography through an active awards program, and convenes an active field activities program.
The RGSSA welcomes professional geographers, geography graduates, and all those with an enthusiasm for geography, travel and exploration to join.
The RGSSA Library contains over 25,000 volumes and is one of the most significant collections of rare geographical books and manuscripts in Australia.
The Society supports a number of awards and prizes to promote geographical education and research, and to recognise members’ efforts.
24 January 2023
19 January 2023
22 December 2022
16 February 2023 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
The challenges and opportunities of developing appropriate responses to new levels of natural hazard risk.
23 February 2023 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
Did you hear about Mary who hid in the filing cabinet drawer?
I believe that she might have been quite contrary!
But - which Mary - which drawer?
16 March 2023 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
A fascinating insight into Joc and Leigh's travels in the outback and especially the Kimberley
23 March 2023 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
Field Trip to Adelaide Town Hall to discover their treasures relating to Colonel William Light
20 April 2023 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
Discover the world as travelled by Guy over the last 45 years.
27 April 2023 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
The Forest Flora of South Australia, published 1883-1890, with special reference to artist Rosa Fiveash.
3 May 2023 | 8:00 am
Trips & Tours
An exciting and nostalgic cruise aboard the heritage paddle steamer PS ‘Marion’ from Swan Reach to Walkers Flat.
18 May 2023 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
An overview of current research into the area of defining oceans.
25 May 2023 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
Matthew Flinders: books that he read, books that he wrote, and books that he inspired in his afterlife.
15 June 2023 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
Aboriginal languages, including the role of early German missionaries in transcribing languages
22 June 2023 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
Explore some of the Society's large collection of pamphlets on a diverse range of topics.
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