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. Many are featured in our Treasures. 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.
7 August 2024 | 12:00 pm
Lunchtime Meeting
Ethiopia’s rock churches are nothing short of amazing. They have even been described, though perhaps with a little exaggeration, as the eighth wonder of the world.
15 August 2024 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
End Food Waste Australia is committed to creating a more productive, sustainable, and resilient Australian food system by ending food waste and food insecurity. This presentation will outline how.
22 August 2024 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
Come and see the picturesque images of the River Thames in England in our books from the 1790s onwards.
19 September 2024 | 5:00 pm
Monthly Lecture
Ian Rutherfurd is a geographer and fluvial geomorphologist. He has worked for 25 years in the water sector as an academic, consultant and in policy. Details to follow.
26 September 2024 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
What’s in the RGSSA Collection about the Men and Women of the North Terrace Plaques?
Image courtesy of Wikipedia
11 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Trips & Tours
Following the highly successful and informative SE and Western Victoria Tour 29 April – 4 May 2024, the Society is planning a repeat with a few additions from our last experience for those who missed out.
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