05Apr 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
Expression of Interest – Host Institution of ACSA

Expression of Interest – Host Institution of ACSA

ACSA development
Introduction The Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) was formed to advance citizen science through the sharing of knowledge, collaboration, capacity building and advocacy. We are a member-based community that supports, informs and develops citizen science. ACSA membership is open to citizen science project managers, volunteers or anyone with an interest in citizen science. ACSA currently has 255 active members and 11 organisational members. ACSA is a fully member-based incorporated association and registered charity. We are governed by a volunteer Management Committee consisting of a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, three General Members and one Host Institution representative. ACSA currently has one paid staff member or National Coordinator who works three days per week. We have an active social media presence with 4,037 Facebook followers and 4,235 followers on Twitter. For…
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02Apr 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
T-shirt competition!

T-shirt competition!

Communication & promotion
Let's get into the spirit of #citscimonth in April with a t-shirt competition! No, we're not stretching or doing yoga...who can guess the MC's pose?  Competition Details To enter the competition, wear your ACSA t-shirt and post a photo of yourself on social media with the hashag #citscioztee. You can post your photo directly to the ACSA Facebook page or tag us on Twitter or Instagram. It can be a selfie, a group pic with friends, family, colleagues or pets. Get creative and remember, only the entrant needs to be wearing the ACSA t-shirt in the photo. Winner and Prize  The photo that receives the most likes before the competition closes on April 30th, 2019, will win a $50 gift voucher from the Australian Museum shop. Not located in Sydney? No problem! ACSA…
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02Apr 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
Survey results are in!

Survey results are in!

ACSA development
From July to October 2018, we asked for feedback from Australian Citizen Science Association members and our broader network to find out more about our community and how we can help support this network and better shape our association. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey! The results are in and the information you provided us has been collated and presented in the following report: ACSA member & network feedback 2018 This feedback has already contributed to efforts to support, develop and grow the ACSA community by informing the devopment of the strategic plan for 2019-2021, and additional actions based on your feedback are detailed in the report. Should you have any comments or questions about this report, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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04Mar 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
Citizen Science Victoria – Call for Nominations

Citizen Science Victoria – Call for Nominations

ACSA development
We need you! We started something special in 2018 with the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Citizen Science Association. This year, we need you to help us to build a vibrant program for our state’s community of practice (and interest) by joining our Management Committee! We’re looking for committed, capable, enthusiastic people to keep us all connected to and learning from each other. If you have a role in citizen science and have some time and energy to offer us, we’d be grateful to receive your application for one of the following roles: Chair Vice-Chair Secretary/Treasurer Engagement Officer General Committee Member (3 places) Descriptions of these roles are available here. Help Lead our Program We aim to bring the Committee together at least quarterly to plan the Chapter’s program, organise events and align with the programs of member…
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11Feb 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Launch of ACSA-SA

ACSA development, Communication & promotion
By Katie Irvine, ACSA-SA Chair The South Australian Chapter of ACSA was launched with a bang on Friday night 1st February. The Rob Roy Hotel in Adelaide was packed to the rafters with over 150 citizen scientists, science communicators and enthusiastic South Australians in attendance. Excellent presentations from Tahlia Perry (EchidnaCSI - The University of Adelaide), Steve Walker (FrogwatchSA - Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges) and Jasmin Packer (FungiMap - The University of Adelaide) entertained and informed. The audience had a chance to voice many insightful questions during the lively panel discussion. [caption id="attachment_15121" align="alignleft" width="960"] SA's Chief Scientist with panelists Tahlia, Jasmin and Steve[/caption] We were honoured that SA's new Chief Scientist, Professor Caroline McMillen, attended the event and gave an impromptu speech on the importance of making…
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24Dec 2018 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

ACSA gains UN Environment Accreditation!

ACSA development
On 18 December 2018, ACSA was granted successful accreditation an NGO to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). You can read the Letter of Accreditation here. "But what exactly does that mean?" you ask. Well, accreditation provides non-governmental organisations with observer status to the Assembly and its subsidiary bodies according to Rule 70 of the rules of procedure of the United Nations Environment Assembly of UN Environment. Accreditation brings many advantages with respect to participation in the work of UN Environment’s Governing Bodies, such as the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) of UN Environment and the Committee of Permanent Representatives. Accreditation is the main entry point for groups such as ours into policy dialogue at UN Environment. In the process leading up to sessions of the United Nations Environmental Assembly…
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05Nov 2018 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
Voting Open!

Voting Open!

ACSA development, Meetings and Events
Voting is now open for the election of members to the ACSA Management Committee for 2019-2020. We received ten nominations in total for six open positions (General Member Jennifer Loder still has one year remaining in her term, and she will continue on the committee through 2019). For the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, one nomination was received per position. The candidates who nominated for these positions will therefore be elected unopposed. For the two open positions of General Member, we received six nominations. The six Candidates are listed below - you can find their profiles and answers to four questions about the field of citizen science, together with details relevant skills and experience, here. Please use this information to help you decide which two candidates to vote for. General Member Candidates Julie Boulton…
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12Oct 2018 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice of Annual General Meeting

ACSA development, Meetings and Events
ACSA would like to extend an invitation to you to attend our Annual General Meeting of 2018 and elections for the next two year's management committee positions. All members of ACSA are invited to attend. During the AGM we will provide: An overview of our achievements from the year; A summary of the 2017 and 2018 Financial Statements, audited by the Australian Museum, and An opportunity for members to elect the new management committee. AGENDA 10:30am - Doors Open 10:30am to 10:45am - Registration / Networking 10:45am - Annual General Meeting DETAILS Thursday 15th November, 2018 Hallstrom Theatre, Australian Museum | 1 William Street, Sydney, NSW 2010 For those unable to attend in person, we will be live streaming the event via our Facebook page. Registration is required!  Please RSVP:…
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29Aug 2018 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
Free Seminar with Martin Brocklehurst – 11 Sept

Free Seminar with Martin Brocklehurst – 11 Sept

Collaboration & partnerships, Communication & promotion, Uncategorized
The Australian Citizen Science Association, CSIRO and GeoScience Australia present the following FREE public seminar by Martin Brocklehurst: Global Citizen Science - Can Citizens Deliver and Make a Difference? Tuesday 11 September, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am CSIRO Discovery Theatre Black Mountain, ACT REGISTER NOW! More Information We are witnessing an explosion of Citizen Science activity as technology makes it possible for citizens to take part in science and deliver unprecedented levels of quality data across the globe. Martin Brocklehurst has been at the fore front of activity to bring the global citizen science community together to develop global programmes that have the potential to provide data and information that can be used to: Empower citizens to manage emerging risks to their health and wellbeing; To provide information to Governments that…
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15Aug 2018 by Amy Slocombe No Comments
Would you like to join our team?

Would you like to join our team?

ACSA development
ACSA Management Committee ACSA will shortly be calling for nominations from interested persons to join its Management Committee. The following positions will soon be open for nomination and will be voted upon at the Annual General Meeting in November 2018 (date TBC). Terms of office are for two years. Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary General Members (2) ACSA is looking for energetic, creative, resourceful and forward-thinking individuals who have vision and understanding of the possibilities and challenges that are emerging in citizen science. We are looking for people with diverse experience who can contribute at a strategic and practical level to building a strong, sustainable and dynamic Association, so that it becomes the hub for citizen science in Australia. Commitment required as a Management Committee member: Participation in monthly to bimonthly meetings (teleconference/skype). Time for…
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