ACSA development – Australian Citizen Science Association

28Oct 2024 by Lisa Evans - ACSA No Comments

Notice of the 2024 ACSA AGM

This notice is to advise members of the Australian Citizen Science Association Inc. (ACSA) of the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The details of this meeting are as follows: Date:20 November 2024Time:AGM will commence at 13.00 and end at 13:55 AEDT (NSW)Place:Online (Google Meet)RSVP & Proxy:Please submit this online form ASAP to help us ensure we meet quorum requirements Please find links to forms and documents: an 2024 ACSA AGM Agenda for this meeting previous 2023 AGM minutes ACSA Annual Report 2023-2024 an online form where you can: RSVP to attend the ACSA AGM online indicate your intent to appoint another ACSA member to be your Proxy and attend the AGM on your behalf, or send a formal Apology letting us know you are unable to attend the AGM. Contact Us if…

24Jun 2024 by Lisa Evans - ACSA No Comments

Two ACSA chairs reflect on their experiences and the growth of ACSA over the past 10 years

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Erin Roger ACSA Chair (2016-2021) ACSA turning 10 this year is something we should all be really proud of. The association is what it is today because of the tireless time and dedication of mostly volunteers (as well as some excellent paid staff) in addition to all the members (individuals and organisations) who have supported it. I remember being at the inception meeting in Brisbane on May 6th, 2014, and it was filled with committed people wanting to make ACSA a reality. From those early days, ACSA has grown into a well-regarded and established source of best practice information, collaboration, coordination, and advocacy for citizen science. Being the chair of ACSA was a huge privilege. I had some outstanding opportunities during my tenure such as getting to travel to Nairobi…

02Nov 2023 by Lisa Evans - ACSA No Comments

Notice of the 2023 ACSA AGM

ACSA development, Meetings and Events

This notice is to advise members of the Australian Citizen Science Association Inc. (ACSA) of the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The details of this meeting are as follows: Date:23 November 2023Time:AGM will commence at 13:25 AEST (QLD time)Place:Innovation Centre Auditorium, University of the Sunshine CoastRSVP:Please submit this online form ASAP to help us ensure we meet quorum requirementsInfo:Download the ACSA Annual Report for 2022-23 Please find links to forms and downloading documents: an 2023 ACSA AGM Agenda for this meeting previous 2022 AGM minutes an ACSA AGM Proxy Form for you to download, fill out, and email back to appoint another ACSA member to be your proxy and attend the AGM on your behalf (signature required) an online form where you can: RSVP to attend the ACSA AGM in person or…

27Sep 2023 by Lisa Evans - ACSA No Comments

2023 ACSA Management Committee nominations NOW OPEN!

ACSA development, Meetings and Events

Do you think it’s important to ensure everyone in the community can play a part in answering big questions and solving big problems using science? Are you interested in supporting the growth of a national not-for-profit that’s making this happen?If you answered yes to these questions, consider nominating yourself to join the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) Management Committee! Joining the Management Committee is a great opportunity to offer your expertise in shaping the future of ACSA and the citizen science community. It also provides unique networking and learning opportunities about citizen science and ACSA. Management Committee positions are voluntary and are 2-year terms from November 2023 to November 2025. You can choose to self-nominate for one of three positions that are open in this year’s election: The Chair The Treasurer One General…

05Dec 2022 by Jessie L Oliver No Comments

Read about ACSA Community Achievements via our Annual Report for 2021-2022

ACSA development, Collaboration & partnerships, Communication & promotion, Conferences, Engaging citizens, Meetings and Events

The Australian Citizen Science Association community had diverse achievements throughout the 2021-2022 financial year, and we are delighted to share an overview of them in our ACSA Annual Report! You can read about our efforts to support our community and broaden the reach of citizen science at local, national, and international levels. Check out the suite of incredible activities our state- and territory-based Regional Chapters have been delving into. Reminisce about the inspiring online national citizen science conference - #CitSciOz21. Learn how our burgeoning consulting endeavours and broader partnerships are continuing to grow. It is evident that we have an incredible community doing a wide variety of remarkable things that empower people with science! We hope our members enjoy perusing the report! If you have feedback or questions after reading…

18Oct 2022 by Lisa Evans - ACSA No Comments

2022 ACSA Management Committee nominations now OPEN!

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Do you think it’s important to ensure everyone in the community can play a part in answering big questions and solving big problems using science? Are you interested in supporting the growth of a national not-for-profit that’s making this happen? If you answered yes to these questions, consider nominating yourself to join the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) Management Committee! Joining the Management Committee is a great opportunity to offer your expertise in shaping the future of ACSA and the citizen science community. It also provides unique networking and learning opportunities about citizen science and ACSA. Management Committee positions are voluntary and are 2-year terms from November 2022 to November 2024. You can choose to self-nominate for one of five positions that are open in this year’s election: The Vice ChairThe TreasurerThe SecretaryTwo General…

01Jun 2022 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

ACSA Membership to align with financial year

ACSA development, Communication & promotion

Over the next little while we will be transitioning the ACSA membership program to align with the financial year, rather than having a rolling membership program. Synchronising membership has a number of benefits including administrative efficiencies, the ability for membership drives and the simplification of automatic renewals. It will also allow us to manage our brand new members-only Facebook group (see below for details). All new memberships and renewals that commence from now will have an expiry date of 30 June 2023 (or 2024 if you select a 2 year term). What this means for existing members Your current membership will expire 12 months from your most recent purchase date. Upon renewal, your membership will automatically be converted to the new membership period (1 July – 30 June) and a…

31Mar 2022 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Strategic planning for our next 3 years

ACSA development, Collaboration & partnerships, Meetings and Events

The ACSA management committee including our Chapter Chairs met in Canberra for two days in late February. We set three objectives for the meeting: Get to know each other. Six members of the committee were recently appointed, and others had not met in person due to Covid restrictions. Unfortunately, Covid continued to play a hand and prevented six of our members from attending in person. They were, however, able to participate in all sessions via video link.Get to know ACSA better. Again, this was particularly important for us newbies.Agree on our direction and actions for the next three years (see below). Chair Annie Lane opening the meeting It’s always important to reflect on and celebrate achievements. Among our achievements over the last three years are: Great feedback from our members.…

30Mar 2022 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

ACSA International Citizen Science Community of Practice – March 2022

ACSA development, Collaboration & partnerships, Communication & promotion, International

This Community of Practice is dedicated to increasing and enriching broader knowledge in Australia of international citizen science. The group will explore and share knowledge of what’s happening across the world in citizen science. Through this work we will develop networks and collaborations across skills and research areas. If you are interested in learning more and makeing further advances together at the global level, please be invited to join this ACSA CoP by signing up here. Below, you find more information on the rationale of the CoP, how we work and how you can become engaged. Background & rationale for the ACSA International CoP We know of the great global initiatives that need and encourage citizen science, like the SDGs and the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation. We are also aware that…

08Nov 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

ACSA Western Australia events

ACSA development, Collaboration & partnerships, Communication & promotion, Engaging citizens, Meetings and Events

The ACSA-WA re-launch event on Saturday 23rd October at the new Education Centre in Kings Park and Botanic Garden had a great turnout to hear wonderful speakers. Starting with an Acknowledgement of Country, a fascinating video by our patron Professor Lyn Beazley, an introduction to our four Chapter committee members, and on to wide-ranging presentations on local citizen science practitioners, the event was a great success. Nic Dunlop presents to the audience on a range of CCWA citizen science projects Thanks to our speakers Marnie Giroud (Gilbert's Potoroo Action Group), Dr Kerry Trayler (River Guardians, DBCA), Dr Tegan Douglas (BirdLife WA), Drs Kevin Vinsen and Lisa Evans (The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research) and Dr Nic Dunlop (Conservation Council of WA). The event finished with a short walk along…

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