About Us
Who we are
Geography Victoria is in the process of becoming a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation, auspiced by the Royal Society of Victoria.
Victoria has not had a Geographical Society since 1920. Just over one hundred years later, Geography Victoria formed in 2021-2022 as a geographical organisation which provides opportunities to explore places as well as ideas.
The formation of Geography Victoria addresses a key recommendation of the National Committee for Geographical Sciences in 2018 and redresses the lack of a geographical organisation for Victorians.
Geography Victoria will bring together people of all ages, from all walks of life and with a broad range of interests to share in a range of geographical experiences aimed at developing a deeper understanding of community and environment.
What we do
Geography Victoria will:
- Organise a diverse range of quality activities, including forums, panel discussions, lectures and fieldtrips, to promote and advance Geography in the community
- Increase public awareness and education in Geography through the publication of a broad range of geographical resources
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders and the wider geography community
- Support Indigenous groups by striving to understand their geographies
- Support and encourages geographical submissions to appropriate authorities on the management of environmental and social issues in Australia
- Recognise Victorians who have demonstrated notable achievements in Geography.
How to get involved
We welcome input from anyone with an interest in Geography. Forum meetings will enable people to contribute ideas regarding the development of Geography Victoria by attending in person at a central Melbourne location or through online discussions using Zoom.
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Geography Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and are grateful for the immense contribution of Indigenous peoples to the knowledge and preservation of the environment.
