About the Australian Society
The Australian Society represents all members and friends of the the Anthroposophical Society in Australia (ASinA). The General Secretary of the Society, Jane Bradshaw, is the national spokesperson of the Society.
Jane Bradshaw regularly meets with members and colleagues around the country and the world. She holds national and international dialogues with branch coordinators, Class holders, with the leadership at the Goetheanum and with other national secretaries. You can find her reports and reflections on this many meetings here.
Jane’s signature gesture is ‘care’: care of individuals, of the community and of the land, which she expresses through a lifetime of work in nursing, volunteering and Waldorf Education. She was made country representative in August 2020.
The ASinA Management Committee members (2021-2022)
The General Secretary is supported in her role by the Management Committee, a voluntary group of members from different states and territories who stand for re-election every three years. Together, they provide a focal point for the widespread state branches and local groups, provide governance and serve the Australian Society and its members in a range of capacities, as listed below.
As of April 16 2022, we welcome new member Judith Howard as treasurer and Teresa Flynn will be the Public officer of the ASinA Management Committee (2022-2025). We say farewell, with thanks to the outgoing treasurer Zsofia Kennedy and previous public officer Vivien Hillman for their many years of valued contribution to the wellbeing of the national society.
You can find the latest Chair report here.
There is also a 2022 survey for members to complete. You can access the survey here.
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Chair Deborah Neale Deborah is deputy principal at the Helena River Steiner School. and is doing an MA in Educational Management. |
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Treasurer Judith Howard Judith has been an ASinA member since 1998, a member of the School of Spiritual Science since 2004, and an Inala Board member since 1998. |
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Public Officer Terry Flynn Terry is the Public Officer for the Society. She works in an organic/biodynamic store in Canberra and is also Public Officer for the Canberra Branch. |
Other national contacts
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Journal Editor Mark Gallagher Mark is a retired biodynamic farmer, newspaper journalist and sub-editor. He has been co-editor of the Journal of Anthroposophy Australia since 2019. |
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School of Spiritual Science Treasurer Helen Vogel Helen is a retired Early Childhood Director and Teacher. She has been a Class Holder since 2004 and the Treasurer for the School of Spiritual Science in Australia since 2013. |
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Member Anna Stover Anna brings organisational support and leadership skills to the ASinA. She has been connected to Anthroposophy since 2002. |
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Paul has been a member of the Society for more than 40 years in bio-dynamics and disability support, with 20 years in Camphill. |
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Member Peter Fern Peter has had a very long association with Anthroposophy. He is WA Branch Secretary, Vice-Chair of The Indus Project and on the board of the Helena River Steiner School. |
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Website Editor Fiona Campbell Fiona is a Communications professional, visual artist and researcher. She holds a PhD in phenomenology and has been teaching Anthroposophy for 25 years. |
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Member Register Graham Long Graham also has had a very long association with Anthroposophy. He has been the Membership Registrar since 2006 and manages the distribution list for the Journal. |