Australian Society Contact information for the management committee of the Anthroposophical Society in Australia

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 since August 2020.

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.  

 

 

The ASinA Management Committee 

The Management Committee, a voluntary group of members who stand for re-election every three years, supports the general secretary in her work. 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.

Purpose of the Management Committee

  • To ensure that the integrity of the Society’s legal obligations is upheld.
  • To ensure that the Society’s finances are transparent and solvent.
  • To support the general secretary in her role.
  • To ensure the affairs of the Society are consistent with its constitution.
  • To ensure the country-wide communication systems are contemporary and maintained, for example, the journal, website and newsletter.

The Management Committee’s work is informed by a circle of branch/group representatives through the general secretary.

As of May 2024, we confirm Helen Vogel as Chair. Leanne Sarah as acting treasurer and James Wishart to the Committee. Tanami Magnus joins as administrative assistant. We say farewell, with thanks, to Anna Stover and Peter Fern. 

You can find the latest Chair report here. 

 

Management Committee members (July 2024)

Acting Treasurer Leanne Sarah

Leanne has over 30 years of financial management in arts & education, and is the Australian coordinator of the Eurythmy Therapy Association of NZ & AU

Member: James Wishart

A member for almost 40 years, James is a retired Steiner class and high school teacher, and Educational Leader and Board Member. 

 

Administration Tanami Magnus

Involved in Anthroposophy since her early 20s, Tanami studied Steiner teacher training at Taruna College in New Zealand and is part of the founding group of the Helena River Steiner School in Perth. 

Chair 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.

 

Other national contacts

Newsletter Mark Gallagher

Mark is a retired biodynamic farmer, newspaper journalist and sub-editor. He was formerly co-editor of the Journal of Anthroposophy Australia.
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.

 

Website Editor Fiona Campbell

Fiona is a Communications professional, visual artist and researcher. She holds a PhD in phenomenology and has been lecturing on Anthroposophy for 30 years. 

Member Register Graham Long

Graham also has had a very long association with Anthroposophy. He has been the Membership Registrar since 2006.