About

About

Established in 1980 (previously known as the Australian Communication Association), and recognised in 1994, ANZCA supports vital forums for communications research, acknowledges exceptional work in the field of communications, hosts annual conferences and produces two internationally renowned indexed journals. As an independent association, ANZCA delivers research that is increasingly important and impactful at a time when new media and communication technologies are shaping so much about how we communicate with each other.

ANZCA in brief

Celebrating 40 years, ANZCA strives to be at the forefront of communications scholarship, pioneering new ways to consider and engage with the realm of communications.

ANZCA’s history has been documented by Steven Maras in the ANZCA Dossier.

ANZCA Inc is registered in the Australian Capital Territory

ACT Incorporation number A2808
Registered office: 28 Feakes Place, Campbell ACT 2612
Preferred postal address: PO Box 5, Thirroul NSW 2515

ANZCA’s Australian Business Number (ABN) is 98 252 524 132

History

Dossier
Significant Dates
ACA/ANZCA Presidents
Conference Themes 1981 – 2019
Published President’s Addresses

Awards & Prizes

References & Archives

Selected References on Australian Communication Studies
From the Archive

Postgraduate and Early Career Researchers

Early research and postgraduate students are encouraged to take advantage of ANZCA’s formal and informal mentoring opportunities and other activities within the association that provide aspiring communications academics with valuable professional insight, experience and knowledge.

Contact ANZCA for more information on our postgraduate and early research opportunities.

Events

Throughout the year, ANZCA hosts events in both Australia and New Zealand which provide members with valuable professional development opportunities, including scholarly publication, networking, presentation, and engagement with the latest national and international trends in media and communications research, teaching and learning.

The annual conference is a major event in the ANZCA calendar. Organised by the incoming Vice President (who becomes the Association’s president for the following year), the conference is an essential gathering of members that assists in the development of our understanding of communications and the influence it has on all facets of our lives.

Discover more about our events and annual conference by contacting an ANZCA representative.

Initiatives

ANZCA members are constantly engaged in research, education and public debate in the fields of communication and media studies. Our scholarship is at the forefront of understanding the changing dynamics of media, communication and related fields. We also inform social policy in a range of key fields.

Find out more about ANZCA initiatives by contacting an ANZCA representative.

Mailing List

Stay informed of the latest research, policy prescriptions and opinions from the realm of communications by joining ANZCA’S mailing list.