Join The Humanist Society

A community built on compassion, reason and shared humanity.

Humanism isn’t just a philosophy. It’s also a community.

If you’ve been looking for people who share your values, you’re in the right place. The Humanist Society exists to connect people who want to live well, support one another, and put their values into practice. Whether you’re looking for friendship, meaningful conversations, practical support, or simply somewhere you belong, we’d love to welcome you.

I came along to a Humanist Society gathering and just felt, these are my people. I’m so pleased to have found an organisation that really shares my values.

Tim F

Joined August 2026

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Membership

$10/mth

Become part of a growing community of people who share your values. Your membership helps us create opportunities for connection, reduce loneliness through our companioning program, and champion a more compassionate, secular society.

Every new member helps show that more Australians are choosing a thoughtful, non-religious approach to life.

Available monthly, annually, or as a one-off payment.

 

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Pay What You Can

From $2/mth

We believe cost should never be a barrier to belonging. Our Pay What You Can membership makes it possible for everyone to be part of the Humanist Society, regardless of their financial circumstances. Every new member helps build a larger, stronger humanist community.

The more people who join, the more opportunities there are to connect, support one another, and grow the movement.

Choose the contribution that feels right for you.

 

A Warm Welcome

When you become a member of the Humanist Society, we want you to feel part of our community from the very beginning.

Your welcome pack, sent to every member, includes a packet of native flower seeds to plant, two postcards to keep or share, and your own Humanist Society lapel pin.

Our Society has been bringing humanists together since 1961, while the Happy Human on your pin has been an international symbol of humanism since 1965.

It’s a small symbol of a long tradition, and of the humanist movement you’re now part of.

Humanist Society Welcome Pack for Members Flatlay with everlasting daisies. Image shows two colourful postcards, a packet of flower seeds, a happy human humanist lapel pin and a membership certificate.

Ready to find your people?

Join thousands of people across Australia who are building thoughtful, ethical lives free from religion.