Humanist Society News

Why does building a stronger humanist movement matter? There are millions of non-religious Australians, but we still have an unorganised voice

At the 2026 World Humanist Congress in Ottawa, Canada, humanists from around the world came together to adopt a powerful new statement: ‘The Ottawa Declaration on Humanism as Resistance’.

The Humanist Society has long supported the campaign for a more accurate and inclusive Census question about religion.

Winter is the perfect time to slow down, share ideas, and connect with others, and that's exactly what we'll be doing at our Winter Gathering on Sunday 26 July.

Today, on the 21st of June, people around the world celebrate World Humanist Day as a chance to reflect on the values that unite us: reason, compassion, human dignity, and […]

As we celebrate World Humanist Day on the 21st of June, the Humanist Society is inviting our 6,000+ members and supporters to share their personal humanist stories.

Humanists Victoria warmly congratulates Humanists UK on reaching an extraordinary milestone: 130 years since its founding in 1896.

Humanists International has released a statement responding to the escalating crisis in Iran, condemning both internal repression and external military action.

John served on the committee of the Humanist Society of Victoria (HSV) from 2007 to 2020, and was vice-president from 2010 to 2018, bringing to bear his experience as social worker, member of Borderlands and of the Social Development Network.

We’re delighted to invite our community to come together for our Humanist Summer Gathering, a relaxed day focused on connection, conversation, and shared ideas.