Welcome to the temporary Geography Victoria website

WHO WE ARE

Geography Victoria is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation, auspiced by the Royal Society of Victoria.

Victoria has not had a Geographical Society since 1920. Just over one hundred years later, Geography Victoria formed in 2021-2022 as a geographical organisation which provides opportunities to explore places as well as ideas.

The formation of Geography Victoria addresses a key recommendation of the National Committee for Geographical Sciences in 2018 and redresses the lack of a geographical organisation for Victorians.

Geography Victoria will bring together people of all ages, from all walks of life and with a broad range of interests to share in a range of geographical experiences aimed at developing a deeper understanding of community and environment.

WHAT WE DO

Geography Victoria will:

• Organise a diverse range of quality activities, including forums, panel discussions, lectures and fieldtrips, to promote and advance Geography in the community
• Increase public awareness and education in Geography through the publication of a broad range of geographical resources
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and the wider geography community
• Support Indigenous groups by striving to understand their geographies
• Support and encourages geographical submissions to appropriate authorities on the management of environmental and social issues in Australia
• Recognise Victorians who have demonstrated notable achievements in Geography.