ASF Inc. is an Environmental Organisation, registered by the Department of the Environment and Heritage in Canberra, with the primary objective of protecting the cave and karst environment of Australia. Formed in 1956, it is a national organisation consisting of about 30 clubs and 1100 individuals, where each full-member club has votes on the governing Council according to its size. Between the annual Council Meetings, the Federation is governed by an elected Executive. There is also provision for non-voting membership by individuals and organisations. A full conference with field trips is held every two years in a different State.

2013 ASF Conference "TROGalong" - 6-11 January 2013 TROGalong Initial Information here

NEW - Conference website is located at www.asfconference.org.au/2013 Registrations can be made from the website

As an Environmental Organisation, the Federation maintains a Public Fund, The ASF Karst Conservation Fund, to support its environmental objectives, donations to which are tax-deductible. Post to:

The ASF Karst Conservation Fund
c/- G. Matts
176 William Street,
Bankstown, NSW, 2200

For all other enquiries, including bequests:

Australian Speleological Federation
PO Box 388
BROADWAY NSW 2007

Or email enquiries can be made to asfinfo@caves.org.au

More information on the The ASF Karst Conservation Fund can be found here.

Individuals can join the ASF. Print the membership form and send the form with payment to the membership secretary. Details are on the form. Existing members can update their details via the Membership DB

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