ANZSI is offering Scholarships of AUD$1,000 to eligible applicants (including ANZSI members), for enrolment in, and completion of, an approved online indexing course. One year of ANZSI membership will also be  provided to the successful recipient/s.

We are excited to announce that the Society will be holding a conference later this year, and planning is well underway. Attendance will be in person.

As part of our celebrations for our 50^th anniversary year, we are also very pleased to announce that the Society will be providing a 50% travel rebate for members travelling from New Zealand and/or within Australia.

Title/Theme:  ‘From Foundation to Future: Celebrating 50 years of ANZSI’

Dates:  Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October 2026 (add it to your calendars!)

Location:  Charles Sturt University Convention Centre, Wagga Wagga, NSW

Accommodation:  Wide range available, including on campus

Travel:  Wagga Wagga is easily accessible by road, rail and air

Program:  A combination of papers, round-table and panel sessions.

Post-conference workshops:  In conjunction with the conference, we will also be holding training workshops on Saturday 31 October.

Further information:  Please go the ‘ANZSI Conference 2026’ page (direct link on ANZSI website home page).  There you will find details of the program as they become available, as well as information on registration, travel to Wagga Wagga, accommodation and local attractions in and around the area.

Queries to:  Karen Gillen

Karen Gillen and Mary Coe
Co-Chairs, ANZSI Conference Committee

Part 1. Indexing Whatchamacallits and Thingamajigs. How to Word Vague, Implied, and Elusive References (Joan Shapiro)

Part 2. Beginnings and Endings . How to Make the Most of Introductions and Conclusions (Gina Guilinger)

Part 3. Beyond the Book: Managing Supplemental Materials. (Devon Thomas)

Full information about the webinars can be found here

The discount code for ANZSI members has been sent out separately by email.

The American Society for Indexing (ASI) has published a Statement on AI and Book Indexing with recommendations for  authors and editors,  publishers and indexers.

The ISC/SCI 2026 virtual conference, ‘Sorting It Out’, will take place on April 10–11, 2026 with pre-conference events on Thursday, April 9. All will take place over Zoom. Registration will begin in February.

A preliminary conference program including pricing and registration can be found on their conference page