About

Are you interested in fairy tales from all over the world?

Would you like to explore them from an Australian perspective?

The Australian Fairy Tale Society is a national society with branches in most states and territories, that aims to explore fairy tales through an Australian perspective, and to stimulate the creation of Australian interpretations: academic, creative, and performative.

It’s an incredible mix of writers, artists, storytellers, musicians, academics and fairy tale lovers; a full spectrum of knowledge and enthusiasm that makes for a magical mix. Local Rings and our Magic Mirror (on zoom) gather throughout the year to explore specific stories, like a book club for fairy tales. We host an annual conference, and have an irregular ezine, a YouTube channel, Redbubble merchandise store, and an original anthology, South of the Sun: Australian Fairy Tales for the 21st Century, which showcases our talented members. Another one, West of the Moon: More Australian Fairy Tales for the 21st Century, is in progress.

Member Benefits

* Attend any of the Fairy Tale Ring meetings currently operating in Adelaide, Brisbane, Illawarra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, as well as the online Magic Mirror.

* Exclusive access to the members-only section of the AFTS website.

* Exclusive access to all the Fairy Tale Ring Reference Reading and Points to Ponder lists.

* Discount rates to annual conferences.

* Discount rates for other AFTS events such as exhibitions, concerts or seminars.

* Free, exclusive access to all conference audio recordings.

* Networking opportunities with AFTS members across the nation.

* Networking opportunities with artistic and academic professionals, performers and skilled artisans working with fairy tales.

* Free, exclusive access to the AFTS ezine.

* Exclusive opportunity to submit your fairy tale themed writing/art to the AFTS ezine, and AFTS anthologies.

* Opportunities to have personal, independent and/or professional fairy tale related work promoted via the ezine and social media.

* Invitation to nominate to be on the AFTS Committee or fill executive roles.

* The right to nominate and vote for AFTS committee members and at the AGM.

* The right to vote on AFTS constitutional amendments that may arise at the Annual General Meeting.

* The right to vote for the annual AFTS Award winner.

Contact the host of Membership Renewal 2026-27