Australian Nuclear Association
The Australian Nuclear Association Inc (ANA) is an independent incorporated scientific institution made up of persons drawn from the professions, business, government and universities, with an interest in nuclear topics. An important aim of the ANA is to enable members to meet on a regular basis. A second aim is to publish a quarterly newsletter "Nuclear Australia" to report mainly on events in the nuclear field in Australia, and this is sent to members and subscribers worldwide. Other aims are to make awards to recognise outstanding contributions to nuclear science and technology, and to support education and training.
Technical lectures by a leading expert in the field are usually held bi-monthly at the AINSE Lecture Theatre at Lucas Heights, NSW. In alternate months, lectures are arranged by the Nuclear Engineering Panel of Engineers Australia at the Engineers Australia Lecture Theatre, Chatswood, NSW. Details of ANA and Panel meetings are listed on the Technical Program .
The ANA hosts international and national conferences. International conferences hosted by ANA include the 9th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference 1994, the Second International Conference on Isotopes 1997 and the 15th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference 2006, all in Sydney. In addition, the ANA has hosted eight national conferences on Nuclear Science & Engineering in Australia, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011 held in Canberra or Sydney.
The ANA is a Member of the Pacific Nuclear Council and the ANA's previous Secretary, Dr Clarence J. Hardy, was Past President of the Pacific Nuclear Council - an organisation representing over 60,000 professionals in the nuclear field in 10 countries around the Pacific Basin. The ANA is also a member of the International Nuclear Societies Council and an Affiliate of the World Nuclear Association and has bilateral cooperation agreements with a number of overseas Nuclear Societies.
The Australian Nuclear Association is incorporated in NSW. The ANA Constitution was adopted on 25th October 1983 and amended on August 1997 and August 2011.
ANA Members are cordially invited to attend Committee meetings as observers. Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday or Thursday in the month. Members planning to attend should contact the Secretary by email at ana.info@optusnet.com.au a few days before the planned date to confirm meeting times and location.
Committee
The officers and committee members of the ANA for 2010/2011 are:
| President | Dr Therese Donlevy |
| Vice-President | Dr Don Higson |
| Secretary | Dr John Harries |
| Treasurer | Dr Peter Airey |
| Committee Members | Mr Roger Alsop Prof Henk Heijnis Dr Neil McDonald |
To contact the ANA Committee please email ana.info@optusnet.com.au
Our mail address is:
| Australian Nuclear Association PO Box 472 Engadine NSW 2233 Australia |
Last Updated 12 Oct 2011
