Special Interest Groups

A Special interest Group (SIG) is a group of 15 or more AARE members with shared research interests. SIGs support networking with fellow researchers and are a benefit of their membership with AARE. SIGs undertake a diverse range of activities including organising events, discussion groups, research training, convening symposia, contributions to AARE news and the Australian Educational Researcher, etc. AARE members volunteer as SIG convenors. The SIGs Co-ordinator oversees all the SIGS and is an elected member on the AARE Executive.

SIGs are led by a Convenor and Co-Convenor(s) who are responsible for organizing the group’s activities and delegate responsibilities. All members of SIGs must be current financial members of AARE. Non-AARE members are strongly encouraged to join the Association to help support the infrastructure provided to SIGs by AARE.

Further information

• Special Interest Group Policy including Social Media Policy
• Information for Convenor and Co-Convenor(s)
• SIG Funding opportunities

How to obtain approved funds 

AARE is happy to pay in the following ways:

• Direct to a company on provision of an invoice
• As reimbursement to a person on provision of receipts
• As reimbursement to a University on provision of receipts

All payments must be approved by the SIG convenor or project lead. AARE makes payments every fortnight on a Wednesday and most payments will be completed at these times. However, if you have an urgent request for payment please contact the AARE office. 

Please use this form to apply for payment. (You must be logged in as an AARE member to access this form).