The broad aims of the association are as follows.

1. Raising profile

  • To raise profile of those working in the field, promoting Australasian work internationally, but also increasing awareness of Digital Humanities work within national contexts.
  • Facilitate shared awareness around common issues.
  • Showcase exemplary and innovative Australasian projects and initiatives.

2. Policy advocacy, lobbying and influence

  • Provide advice and recommendations to government agencies and institutions.
  • Advocate for the recognition of research output in digital forms.
  • To promote the national benefit of Digital Humanities work as a national priority area.

3. Enlarge the field, collaborate

  • Connect with other disciplines and knowledge, e.g. social sciences, geography, indigenous studies.
  • Promote cross-disciplinary alliances.
  • Identify funding sources; seek collaborative funding for research efficiencies.

4. Provide career development and professional advice

  • Support individuals in developing career paths, building skills, contacts, and facility for transitioning between sectors.

5. Act as a ‘methodological commons’

  • Provide a portal/gateway for the sharing of best practice in digital technologies across a range of fields in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
  • Provide guidance and development of standards.
  • Promote best practice in the application of Digital Humanities research and teaching.