Non-government organisation, dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in the social sciences.

The Council for the Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences "helps members to contribute to public debate through programs for knowledge exchange and media awareness."

The Institute for Social Science Research is one of Australia's largest social science institutes.

The council promotes and supports university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities, including the following areas: health care, the environment, immigration, globalisation, ethics, human rights, politics and Aboriginal rights.

The Social Sciences Research Society (SoSReS) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization.