Mission statement

To build research capacity and profile, and sustain momentum, in the field of Asian Australian Studies.

To build capacity for further academic and public events, collaborative projects, and grant applications.
To enhance and formalise critical research resources in this field.
To mentor and professionalise early career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral) involved in Asian Australian Studies.

To create a collaborative, engaged network of Asian Australian Studies scholars and cultural practitioners.
To coordinate panels/sessions focused on Asian Australian Studies at a range of peak inter/national conferences.
To generate grant applications as a result of cluster activities.
To convene major Asian Australian Studies conferences (most recently AAI 4 [9-11 November 2011; University of Melbourne]).
To improve and update web resources for Asian Australian Studies.