Australian-Turkish Friendship Society

The Australian-Turkish Friendship Society (ATFS) is a non-profit, non-political organisation. Established in 1983 by a group of Australian-Turkish community members working on a voluntary basis, the Society’s objective is to disseminate information about Turkish people and their culture. English is the main language used in the activities of the Society.

The focus of the Society’s activities is on Turkish people living in Australia. The Society believes that an improved understanding of the cultural background of Turkish people is essential for the community’s integration into Australian society.

The Australian-Turkish Friendship Society ceased operating in 2003.

Publications

Akçelik, R. (ed.). Change and Persistence of Turkish Culture. Seminar Papers, Monash University (14 April 1984). Australian-Turkish Friendship Society Publications, No. 1. Melbourne, Australia, 1984. [ISBN 0 9590789 0 8]

Akçelik, R. (ed.). Before and After Gallipoli: A Collection of Australian and Turkish Writings. Conference Papers, Melbourne University (11 May 1985) and Selected Turkish Writings. Australian-Turkish Friendship Society Publications, No. 2. Melbourne, Australia, 1986. [ISBN 0 9590789 1 6, ISSN 0815-385X]

Akçelik, R. and Elley, J. (eds). Turkish Community in Australia. Conference Papers, Phillip Institute of Technology (20 August 1988). Australian-Turkish Friendship Society Publications, No. 3. Melbourne, Australia, 1988. [ISBN 0 9590789 2 4, ISSN 0815-385X]

Akçelik, R. (ed.). Turkish Youth in Australia. Conference Papers, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (29 August 1992). Australian-Turkish Friendship Society Publications, No. 4. Melbourne, Australia, 1992. [ISBN 0 9590789 3 2, ISSN 0815-385X]