The Role of the Council of Australian Humanist Societies (CAHS) includes:

* Acting as the umbrella organisation for the Member Societies
* Organising an annual Convention each Easter (1998 will be in Adelaide)
* Publishing a quarterly journal, the Australian Humanist
* Monitoring legislation, especially to ensure the protection of human rights
* Promoting ethical standards in the community without reliance on blind faith
* Making submissions to governments on social and ethical issues
* Sponsoring the Australian Humanist of the Year award
* Liaising with other Humanist organisations around the world
* Participating as a member of the International Humanist and Ethical Union

Member Societies

Humanist Society of New South Wales
Humanist Society of Queensland
Humanist Society of South Australia
Humanist Society of Victoria
Humanist Society of Western Australia