Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc.

Supporting consulting and professional archaeologists across Australia

The Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Incorporated (AACAI) is the peak professional association for consulting and professional archaeologists across Australia. AACAI establishes, maintains and encourages adherence to professional standards and ethics by fellow consultants, and we support and encourage research in all forms of archaeology, especially those with relevance to consultancy work.

Member Benefits

  • Professional profile on our website
  • Discounts on professional development and training opportunities
  • Early and free access to articles published in our journal
  • Access to newsletters, monographs and other helpful resources

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Journal of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists (JAACA)

JAACA is the official journal of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Incorporated

Access to this fully online, peer-reviewed journal is free through the AACAI website, with volumes published yearly. AACAI members will receive access to articles immediately when they are published (via the member profile portal)

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AACAI Student Support Fund

The AACAI Student Support Fund was established in 2010 to provide financial assistance to Honours and coursework Masters students engaged in research that directly contributes to consulting archaeological practice. Since then, $66,198 has been distributed to 37 recipients (approximately $1,800 per person).

Key AACAI Codes & Policies

AACAI hold the highest professional standards in ethics and policy relating to consulting archaeology in Australia.

AACAI Members are expected to adhere to these codes and policies, and promote them across the profession.

If you consider that an AACAI member has breached our Code of Ethics or failed to adhere to the AACAI Constitution, you can lodge a complaint by contacting our Secretariat