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'''Wikimedia Australia Inc.''' (also known as WMAU) is a chapter of the [[wikimedia:Main Page|Wikimedia Foundation]], which is a service provider of ''wikis'', notably [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]], one of the largest online encyclopedias.
'''Wikimedia Australia Inc.''' (also known as WMAU) is the Australian chapter of the [[wikimedia:Main Page|Wikimedia Foundation]]. The Wikimedia Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation which provides several online collaborative ''wiki'' projects, most notably [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]], an internet-based encyclopaedia which is the largest and most popular reference website and one of the top ten most-visited websites worldwide.


'''[[w:Australian Business Number|ABN]]:''' 74 761 792 996<br />'''[[w:Consumer Affairs Victoria|Consumer Affairs Victoria]] Registration No.:''' A0051923E
'''[[w:Australian Business Number|ABN]]:''' 74 761 792 996<br />'''[[w:Consumer Affairs Victoria|Consumer Affairs Victoria]] Registration No.:''' A0051923E
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The purpose of the organisation is to:
The purpose of the organisation is to:
* organise and participate in educational and social events that promote development of Free Cultural Works and related open source software systems, in particular ''wikis''
* Organise, support and participate in educational and social events that promote development of Free Cultural Works and related open source software systems, in particular ''wikis''.
* increase public awareness, support and participation in the projects hosted by the [[wikimedia:Main Page|''Wikimedia Foundation'']] (WMF)
* Increase public awareness, support and participation in the projects hosted by the [[wikimedia:Main Page|''Wikimedia Foundation'']] (WMF).
* develop resources to assist Australians in the creation and maintenance of Free Cultural Works
* Develop resources to assist Australians in the creation and maintenance of Free Cultural Works.


Wikimedia Australia is recognised by the Wikimedia Foundation as a 'official chapter' and as such will offer members an official voice in the global Wikimedia community, whose aim is to create unencumbered resources for use throughout the world.
Wikimedia Australia is recognised by the Wikimedia Foundation as a 'official chapter' and as such will offer members an official voice in the global Wikimedia community, whose aim is to create unencumbered resources for use throughout the world.
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==Are you a charity?==
==Are you a charity?==


Wikimedia is a [[wikipedia:non-profit|non-profit]] association organised under the laws of [[wikipedia:Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[wikipedia:Australia|Australia]].
Wikimedia is a [[wikipedia:non-profit|non-profit]] association incorporated under the laws of [[wikipedia:Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[wikipedia:Australia|Australia]].


==Which projects do you support?==
==Which projects do you support?==


WMAU supports all of the projects run by the Wikimedia Foundation, and our members are actively contributing to many of the projects.
WMAU supports all projects run by the Wikimedia Foundation, and our members are actively contributing to these projects.


==How is the chapter run? ==
==How is the chapter run? ==
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This site also includes a complete list of [[meetings|committee meetings]] and [[resolutions]].
This site also includes a complete list of [[meetings|committee meetings]] and [[resolutions]].


Most of the interaction between committee members, members and community happens online, on our wikis, on mailing lists, and through electronic chat (IRC). Face-to-face meetings occasionally occur in each capital city.
Most of the interaction between committee members, members and the community happens online, on our wikis, on mailing lists, and through electronic chat (IRC). Face-to-face meetings, known as "wiki meetups", occasionally occur around Australia. These meetups are generally organised locally by members and project participants and new people are always welcome to attend.


The chapter also has a [[Statement of Purpose]] and [[rules]].
The chapter also has a [[Statement of Purpose]] and [[rules]].
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== How can I contact the Chapter? ==
== How can I contact the Chapter? ==


See the [[Contact]] page for details on how to contact the different parts of Wikimedia Australia.
See the [[Contact]] page for information on contacting Wikimedia Australia.

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Wikimedia Australia Inc. (also known as WMAU) is the Australian chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation. The Wikimedia Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation which provides several online collaborative wiki projects, most notably Wikipedia, an internet-based encyclopaedia which is the largest and most popular reference website and one of the top ten most-visited websites worldwide.

ABN: 74 761 792 996
Consumer Affairs Victoria Registration No.: A0051923E

What is the mission of the Chapter ?

The purpose of the organisation is to:

  • Organise, support and participate in educational and social events that promote development of Free Cultural Works and related open source software systems, in particular wikis.
  • Increase public awareness, support and participation in the projects hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF).
  • Develop resources to assist Australians in the creation and maintenance of Free Cultural Works.

Wikimedia Australia is recognised by the Wikimedia Foundation as a 'official chapter' and as such will offer members an official voice in the global Wikimedia community, whose aim is to create unencumbered resources for use throughout the world.

Are you a charity?

Wikimedia is a non-profit association incorporated under the laws of Victoria, Australia.

Which projects do you support?

WMAU supports all projects run by the Wikimedia Foundation, and our members are actively contributing to these projects.

How is the chapter run?

The Wikimedia Australia chapter is currently being organised by an Interim Committee, charged with the task of establishing the organisation and holding the initial AGM.

This site also includes a complete list of committee meetings and resolutions.

Most of the interaction between committee members, members and the community happens online, on our wikis, on mailing lists, and through electronic chat (IRC). Face-to-face meetings, known as "wiki meetups", occasionally occur around Australia. These meetups are generally organised locally by members and project participants and new people are always welcome to attend.

The chapter also has a Statement of Purpose and rules.

How can I contact the Chapter?

See the Contact page for information on contacting Wikimedia Australia.

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