The Australian Skeptics (Victorian Branch) is an evidence-based organisation run by volunteer members.
The Skeptics encourage thoughtful, rational exploration of the world around us. We do not believe in the paranormal, miracle cures, astrology and the like. We do believe in reproducible results, recognising that sometimes not finding an expected result is an important part of the scientific process. To this end, the Skeptics are keen to promote scientific education and a sense of wonder in the natural world.
The Skeptics encourage people to think carefully and seek appropriate evidence before coming to a conclusion on an issue. Things that sound “too good to be true” – usually aren’t true! Science has revealed many amazing things, but amazing claims are also used to deceive and to defraud innocent people.
President: Chris Guest
Vice President, Terry Kelly
Australian Skeptics (Victorian Branch) Committee 2019_20
President: Chris Guest
Vice-President: Terry Kelly
Secretary: Michelle Bijkersma
Treasurer: Ken Greatorex
Nik Alksnis, Svetlana Bavykina, Allison Christians, Steve Exton, Francesca Folk-Scolaro, Scott Keene, Mary-Jo O’Rourke, Monica Quijano
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Below, photos from some of our events:
Terry Kelly opens a Skeptic Café – April 2012
“Last Night at the Clyde” March 2019: L to R Juha Junkkonen; Francesca Folk Scolaro; Richard Collmann; Ross Finlay & Pauli Ohukainnen
James Randi at La Notte – Nov 2012
Eugenie Scott, Skeptic Café – April 2012
Leo Egwe, Skeptic Café, Aug 2011
Dr Ken Harvey, March 2012
Krissy Wilson, Aug 2011
Dr Rachael Dunlop, June 2011
Dr Andrew Prentice speaks to the Victorian Skeptics, 20th of July 2009
Victorian Skeptics 