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Australian Access Federation

@aaf.edu.au

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Australian Access Federation (AAF) is the Research and Higher Education Identity Access Federation of Australia. We are Australia’s #NCRIS capability building a system-wide approach to Trust and Identity, and the #ORCID Consortium Lead for Australia.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 16h

💻 Federation Connected Services Spotlight: Digital Research Skills Australasia (DReSA) Strong research depends on infrastructure and the skills to use it. DReSA helps researchers find training opportunities and resources across Australia & NZ. 🔗 dresa.org.au #ResearchInfrastructure #NCRISImpact

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 29/09/2026

🌐 What happens when AI agents outnumber human researchers? At #eResearchAU, AAF Head of T&I Strategy & Futures John Scullen will explore what trust and identity could look like in a future shaped by both human and machine actors. 🔗 lnkd.in/d8fpkrwK #TrustAndIdentity #AI #FutureOfResearch

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 25/09/2026

🐨 A new report from Lateral Economics found Australia’s environmental research infrastructure delivers more than $1.5 billion in annual benefits. #TrustedAccess helps connect researchers to the services and infrastructure behind that impact. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/Y4AjD #NCRIS #TrustAndIdentity

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 16/09/2026

Looking forward to connecting with the digital research community at #eResearchAU 2026 in Melbourne in October. Join the #AAF team across five sessions on #T&I Australia, impact tracking, #ORCID, AI in research and #digitaltrust, plus celebrating 10 years of ORCID in Aus 🔗 aaf.edu.au/project/aaf-...

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 11/09/2026

📣 AAF's 2026 Annual Survey is now open At the AAF, we are committed to continuously improving the services, resources and support we provide to Australia's higher education and research ecosystem. Share your insights in 5 mins - responses close 30 Sept. Take the survey: su.vc/aaf2026survey

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 24/08/2026

As part of the #NCRIS20 video series, George Sainsbury from #APPN explains how trusted access services provided by AAF help connect researchers to the infrastructure supporting climate-resilient crop research. 🌱🎥 Watch here: #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 19/08/2025

Trusted identity. Limitless discovery. The AAF is Australia's Trust and Identity Capability for the national research infrastructure system, empowering researchers, educators and students to access digital resources seamlessly. Find out more > www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWm... #AAF #NCRIS

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 15/08/2025

▶️ #ICYMI: Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure – recording available. Trust and identity underpins every aspect of modern research – it is critical infrastructure that will create significant advances in outcomes for Australian researchers. Watch now > aaf.edu.au/project/trus...

Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure - Information Session Recording - Australian Access Federation

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 14/08/2025

This visual highlights how the Australian Access Federation enables secure, seamless access across national and international universities and research institutes, underpinning limitless collaboration and innovation. #AustralianAccessFederation #NCRIS #NCRISImpact

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 14/08/2025

Australia’s higher education and research ecosystem is powered by millions of invisible digital connections that enable groundbreaking discoveries - from decoding the universe to advancing clinical trials and environmental modelling. #NationalScienceWeek

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 07/08/2025

🔬 The Australian Access Federation (AAF) is transforming Australia’s research, teaching, and learning communities by delivering innovative technology solutions and policy, that provide secure access to digital resources and infrastructure, across the entire ecosystem. Learn more >

What is the AAF?

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 01/08/2025

Since the launch of the Australian Consortium in 2016, the AAF have led and encouraged the adoption of @orcid.org in the Australian higher education, research and innovation sectors. Read more > aaf.edu.au/project/enco... #aaf #orcid

Encouraging the adoption of ORCID in the Australian higher education and research sector - Australian Access Federation

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 31/07/2025

Here are some of the team's key takeaways: >Inspiring to hear firsthand the exciting progress and collaboration happening across NCRIS activities >Enjoyed being part of an inspiring event that champions collaboration and curiosity We look forward to continuing to connect with the community in 2025.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 31/07/2025

Head of Support, Terry Smith, ORCID Community Specialist, Julie Toohey and Technical Support Analyst, Finn McCarthy, recently attended the recent Research Bazaar (ResBaz) Queensland at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay.

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 30/07/2025

The Action Plan is critical to increasing the quality of data available to ARC, and is in alignment with the National PID Strategy and Roadmap activity. To learn more and view the ARC's PID Action Plan, visit > www.arc.gov.au/news-publica... #orcid @orcid.org #persistentidentifiers

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 30/07/2025

As ORCID Consortium Lead for Australia, the AAF welcomes the announcement of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) PID Action Plan. ARC's PID Action Plan will increase the use of priority persistent identifiers, including ORCID iDs throughout ARC systems.

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 23/07/2025

TERN was one of the earliest national infrastructure service providers to integrate with AAF, offering seamless access to their valuable services. Find out about upcoming events AAF is attending on our website > aaf.edu.au/about/whats-... #AAF #NCRIS #trustandidentitycapability

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 23/07/2025

AAF's Solutions Architect, Anurag Katariya, co-presented with TERN, providing an overview of the Federation and current work underway with national research infrastructure partners to enable a seamless and secure research ecosystem for researchers.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 23/07/2025

The Symposium offered valuable insight into how @tern-aus.bsky.social's infrastructure is being leveraged to drive sustainable ecosystem management across Australia. TERN's connection to the Federation ensures Australian researchers can seamlessly access services and data they need.

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 23/07/2025

The AAF was pleased to attend the recent TERN 2025 Science Symposium, hosted at the State Library of Queensland. This informative event brought together researchers, students, government and industry to share updates on cutting-edge research, technological developments, collaborations and more.

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 21/07/2025

🗓️ Tomorrow: Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice, 22 July 2025, 11.00am AEST. The aim of this CoP is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, and share valuable insights and practical strategies derived from ORCID resources. Register now > aaf.edu.au/project/aust... @orcid.org

Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice (CoP) call: July 2025 - Australian Access Federation

You're invited to join the Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice, Tuesday 22 July 2025 11.00am AEST. During this session we will discuss the latest news from ORCID, share valuable insights...

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 15/07/2025

The GUARDIANS project will empower Australian researchers to easily and securely discover, access, analyse and use human genomics data across national infrastructure, using the latest tools and resources. Read more > aaf.edu.au/project/guar... #AustralianAccessFederation #NCRIS #NCRISimpact

Implementing best practice identity and access management solutions for responsible human omics research data sharing - Australian Access Federation

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 15/07/2025

As experts in trust and identity, the AAF have partnered with the @ausbiocommons.bsky.social #GUARDIANS project to implement best practice identity and access management solutions to improve Australia’s capacity to share human omics research data securely and responsibly.

Implementing best practice identity and access management solutions for responsible human omics research data sharing - Australian Access Federation

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 11/07/2025

🚀 We're Hiring: Portfolio Manager – Trust & Identity Projects 📍 Location: Australia | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Australian Access Federation (AAF) 🔗 Apply now or share with someone who’d be a great fit! aaf.edu.au/about/careers/

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 11/07/2025

🗓️ORCID Members Drop-in sessions. Now available to book every Wednesday and Thursday. Book a call ORCID Community Specialist, Julie Toohey, to discuss how you can make the most out of your ORCID membership. Book now > aaf.edu.au/project/orci...

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 11/07/2025

🚀 We're Hiring: Portfolio Manager – Trust & Identity Projects 📍 Location: Australia | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Australian Access Federation (AAF) 🔗 Apply now or share with someone who’d be a great fit! aaf.edu.au/about/careers/

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 04/07/2025

📝 We want to hear from you - please complete our website feedback survey. Your feedback is valuable to us and will help us shape improvements being made to the AAF's website. Complete the survey now by visiting > aaf.edu.au#survey #AustralianAccessFederation #trustandidentitycapability

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 02/07/2025

Register now > aaf.edu.au/project/aust... #AustralianAccessFederation #NCRIS #NCRISimpact #research #digitalresearch #trustandidentitycapability #orcid #persistentidentifiers

Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice (CoP) call: July 2025 - Australian Access Federation

You're invited to join the Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice, Tuesday 22 July 2025 11.00am AEST. During this session we will discuss the latest news from ORCID, share valuable insights...

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 02/07/2025

A week before the session, we will send out an agenda for the session. This is your chance to help shape the discussion especially if there is a topic you’re passionate about or would like to explore. Simply let us know and we will incorporate it into the agenda for the session.

Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice (CoP) call: July 2025 - Australian Access Federation

You're invited to join the Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice, Tuesday 22 July 2025 11.00am AEST. During this session we will discuss the latest news from ORCID, share valuable insights...

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 02/07/2025

🗓️ Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice, 22 July 2025, 11.00am AEST. The aim of this session is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, and share valuable insights and practical strategies derived from @orcid.org resources.

Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice (CoP) call: July 2025 - Australian Access Federation

You're invited to join the Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice, Tuesday 22 July 2025 11.00am AEST. During this session we will discuss the latest news from ORCID, share valuable insights...

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 30/06/2025

From researchers and datasets to software and institutions, PIDs provide clear, reliable identification across the research ecosystem. Read more > aaf.edu.au/the-importan... #AustralianAccessFederation #NCRIS #NCRISimpact #trustandidentitycapability #orcid #persistentidentifiers

The importance of persistent identifiers in the Age of AI - Australian Access Federation

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 30/06/2025

The Age of Artificial Intelligence is rapidly accelerating, and now more than ever, it is crucial to know and trust the origin of information. Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) play a critical role in modern research by ensuring the provenance, discoverability, and traceability of scientific outputs.

The importance of persistent identifiers in the Age of AI - Australian Access Federation

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 26/06/2025

To stay up-to-date with the latest ORCID Consortium news, sign up for our quarterly ORCID newsletter >> aaf.edu.au#newsletters #AustralianAccessFederation #NCRIS #NCRISimpact #research #digitalresearch #trustandidentitycapability #orcid #persistentidentifiers

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 26/06/2025

@orcid.org is a persistent identifier (an ORCID iD) that researchers own and control, distinguishing them from every other researcher. The AAF leads the Australian ORCID Consortium. We support organisational members to understand the benefits of ORCID and offer local support.

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 25/06/2025

🗓️ AAF will be attending the TERN Science Symposium 2025, 2 – 3 July, in Brisbane. Come and say hello to the team at the AAF booth. AAF's Solutions Architect, Anurag Katariya, will be presenting 'Secure access to Ecosystem Research Data Infrastructure' with our colleagues from TERN.

AAF at TERN Science Symposium 2025 - Australian Access Federation

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 24/06/2025

Through an internationally interoperable framework, Trust and Identity enables thematic transformation. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how the AAF can support seamless access to data, services and compute to these transformative collaborations - trust.aaf.edu.au/about/contac...

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 24/06/2025

AAF's Portfolio Manager, Sarah Thomas, recently attended the Collaborate Innovate Conference held in Melbourne. It was a very insightful conference & gave the AAF a greater understanding of how Trust and Identity can provide seamless and secure access to data, services and compute to CRCs.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 23/06/2025

🗓️ AAF will be attending Research Bazaar (#ResBaz) Queensland next week from July 1-3, University of the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay. AAF’s @orcid.org Community Specialist, Julie Toohey, will be presenting at ResBaz on July 1, at 11.00am AEST. Find out more > aaf.edu.au/project/aaf-...

AAF at ResBaz Queensland 2025 - Australian Access Federation

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 19/06/2025

Hear from Prof Wojtek Goscinski – Chief Executive Officer – from @nifaustralia.bsky.social, Dr Kelsey Druken – Associate Director, Release Management from @access-nri.bsky.social and Dr Lisa Yen - Chief Executive Officer - from @micro-au.bsky.social. Watch now > aaf.edu.au/project/trus...

Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure - Information Session Recording - Australian Access Federation

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 19/06/2025

Recording now available: Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure. Hear about the progress to date & how the national research infrastructure community are co-designing a connected and secure digital research ecosystem. This session features guest speakers from our incubator partners.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 17/06/2025

🗓 Starting soon: Australian Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure - Information Session | 18 June, 11am AEST #Online Featuring guest speakers from @nifaustralia.bsky.social, @access-nri.bsky.social and @micro-au.bsky.social Register now > aaf.edu.au/project/trus...

Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure - Information Session - Australian Access Federation

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 16/06/2025

🗓 Upcoming Event: Australian Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure - Information Session | 18 June, 11am AEST #Online Featuring guest speakers from @nifaustralia.bsky.social, @access-nri.bsky.social and @micro-au.bsky.social. Register now > aaf.edu.au/project/trus...

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 09/06/2025

🗓 Upcoming Event: Australian Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure - Information Session | 18 June, 11am AEST #Online Featuring guest speakers from @nifaustralia.bsky.social and @access-nri.bsky.social. Find out more and register now > aaf.edu.au/project/trus...

Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 04/06/2025

Learnings from Identiverse help shape best practice delivery of AAF products and services into the future. Learn more > aaf.edu.au/project/aaf-... #AustralianAccessFederation #NCRIS #NCRISimpact #research #digitalresearch #trustandidentitycapability

AAF at Identiverse 2025 - Australian Access Federation

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 04/06/2025

🗓️ AAF at Identiverse, June 3-6, Las Vegas. Representatives from AAF's leadership team are pleased to be attending this year's event. Identiverse is an annual international event for the identity and security community.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 02/06/2025

The platform ensures data custodians can make data accessible for research, without compromising privacy or trust. To learn more about Reconciliation Week 2025, visit > www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/nat... #AustralianAccessFederation #NCRIS #NCRISimpact #trustandidentitycapability

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NRW2025: Bridging Now to Next

The #NRW2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future in our reconciliation journey.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 02/06/2025

As well as partnering on the CADRE initiative (Coordinated Access for Data, Researchers and Environments), which addresses the need for a shared platform specifically designed for managing data in the humanities and social sciences community.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 02/06/2025

We are working with fellow national research infrastructure providers to implement a Trust and Identity Framework for national scale access that is based on FAIR and CARE principles for data and compute.

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NRW2025: Bridging Now to Next

The #NRW2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future in our reconciliation journey.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 02/06/2025

The National Reconciliation Week 2025 theme, 'Bridging Now to Next', reflects on the ongoing connection between past, present and future. At the AAF, we are committed to fostering inclusive digital infrastructure that supports equity and access for all.

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NRW2025: Bridging Now to Next

The #NRW2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future in our reconciliation journey.

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Australian Access Federation @aaf.edu.au · 29/05/2025

AAF is partnering with NRI to develop a seamless, secure and globally connected research ecosystem. The combination of policies and technology will deliver a privacy enhancing and cyber secure experience for end users of Australia's NRI through a system-wide framework for trust and identity.

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