The ACT Philatelic Council’s executive comprises six members nominated by the Philatelic Society of Canberra, up to two stamp dealers, other members ‘co-opted’ by the Council and an Australia Post observer. The Council seeks to promote philately in the ACT and the surrounding areas of New South Wales. For example, it provides support for the circulation of exchange books to clubs on the South Coast of New South Wales, for promotional mail outs, for bringing speakers to provide displays at club meetings and for the the Juniors' Club.

ACT Philatelic Council Meetings

The ACT Philatelic Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Philatelic Society of Canberra Clubroom in the Griffin Centre, Bunda St Civic. 

Canberra Stampshows

The Council supports the biennial state-level exhibitions held in Canberra by the Philatelic Society of Canberra. 

The Shakespeare Award

The Shakespeare Award was introduced by the Council to recognise people who have made outstanding contributions to philately in the ACT.  Alan Salisbury was the inaugural winner of the award which has also been made to Ed Druce and Elspeth Bodley.

Youth Development Programme and Juniors' Club

The Council has a Youth Officer who is responsible for promoting youth philately in the ACT and for liaising with the APF’s youth officer and those of other State Councils. The Philatelic Society of Canberra holds a monthly meeting for Juniors.  The Youth Officer can be contacted by e-mail. 

Philatelic Society of Canberra 

Information about the Philatelic Society of Canberra including details of its meetings, stamp markets and other activities can be found by visiting their website.

Contacting the ACT Philatelic Council

All inquiries about organised philately in the ACT and services provided by the ACT Philatelic Council should be sent to The Secretary (Dingle Smith), ACT Philatelic Council, GPO Box 980, Canberra ACT 2601 or by e-mail.