About Us
AUSTREK, The Star Trek Fan Club Inc, is a not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia.
Established in 1976, AUSTREK is a social club for individuals of all ages and from many different walks of life who share a common interest in the television and movie franchise Star Trek. AUSTREK is a great way for Star Trek fans to meet regularly and join in activities such as trivia games, costuming, quizzes, alien make-up techniques, conventions, picnics, phaser-strike tournaments, social BBQs, debates, costumed film premieres and heaps more.
We also have our regular newsletter, The Captain's Log which contains Star Trek and general science fiction news, book and film reviews, letters, articles, club news and lots more. In your Log you'll also find information on social activities, regular meetings and special events, including upcoming conventions.
In addition, your AUSTREK membership will get you discounts on Star Trek merchandise and services from participating businesses around Melbourne, including discount entry to conventions run by First Contact Conventions.
People often ask, "Why is Star Trek so popular?" At AUSTREK, we believe the positive vision of the future each episode envisages is the answer.
Gene Roddenberry's vision of all mankind working together in a great quest for knowledge sets the theme for each show and gives all the peoples of planet Earth a goal to work towards.
Austrek Statement of Purpose and Rules
Our Rules of Association (PDF) can be downloaded here.
Established in 1976, AUSTREK is a social club for individuals of all ages and from many different walks of life who share a common interest in the television and movie franchise Star Trek. AUSTREK is a great way for Star Trek fans to meet regularly and join in activities such as trivia games, costuming, quizzes, alien make-up techniques, conventions, picnics, phaser-strike tournaments, social BBQs, debates, costumed film premieres and heaps more.
We also have our regular newsletter, The Captain's Log which contains Star Trek and general science fiction news, book and film reviews, letters, articles, club news and lots more. In your Log you'll also find information on social activities, regular meetings and special events, including upcoming conventions.
In addition, your AUSTREK membership will get you discounts on Star Trek merchandise and services from participating businesses around Melbourne, including discount entry to conventions run by First Contact Conventions.
People often ask, "Why is Star Trek so popular?" At AUSTREK, we believe the positive vision of the future each episode envisages is the answer.
Gene Roddenberry's vision of all mankind working together in a great quest for knowledge sets the theme for each show and gives all the peoples of planet Earth a goal to work towards.
Austrek Statement of Purpose and Rules
Our Rules of Association (PDF) can be downloaded here.
Austrek Committee Members
AUSTREK's Committee consists of a President, a Vice President, a General Secretary, a Treasurer, and up to five general committee members. The committee is voted in annually at our Annual General Meeting (usually in March of each year).
Below are listed the committee for 2024.
Anyone wishing to also help out we would really love to hear from anyone interested in helping out. It's entirely voluntary, surprisingly fun, and a bit of hard work. But the more people we have the less each one has to do - it's all about teamwork!
If you're interested in joining the Committee and helping us organise and run events for Austrek, or even if you just want to find out more, please contact us at [email protected].
Below are listed the committee for 2024.
Anyone wishing to also help out we would really love to hear from anyone interested in helping out. It's entirely voluntary, surprisingly fun, and a bit of hard work. But the more people we have the less each one has to do - it's all about teamwork!
If you're interested in joining the Committee and helping us organise and run events for Austrek, or even if you just want to find out more, please contact us at [email protected].
President
Colin Parkinson - President / Rumours & Gossip / Memberships
Name: Colin Parkinson.
AKA: Col, Big Col.
Rank: President (Red Shirt)
Profile: Born into a modest family on the planet Earth, my interest in Star Trek was piqued through my Mother. The Mission Logs of the Star Ship Enterprise became compulsory studying every Sunday evening between 5-6pm. From then I devoted my spare time into the research of The Missions of the Enterprise B, Voyager and DS-9.
Joining Austrek in 2007 has introduced me to many fellow fans and developed good friendships along the way. My finest Trek experience had to be a trip to Paramount Studios itself back in 2013 and to get first-hand, behind the scenes of Star Trek. Hopefully as president I can add value to this great club.
Name: Colin Parkinson.
AKA: Col, Big Col.
Rank: President (Red Shirt)
Profile: Born into a modest family on the planet Earth, my interest in Star Trek was piqued through my Mother. The Mission Logs of the Star Ship Enterprise became compulsory studying every Sunday evening between 5-6pm. From then I devoted my spare time into the research of The Missions of the Enterprise B, Voyager and DS-9.
Joining Austrek in 2007 has introduced me to many fellow fans and developed good friendships along the way. My finest Trek experience had to be a trip to Paramount Studios itself back in 2013 and to get first-hand, behind the scenes of Star Trek. Hopefully as president I can add value to this great club.
Vice President
Amanda Millear - General Committee
I have been a member of Austrek since November 2014 and my first door prize was in 2015. Since then I have won many door prizes!
I attended my first ever Gala Ball that was 40 years of Austrek and 50 years of Star Trek, which was at the Amora Hotel in Richmond. I wore my Captain's Uniform for the first time and I felt proud wearing this. I also won best dancer prize and since then I have been known as the Dancing Queen.
This is my fourth year on the committee and I am very proud to be serving!
I have been a member of Austrek since November 2014 and my first door prize was in 2015. Since then I have won many door prizes!
I attended my first ever Gala Ball that was 40 years of Austrek and 50 years of Star Trek, which was at the Amora Hotel in Richmond. I wore my Captain's Uniform for the first time and I felt proud wearing this. I also won best dancer prize and since then I have been known as the Dancing Queen.
This is my fourth year on the committee and I am very proud to be serving!
Treasurer
John Newnham
General Secretary
Mary Newnham
General Committee
Emma Pippos
Mary Newnham
Janelle Jackson
Colin Russell
Nick Steedman
Mary Newnham
Janelle Jackson
Colin Russell
Nick Steedman
