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Just who are the DWCA?

The Doctor Who Club of Australia (formerly known as the Australasian Doctor Who Fan Club) was formed in 1976 when fans picketed the Sydney office of the ABC protesting a decision to drop the show. Now over thirty years later, the club has never looked back. This club is strictly and proudly a non-profit organisation, run entirely by unpaid volunteers. We are strongly opposed to any attempt to professionalise fandom.

For a more in depth run down on our history, from the very beginning to the present day, please check out the History page.

Just what do the DWCA do?

The DWCA exist for many reasons, but primarily so that we can get together as fans to celebrate Doctor Who, and enjoy all aspects of the programme. To do this, we provide as much opportunity as possible for our members to do just that, through events, publications and our shop.

What sort of events do we run?

Due to the vast distances involved in this country, most regular fan meetings in Australia are run by smaller, locally based clubs and informal groups of fans. The DWCA helps run a number of local groups, which run various types of gatherings, ranging from informal meetups at pubs, clubs and peoples homes, to organised day events. The club occasionally runs full-scale conventions - such as Whovention. These events are typically over a weekend, and in many cases, attract overseas guests.

For more information on DWCA events, please check out our Local Events and Whovention pages.

What sort of publications do you produce?

The DWCA like to keep their members and fellow fans up to date with the latest news concerning Doctor Who, which is done mainly through our two publications. Our club magazine, Data Extract, is produced quarterly, and contains news as well as reviews of the programme and various merchandise, amongst other things. Our club newsletter, Enlightenment and Persuasion, is also produced quarterly, but offset from Data Extract so that members receive the latest news every 6 weeks.

For more information on these publications, please have a look at our Data Extract and Enlightenment and Persuasion pages.

What was that you said about a Shop?

The DWCA Shop offers a selection of professional merchandise, including Doctor Who DVDs, blu-ray and videos from Roadshow and other independent sources, Doctor Who and other related audio CDs and books from Big Finish, Doctor Who novellas from Telos Publishing, Doctor Who trading cards from Strictly Ink, as well as the occasional rare and/or exclusive items direct to club members. Items are available through the club at significant savings compared with standard recommended retail prices.

An easier DWCA Shop online complete with shopping cart will be up and running very soon, but in the meantime, check out our latest catalogue here.

DWCA Shop now accepts online bank deposit and credit card payments.

So who runs the show these days?

President - Paul Deuis
Secretary - Roger Reynolds
Treasurer - Jon Andersen
Data Extract Editor - Lauren Davis
Enlightenment & Persuasion Editor - Tony Cooke
Membership - Sarah Winwood
Publicity - Jasmine Thorn
Events - Tai Wong
Shop Manager - David King