Geelong Philatelic Society

Who Are We?

A Local Stamp Club with a Long History

The Geelong Philatelic Society is a not-for-profit club supporting stamp collectors in Geelong and the surrounding region for more than 90 years. Our members range from experienced philatelists to people just starting out — all united by a shared interest in stamps and postal history.

What We Do

We meet twice a month, at two different venues, each with a slightly different focus. See our meetings page for more information. What’s happening at each meeting can be found on our Calendar page. Both venues offer plenty of parking and are fully accessible for people with disabilities.

At every meeting you’ll find sales sheets and social time to enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits. Across the year we also offer:

Auctions

Mini Auctions at most meetings. Major Auctions two or three times a year.

Annual Competitions

Four Competitions - 1 page, 2 page, 6 page and 15 page competitions over 12 months.

Displays

There are members displays at most meetings throughout the year.

Collectibles Display

Members are invited to bring items of a non-philatelic nature to a meeting.

Quiz

A Philatelic Quiz is held each year.

Dinners

Two dinners each year with the Geelong Numismatic Society.

What is Stamp Collecting?

Stamp collecting, also known as philately, is the hobby of collecting and studying postage stamps and related postal items such as envelopes, postmarks, postcards and labels.

Some people enjoy the history and stories behind the stamps, as they often reflect important events, famous people, culture, wildlife and places from around the world. Others like the challenge of building a complete set, researching rare items, or organising and displaying their collection.

Collections can be focused in many different ways; by country, theme (such as animals, ships or sport), time period, postmarks, or postal history. Some collectors enjoy stamps simply as colourful miniature artworks, while others study them in great detail.

Stamp collecting can be enjoyed at any level, from a relaxing pastime to a serious research hobby, and it’s something people of all ages can enjoy at their own pace.