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Explore a wide range of services available through the AAF.

Solutions

The AAF has a number of solutions available. We can work with you to find a solution that best suits your organisation’s needs.

For users

Access national research and education services with one username and password.

For national research infrastructures

We are partnering with fellow national research infrastructures to enable system-wide trust and identity.

For education organisations

Securely share information and collaborate with all Australian universities, CSIRO, NSW Health and other research organisations.

For publishers and platforms

Provide your content to all Australian universities, CSIRO and medical research institutes with a single configuration.

Seamless and trusted access for the Australian research and higher education sector*

AAF provides trusted access to national and international research services to enable Australian research and innovation

12.6M
Sessions for all services
109
Organisations connected to the AAF
685
Australian service connections
481
International service connections
99.95%
AAF cloud services availability

*1 Jan 2025 to 8 Dec 2025

Featured stories and case studies

Supporting research for vulnerable communities

AURIN and the Australian Access Federation (AAF) enable access to data that underpins research to support a healthy society and addresses inequities in urban planning. Through integration with the AAF’s Federation, AURIN enables users from all sectors to seamlessly access critical datasets and analytical tools, driving forward research into Australia’s urban and regional development.

TERN staff in the field, in Australian scrubland

Connecting biodiversity and climate researchers to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time

The Australian Access Federation (AAF) enables access to critical ecosystem research data at the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN Australia) and strengthens national collaboration.

Bridging Innovation: AAF and SAHMRI Connect South Australian Researchers for Better, More Equitable Healthcare

In a major step forward for South Australian research infrastructure, the AAF and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) have deepened their collaboration, now supporting more than 700 researchers annually. The partnership is being hailed as a model for how secure digital access can drive innovation and equity in healthcare.

Enabling national and international researchers with open access to their state-of-the-art phenotyping

Australian Plant Phenomics Network’s connection to the Federation enables national and international researchers with open access to their state-of-the-art phenotyping.

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