OASIIS

OCEANIA-ASIA SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION INTEGRITY & SAFETY

Towards a future where diverse voices across Asia and Oceania advance high-quality information

MISSION

Facilitating initiatives and collaborations that empower every community, regardless of language or culture, to contribute to a shared future built on credible information in Asia-Oceania.

Amplify member voices
Build skills and capacity
Create networks
Drive innovation
Engage with stakeholders

HISTORY

Oceania-Asia Society for Information Integrity & Safety (OASIIS) aspires to address the complex challenges surrounding misinformation and disinformation collectively across one of the world’s most linguistically and culturally diverse regions.

The idea was first discussed among media professionals at the Trusted Media Summit conference in Singapore in 2023, eventually leading to the election of Steering Committee members representing five sub-regions: Central, East, South, and Southeast Asia, as well as the Pacific.

In 2025, we received the ENGAGE grant from the Global Fact Check Fund, administered by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).

Since then, the Steering Committee has drafted the alliance’s constitution and registered it as a not-for-profit legal entity (a company limited by guarantee) in Australia.

For 2026, the focus will be to strengthen OASIIS membership. To formally join OASIIS, please fill up this form: https://bit.ly/oasiismembershipform

STEERING COMMITTEE

Alexandra Wake
Professor of Journalism at RMIT. President of Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia, Australia 🇦🇺
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Celine Isabelle Samson
Head of VERA Files’ Online Verification Team. The Philippines 🇵🇭
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Choo Ching Yee
Project manager, OASIIS. Malaysia 🇲🇾
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Holly Nott
Journalist. Australia 🇦🇺
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Hui-An Ho
Head of International Projects, Taiwan Fact-check Center. Taiwan 🇹🇼
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Jency Jacob
Managing Editor, BOOM Fact Check. India 🇮🇳
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Masato Kajimoto
Editor-in-chief, Annie Lab. Professor of Journalism at the University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong SAR 🇭🇰
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Parul Goswami
Director, DataLEADS. India 🇮🇳
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Septiaji Nugroho
Co-founder, Mafindo. Indonesia 🇮🇩
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Sushi Das
Lecturer, RMIT Information Integrity Hub, RMIT University. Australia 🇦🇺
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I join OASIIS?

We believe in the strength of numbers and that we are stronger together. We also envision OASIIS as the conduit to share limited resources, while also building a space to foster sharper skills and increase capacity. OASIIS is committed to forging cross-border collaborations and amplifying the impact of our partners within the region.

How can I participate or engage with OASIIS?

We are building different pathways so everyone working toward information integrity in Asia–Oceania can participate at a level that suits them:

Community member: If you haven't filled out the membership form yet, but you are getting regular updates, then you are here. This is what we call the open level. It is for anyone who is passionate about our mission and wants to know how we are doing.

Organisational member: You want to join and get involved? Here is the membership form. If you're part of an organisation (like a fact-checking project, newsroom, NGO or research group), we'd like one person to attend meetings (or a stand-in if they can't make it). We consider applications for individual members on a case-by-case basis for now. Please see the different categories on the membership registration form.

OASIIS Council member: For the next level, if you excel at devising strategies for continuity in challenging times and making quick informed decisions, we welcome you to try for our elected leadership roles representing one of our five sub-regions: East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania and Central Asia. These roles will be open for voting in the coming months.

I'm ready to commit. What are the requirements to join OASIIS?

A core criteria is you and/or organisation must be working to advance information integrity and must be based or serve the Asia-Oceania region.

You can apply under any of the three categories:
Category 1 (Media / Fact-checking initiatives);
Category 2 (CSOs / NGOs), and
Category 3 (Individuals).

Please note that OASIIS is currently prioritising applications from organisations. This focus helps us build structured collaboration, resource sharing, and collective representation from the start.

How much does membership cost?

For 2026, membership fees are waived.

I have already filled up the membership registration form for OASIIS before this… Am I already a member?

If you have filled up the membership registration form, thank you very much. We are still processing applications and will send a welcome email once this process is complete.

What if I have feedback or topic suggestions?