The Asia Literacy Teachers Association of Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and ATO endorsed Charitable Institution dedicated to the advancement of education in Australia. Our educational goals are achieved via the promotion of Asia Literacy and the evolution of Asia-engaged schools, by building an awareness of Asia Literacy through grassroots networks in schools and local communities.
The Association represents 600 NSW Catholic School Principals from Primary, Secondary and Special Schools which includes Systemic and Congregational Schools
The Association of Independent Schools (AIS) is the peak body for independent schools in NSW and represents the interests of all independent schools in consultations with governments, statutory authorities and a wide range of other education stakeholders.
ATESOL - Association for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Association for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ATESOL caters to educators from all sectors and in all areas, with the aim of promoting and developing the teaching of English to speakers of other languages and to cooperate with other bodies with similar aims. It also offers professional activities and teacher education programes. www.atesolnsw.org
The Australian Literacy Educators' Association is dedicated to the improvement of literacy development and language learning at all levels. It provides support and professional development to educators and others interested in literacy through international, national, state and regional conferences, workshops and seminars, journals, position papers and other publications.
Australian Association for the Teaching of English
AATE is the national arm of Australian state/territory associations for the teaching of English - all members of these organisations pay an affiliation fee to AATE, and are automatically members of it.
AATE members are part of an international network of teachers with a commitment to teaching and learning in the field of language and literacy. By joining your state English teachers' association you can have a voice on national issues concerned with teaching and learning in English.
ASLA promotes and provides educational training of teacher librarians. It is a forum for the exchange of ideas and information concerning the functioning of school libraries and resource centers. IT aims to establish links with other teachers, librarians and community groups. www.asla.nsw.edu.au/
The Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) was established in 1967. Its establishment followed discussions between nationwide representatives after the successful UNESCO Conference on Music Education held in Sydney in July 1965. The purpose of ASME is to encourage and advance music education at all levels as an integral part of general education and community life, and as a profession within the broad field of music.
ATOM is an independent, non-profit, professional association promoting the study of media. The membership of ATOM primarily includes teachers and lecturers from across subject disciplines at all levels of education. The membership also includes media industry personnel, a range of media and education organizations and, increasingly, the general public interested in the media. ATOM also publishes Screen Education magazine; study guides and education kits; The Moving Image series of monographs; and web sites for feature films, documentaries and television programs. ATOM also runs The Education Shop and The Speakers’ Bureau.
The CAA provides services to Government and non - government professional educators. The Association encourages the development, interchange and dissemination of information and counseling techniques and is open to all those interested in the work of Careers Advisers. What's Happening: Conference at Sydney Olympic Park Nov 24, 25 www.caa.nsw.edu.au
The Computing Studies Teachers’ Association (CSTA) is a professional organisation designed to support the teachers of Computing Studies in New South Wales. This is done through training and development plus the promotion of quality teaching and learning strategies to enhance effective implementation of the curriculum.
Council of Australian Media Education Organisations Inc
CAMEO provides communication and a forum for the free exchange of ideas between media education organisations of the states & territories of Australia and New Zealand. www.pa.ash.org.au/tefa/cameo.html
Established in 1999, DEPA (Dance Educators Professional Association) is a not-for-profit organisation affiliated with the Professional Teachers Council.
DEPA focuses on the promotion of dance as an art form for young people in New South Wales.
Economics and Business Educators NSW is established to "contribute to high quality economics and commercial education in schools, tertiary institutions and in the general community". EBE is an incorporated, public company with membership open to all interested in the teaching of Business Studies, Commerce, Economics and Legal Studies.
The English Teachers Association is a professional Association of English teachers in NSW committed to stimulating teaching and learning in English. ETA supports teachers of English in NSW and presents examples of best practice to promote rich learning experiences for teachers and secondary students. www.englishteacher.com.au
HTA seeks to promote the study and teaching of History and to provide professional support for those working in the area of History education. Loads of information - teachers' scholarships, history competition and more. www.htansw.asn.au
The Australian Careers Service (ACS) is a free membership service developed for career practitioners. It aims to support best practice and innovation in the delivery of career programs, and to promote career education as a professional and recognised field of endeavour.
ACS membership offers you the opportunity to keep up to date with what is happening in the careers service field. As a member you will receive:
• The ACS newsletter - which includes conference information, articles on developments in the field and career practitioner's programs • Discounts on career resources • Early bird registration for the ACS Career Adviser Seminars • Exclusive access to the members-only section of the ACS website • Information on initiatives such as the ACS award
The ACS is a joint initiative of Hobsons and Curriculum Corporation. Hobsons are a global careers and educational publisher, and are responsible for publishing the Job Guide, OZJAC and the Good Universities Guides. Curriculum Corporation is the key national organisation providing curriculum support to schools and school systems.
To register for your FREE ACS membership visit www.gooduniguide.com.au/acs_member/register
The Home Economics Institute of Australia is a national organisation with divisions in each state and territory. The mission of the Home Economics profession in Australia is to educate, inform, and to act as an advocate to government, industry and the community for families and households, so that individuals can make informed choices in order to enhance their everyday living.
King & Amy O’Malley Trust awards annual undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for students applying for or enrolled in tertiary Home Economics or equivalent programs, such as Consumer Science, Family and Consumer Studies. See website for details - www.omalleytrust.com.au
Each year, scholarships from a fund established by the former NSW Cookery Teachers Association may be awarded to students originating from NSW Government School Institutions entering into a Teacher Education Program with the intention of becoming teachers of Design & Technology or equivalent (formerly Home Science) in NSW Government Schools. To be eligible for this award a student must have completed study and obtained a pass in the area of Food Technology, Hospitality and/or Design and Technology or equivalent at Higher School Certificate level. The award is currently for one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per annum, tenable for a maximum of four years, pending continuation of study within the agreed discipline.
Japanese Teachers' Association of NSW was established on the 1st April 2005 as a non-profit, educational organisation for all teachers of Japanese in New South Wales. Its acronym is JTAN.
The main aims of the JTAN are to provide a place of mutual support and professional development for teachers of Japanese in NSW.
he Mathematical Association of New South Wales provides support for mathematics teachers K - 12 and encourages participation from tertiary educators to share their skills and expertise.
The Modern Languages Teacher's Association of New South Wales is a Professional Teachers Association. This website can provide you with the latest news, resources and events for languages educators in NSW. You can download many useful teaching resources as well as find out about study days, study tours, conferences, competitions, newsletters and many more developments in teaching Languages. Add this page to your Favourites and visit it regularly to keep up to date with Languages Education issues and events in NSW.
The New South Wales Association of French Teachers (NAFT) was formed in 1999.NAFT has grown steadily to a sizeable and dynamic professional association and has now expanded to include the Australian Capital Territory.
NSW Association of Agriculture Teachers is the peak body for agriculture teachers in NSW. It publishes two journals a year and reviews teaching materials, textbooks and agriculture equipment. Details of their biennial conference can be found on the website. nswaat.org.au
NSW Computer Education Group holds an annual conference to assist educators across the education sector with training in the use of ICT and helping with implementing the use of ICT across the curriculum. www.nswceg.org.au
The Geography Teachers’ Association of NSW represents the interests of professional Geography teachers and their students in NSW and is an affiliate of the Australian Geography Teachers’ Association. GTA provides high quality teacher professional development and resources, including the peer reviewed journal Geography Bulletin. The Association also advocates on behalf of Geography teachers and the wider discipline in the public domain and undertakes research into issues of interest to the profession.
The Outdoor Recreation Industry Council of NSW's role, as the State peak body for outdoor recreation, is to represent to the community, industries and levels of government, the views and needs of outdoor recreation.
In a word, literacies. e:lit is the new face of the Primary English Teaching Association, and reflects everything we stand for: accredited professional development, innovative books, useful hints, proven teaching tips and much more. The "e" in our new e:lit name stands for expertise in primary literacies, but it’s also a strong hint that you’ll find more and more of our great resources being offered electronically, right here on our new site.
We're one of the largest and most successful associations for primary teachers in Australia. Over the last 30 years we’ve produced landmark publications and presented professional learning opportunities promoting literacy and language in Australian schools.
School Administrative and Support Staff Professional Assn (NSW) Inc
STANSW is a not-for-profit professional association for NSW teachers of science at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. STANSW is committed to providing state-wide, high quality and current professional information and development on key issues, ideas and methodologies in science education. STANSW promotes science education as a profession at a state level and, through its membership of the Australian Science Teachers’ Association (ASTA), also at a national level.
The Technology Educators Association Inc. is a professional association representing those technology educators who teach Technology (mandatory), Design & Technology, Textiles Technology, Food Technology, VET Hospitality as well as Community & Family Studies in NSW high schools.
The Asia Education Teachers’ Association (AETA) is run by teachers for teachers interested in promoting the inclusion of an Asian perspective in teaching. It is a voluntary, not for profit organization that supports teachers in each sector K-12.See our website for more details - www.aeta.org.au
The Australian College of Educators is committed to sharing a passion for good practice – linking research, leadership and teaching at all levels, in all sectors.
Join us at www.austcolled.com.au.Professional associations are highly valued by today’s employers and very important to the profession – add your skills to build our collective wisdom and strength!
ACEL is the relevant, influential and vibrant professional association for all educational leaders and the education community. ACEL taps into the collective and individual expertise of its members, involving them in continuing dialogue and activities to improve educational leadership theory and practice. ACEL also provides members with avenues to publish, discuss, explore and synthesise issues and ideas on educational leadership theory and practice. ACEL has a multidimensional view of membership from senior level educators to Generation X, Y, and Next. As a result membership continues to increase, broaden and deepen.
ACEL is an active, dynamic organisation that constantly creates new ways for members to connect with other members and educational colleagues within Australia and throughout the world. ACEL actively creates spaces where educational leaders go to be informed, nurtured, stretched, affirmed, challenged; where they see future possibilities and key professional links to people and ideas. ACEL provides members with an extraordinary array of publications that include practical ideas and current research about educational leadership. ACEL’s publications are dynamic, ever evolving to meet the needs of our members. All members have access to these publications and weekly information feeds online and through monthly mailouts.
ACEL members and their colleagues are invited to regular and diverse range of activities such as seminars, executive forums, special interest groups, and workshops and conferences hosted at the national, local affiliate and association level. Our programs enable members and their guests’ significant opportunities to network with leading national and international educators.
The Professional Teachers' Council NSW (PTC NSW) is the peak body for professional teachers’ associations in NSW with 45 member associations. Established in 1973 it represents teachers at all levels of the education system, early childhood to tertiary. PTC NSW represents both government and non-government sectors, in all Key Learning, cross-curricula and leadership areas. PTC NSW provides an independent and non-partisan forum for the discussion of education policy and has a commitment to the professional development of teachers and to enhancing the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales.
The Society and Culture Association is an avenue for teachers and students to share resources and expertise. It provides a valuable network for teachers and students of Society and Culture throughout New South Wales.
