Associations & Unions

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Professional Associations

1. Association Portals
   These cover ‘peak bodies’, umbrella groups and listings of associations.
• Aussie Schoolhouse : Associations
  A list of sites with web space on the server at Aussie Schoolhouse. These range from the Primary Executive Council of New South Wales to the Wynnum Federation Project.
• Australian Guidance and Counselling Association
  ‘A professional association that provides leadership and support to its members in educational guidance and counselling. The AGCA has over a thousand members across Australia who work in school settings as school psychologists, guidance officers and school counsellors.’ Has links to state bodies.
• Career Development Association of Australia
  [Formerly known as the Australian Association of Career Counsellors]
  ‘A national organisation of practitioners who work in the career development industry either for themselves or others, providing a range of career services for people entering the workforce, managing their work and life roles, or changing careers’.
• Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations
  ‘The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations, is the peak body representing the interests of Australia’s 270 000+ postgraduate students. CAPA’s member organisations include 33 postgraduate associations, and the National Indigenous Postgraduate Association Aboriginal Corporation [NIPAAC].’
• Council of Education Associations of South Australia, The
  Its ‘prime purpose is the facilitation of quality teacher professional development programs, working collaboratively with education stakeholders and promoting a common voice on education matters in the interests of member associations.’
• Council of Professional Teaching Associations of Victoria
  ‘Is the peak body representing subject associations in the State of Victoria. Previously known and the Joint Council of Subject Associations of Victoria.’
• Joint Council of Professional Teaching Associations
  Australian.
• Joint Council of Queensland Teachers’ Associations
  ‘A peak body for Queensland education professional associations, state based and national associations based in Queensland, providing a common voice on educational matters in the interests of teachers.’
• Middle Years of Schooling Association
  ‘MYSA is an Australia-wide organisation dedicated exclusively to the education, development and growth of young adolescents.’
• National Education Websites
  A listing of a variety of associations and education groups as well as state grouped Departments and Boards
• Network of Education Associations of Tasmania
  ‘Promotion of membership of educational associations to enhance educators’ life-long learning … increased utilisation of the World Wide Web by associations to publish information’ and more.
• Oz-Teacher Net
  A listing of professional associations that are state, national or international in nature. They cover all curriculum areas as well as generalist areas. From the Queensland University of Technology.
• Professional Associations [Resource Page]
  A listing of associations and contacts for a variety of scientific areas in Australia.
• Professional Teachers’ Council [NSW]
  ‘The peak body for professional teachers’ associations in NSW with 47 member associations.’
• PTCWA
  [Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia]
  ‘An umbrella body of some 60+ associations of professional educators. These voluntary professional education associations within Western Australia represent over 9 000 teachers across all learning and cross curriculum areas.’ Can be slow to load.
• TEFA Members and Friends
  An extensive listing of associations, both national and international, in the technology and computing fields.
2. Higher Education Associations
   Includes both subject area and others.
• Australian Council for Private Education and Training
  ‘The national industry association for independent providers of post-compulsory education and training, for Australian and international students.’
• Australian Higher Education Industrial Association
• Australian Teacher Education Association, The
  ‘The Australian Teacher Education Association is the major professional association for teacher educators in Australia.’
• Unistudent.com.au
3. Learning Area Associations :
• Early Learning:
• Australian Early Childhood Association
• Early Childhood Teachers Association
  ‘ECTA is an Association of registered teachers and others interested in the work of early childhood professionals committed to promoting early childhood philosophy and the ongoing development of quality care and education for young children.’
• Language:
• Australian Association for the Teaching of English
  Their Links Pages also provide a good listing, both national and international. Go to the ‘About the AATE’ link and click on ‘Other Associations’.
• Australian Literacy Educators’ Association
  State bodies include :
• Australian Capital Territory [ALEA]
• New South Wales [ALEA]
• Northern Territory [ALEA]
• Queensland [ALEA]
• South Australia [ALEA]
• Tasmania [ALEA]
• Victoria [ALEA]
• Western Australia [ALEA]
• English Teachers’ Associations :
• New South Wales [ETA]
• Queensland [ETA]
• Western Australia [ETA]
• Primary English Teachers’ Association
• Languages [Other} :
• Modern Language Teachers Associations,
  [Australian Federation of]
  ‘Is the national professional body representing teachers of all languages in Australia. The role of the AFMLTA is to promote language learning in Australia.’ State Branches can be found via this page.
• Mathematics:
• Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
• Australian Mathematical Society
  Covers all society activities plus a listing of all Australian university mathematics departments and links to a range of other departments [Australian, international] plus societies. State bodies include :
• Australian Capital Territory [Canberra Maths]
• New South Wales [MANSW]
• Victoria [MAV]
• Western Australia [MAWA]
• Physical Education & Health:
• Participating in Sport - Schools Network
  ‘The Network is supported by the education and sport sectors, and by member schools, with some enjoying their seventh year of membership.’
• ACHPER Inc.
  Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
• Science :
• Australian Association for Environmental Education
  ‘The premier, national, professional association for those who identify themselves as working in the fields of environment or sustainability education.’ State bodies include :
• New South Wales Chapter
• Victorian Chapter
• Australian Science Teachers’ Association
  State bodies include :
• Australian Capital Territory [SEAACT]
• New South Wales [STANSW]
• Queensland [STAQ]
• South Australia [SASTA]
• Tasmania [STAT]
• Victoria [STAV]
• Western Australia [STAWA]
• Social Sciences :
• Aboriginal Studies Association
  ‘Is for everyone who is involved in Aboriginal Studies, or wants to be involved, or wants to know more. The ASA is for teachers, students, parents and community - both Aboriginal and other Australian - consultants and liaison staff, and anyone who wants to know more or to share about Aboriginal Studies.’
• AFSSSE
  [Australian Federation of Societies for Studies of Society and Environment]

Separate bodies include :
• Business Educators Australasia Inc.
  Includes information on resources, professional development, member associations, news and more.
• Social Educators Association of Australia Inc
  Includes information on resources, professional development, member associations, news and more.
• Australian Geography Teachers’ Association
  ‘Seeks to foster the teaching and learning of geography in Australian schools and enhance awareness of its applications in society.’ State bodies include :
• New South Wales [GTANSW]
• Queensland [GTAQ]
• South Australia [GTASA]
• Victoria [GTAV]
• Western Australia [GAWA]
• History Teachers’ Association of Australia
  ‘Seeks to foster an interest in History and the teaching of History, provide a forum for discussion and for the exchange of information relative to the teaching of History, … .’ State bodies include :
• History Teachers’ Association of NSW
• Queensland History Teachers’ Association
• History Teachers’ Association of Victoria
• History Teachers’ Association of Western Australia
• Queensland Economics Teachers Association Inc.
  Teaching ideas, other resources, assessment information and tasks as well as general association information.
• Special Education:
• Australian Association of Special Education
  State bodies include :
• Australian Capital Territory [AASE]
• New South Wales [AASE]
• Northern Territory [AASE]
• Queensland [AASE]
• South Australia [AASE]
• Victoria [AASE]
• Western Australia [AASE]
• Technology & Computing [includes Technology related areas]:
• Australian Council for Computers in Education
• Home Economics Institute of Australia
• National Association of Agricultural Teachers
• NSW Association of Agriculture Teachers
  Newsletter, discussions, events, links.
• New South Wales Computer Education Group
  ‘Is a professional association representing educators from pre-school to tertiary using computing technology to enhance their teaching and student learning.’
• Technology Education Federation of Australia
• The Arts :
• Australian Society for Music Education
  Their ASME Links page also provides contact points for a range of other music groups, both national and international.
• New England Music Teachers Association
4. Link Portals :
• Australian Professional Organisations, Associations and Societies
  ‘Click on a topic [approximately 100 are listed] to find organisations in that area. This is not a definitive list.’
• Australian Organisations
  [Council of Australian University Libraries]
  A listing of predominantly education oriented organisations.
• Council of Professional Teaching Associations of Victoria Inc.
  ‘The CPTAV represents over forty member associations, with a collective membership of more than 30 000 Victorian teachers and other educators.’ These associations are listed here.
• Professional Associations
  While there are some national education associations, the list is dominated by Queensland branches or groups. Compiled by the Queensland College of Teachers.
• PTC NSW Member Associations
  A listing of national and state based association linked to the Professional Teachers Council of NSW.
5. Non-Government School Groups
   Includes both Catholic and other Independent School systems.
• Association of Heads of Independent Schools [National]
• Association of Independent Schools of the ACT
  ‘Established … to further educational excellence, promote the interests of independent schooling and represent its member schools in the ACT.’
• Association of Independent Schools of NSW
  ‘Represents the interests of all independent schools in consultations with governments, statutory authorities and a wide range of other education stakeholders.’
• Association of Independent Schools of the Northern Territory
  ‘A service organisation, providing information and advice to independent schools on many issues as well as representing and promoting the sector to governments, the education community and the general public.’
• Association of Independent Schools of South Australia
  ‘An advocate for non-government independent school education and it also contributes significantly to improvements in education. It represents the interests of member schools.’
• Association of Independent Schools of Tasmania [AIST]
  ‘An association of non-government schools. It co-ordinates views of member schools in submissions to government and other bodies. It advises and supports member schools at their request.’
• Association of Independent Schools Victoria
• Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
• Independent Schools [Queensland]
  ‘To serve, strengthen and represent independent schools.’
6. Principals & Leadership Groups
   Both national and at state/territory level.
• Catholic Schools
  Includes both primary and secondary groups as well as joint groups.
• APCSSA
  [Association of Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools of Australia]
  ‘Operates as the National Peak body for the Australian and State based Catholic Principals’ Associations, involving Secondary Principals.’
• new !Association of Catholic School Principals [NSW/ACT]
• new !Northern Territory Catholic Principals’ Association
• new !APCSSQ
  [Association of Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools of Queensland]
• new !Catholic Secondary Principals Association in South Australia
• new !PATCSS
  [Principals’ Association of Tasmanian Catholic Secondary Schools]
• new !PAVCSS
  [Principals’ Association of Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools]
• new !Catholic Primary Principals’ Association [WA]
• new !CSPA
  [Catholic Secondary Principals Association in Western Australia]
• Australian Association of Catholic School Principals
• new !Australian Catholic Primary Principals’ Association
• new !Independent Schools
  Covers the Junior School Heads’ Association of Australia and various state branches.
• Junior School Heads’ Association of Australia
  ‘An incorporated body of Heads of independent primary schools throughout Australia. It is comprised of members whose schools educate over 120 000 children, from Early Learning to 14 years of age.’
• JSHAA [New South Wales]
• JSHAA [Queensland]
• JSHAA [South Australia]
• JSHAA [Tasmania]
• JSHAA [Victoria]
• JSHAA [Western Australia]
• Australian Council for Educational Leaders
  ‘The major professional association for educational leaders and our views are sought and respected by government and policy makers.’
• Australian Primary Principals’ Association
  Affiliated State bodies include :
• New South Wales [NSWPPA]
• Antsel
  Association of Northern Territory School Educational Leaders.
• Queensland [QASSP]
  Association of State School Principals.
• South Australia [SAPPA]
• new !Tasmanian Principals’ Association
• new !Victorian Principals Association
• Western Australia [WAPPA]
• Associated overseas bodies include :
• new !New Zealand Principals’ Federation
• new !Ontario Principals’ Council
• new !National Association of Head Teachers [UK]
  
• new !National Association of Elementary School Principals [US]
• APAPDC
  [Australian Principals’ Associations’ Professional Development Council]
• Australian Principals Centre
  Now replaced by this Professional Learning site at ACER.
• Australian Secondary Principals’ Association
  State bodies linked to this include :
• New South Wales [NSWSPC]
• Queensland [QSPA]
• South Australia [SASPA]
• Tasmania [TSPA]
• Victoria [VASSP]
• Western Australia [WASSEA]
• Professional Association Bodies
  Includes teacher based, professional development [general], specific interest groups and more.
• Association of Women Educators
• Australian College of Educators
• Australian Curriculum Studies Association
• Australian National Schools Network
• Australian School Library Association
  ‘A peak forum in the field of teacher librarianship and school library resource services.’ State bodies include :
• Australian Capital Territoy [ASLA]
• New South Wales [ASLA]
• Queensland [ASLA]
• South Australia [ASLA]
• Tasmania [ASLA]
• Western Australia [ASLA]
• Australian & NZ Society of Indexers
  The association for those who make sense of, and prioritise, information for others.
• Beginning & Establishing Teachers’ Association
  ‘BETA strives to assist in maximising the effective induction of beginning and establishing teachers as professional educators in schools.’
• Education International
• Federation of Education Unions Information Centre
• ODLAA
  The association of Open and Distance Learning education providers.
• Research Associations & Groups :
• Australian Association for Research in Education
  ‘An association of academics engaged in and reporting education research into schools, higher education, learning, teaching, teachers and students.’
• Australian Council for Educational Research
  ‘Australian Council for Educational Research [ACER] provides state-of-the-art educational research, products and services.’
• Australian Rural Education Research Association
• Western Australian Institute for Educational Research
  Information about the Institute, their Forums [including abstracts] and awards.

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Education Unions

1. National:
• Australian Council of Trade Unions
  The peak union body to which all Australian Unions are linked.
• Australian Education Union
  The peak national body for those working in education. State bodies include :
• Australian Capital Territory [AEUACT]
• Northern Territory [AEUNT]
• South Australia [AEUSA]
• Tasmania [AEUTAS]
• Victoria [AEUVIC]
• CPSU
  ‘CPSU membership is open to employees in a wide range of industries including the public sector … and science and research.’
• National Tertiary Education Union - NTEU
• National Union of Students
  If you are a tertiary student this site is one you should be aware of and visit. It provides a union base and other help including discounts in a number of areas.
2. Non-Government
   Includes both religious and independent system coverage.
• Independent Education Union
  State bodies include the following.
• New South Wales [IEU]
• Queensland [QIEU]
• South Australia IEUSA]
• Tasmania [TCEEA]
• Victoria [VIEU]
• Western Australia [IEUWA]
• Independent Schools Council of Australia
  Includes conference news, publications and other information.
• Tasmanian Catholic Education Employees Association
3. State & Territory :
• Public Service Association
  The union for non-teaching staff in NSW schools.
• State Teachers Unions :
• NSW Teachers Federation
  The union for teachers in government schools in New South Wales.
• Queensland Teachers Union
  The union for teachers in government schools in Queensland.
• Western Australia, State School Teachers Association
  The union for teachers in government schools in WA.
• Trades & Labor Councils
  Most state level education unions would have affiliation with one of these.
• Labor Council of New South Wales
• Queensland Council of Unions
• South Australia, Unions
• Unions Tasmania
• Unions Western Australia
• Victorian Trades Hall Council