Our History.
The notion of COACTEA was first floated in September 1996. Representatives from 29 professional associations met to discuss the formation of a joint council of associations. From this meeting a working party of volunteer members from a number of associations was formed to develop a draft proposal for its establishment.
On the 20 February 1997, the Council of ACT Education Associations (COACTEA) was born.
On 4 June the Minister for Education, Mr Bill Stefaniak, officially launched the Council of ACT Education Associations in the presence of one hundred guests at the Reception Hall in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
Since our first AGM on 17 April 1997, our membership has expanded and our reputations has gained credibility. It is clear that we gained credibility.
It is clear that we have established ourselves locally and nationally as a body well qualified and capable of representing ACT professional associations, providing a respected voice on a variety of professional and educational issues
WE ARE COACTEA
Building strong relationships throughout the educational community in the ACT.
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Association Rules
COACTEA is governed by a Constitution and a set of Association Rules that provide the framework for how the organisation operates. These rules outline the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee, membership requirements, governance processes, financial management and decision-making procedures.
The Association Rules ensure that COACTEA operates in a transparent, accountable and consistent manner while supporting its mission of advocating for ACT education associations and promoting high-quality professional learning opportunities for educators.
Members are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Association Rules to better understand the governance and operation of COACTEA.
Privacy & Copyright
COACTEA is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, website visitors and partner organisations while respecting intellectual property rights. We value transparency and are dedicated to ensuring that any personal information collected is managed responsibly and in accordance with relevant Australian privacy legislation.
This page provides access to our Privacy Policy, Copyright Notice and other important legal information relating to the use of the COACTEA website and its resources. We encourage all visitors to read these documents to better understand how information is collected, used and protected, as well as the conditions governing the use and reproduction of content published on this website.
If you have any questions regarding our privacy practices or the use of material published on this website, please contact COACTEA for further information.
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