Member Associations
Connect with ACT Professional Associations
Professional Associations play a vital role in supporting educators throughout every stage of their career. They provide opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals, stay informed about developments in education, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning across the ACT.
Whether you are beginning your teaching journey, developing your expertise, or taking on leadership opportunities, becoming an active member of a Professional Association is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your professional growth.
By joining an association, you can:
Build meaningful professional networks with passionate educators from across the ACT and beyond.
Access high-quality professional learning, workshops, conferences, and webinars led by experts in your field.
Stay informed about curriculum updates, educational research, and best practice.
Share innovative teaching ideas, resources, and classroom experiences with colleagues.
Develop leadership skills through committee involvement, presenting at events, or mentoring other educators.
Contribute to advocacy and consultation on issues affecting education and the teaching profession.
Celebrate excellence through awards, recognition programs, and opportunities to showcase your work.
Discover grants, scholarships, competitions, and other professional opportunities.
Strengthen your professional profile and enhance your career development and employability.
COACTEA proudly brings together a diverse range of Professional Associations representing curriculum areas, specialist fields, and educational sectors. We encourage all educators to explore the associations below and discover the community that best aligns with their interests, expertise, and professional aspirations.
Click on the association logos below to visit their websites, learn more about the benefits of membership, explore upcoming professional learning opportunities, and connect with educators who share your passion and expertise.
Together, our associations foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and strengthen the teaching profession across the ACT.
AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS (ACEL)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS ACT (INTEACT)
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF LITERACY EDUCATORS(ALEA)
SCIENCE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION OF THE ACT(SEA*ACT)
ACT CAREERS ASSOCIATION (ACTCA)
CANBERRA MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION(CMA)
ACT HISTORY TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION(ACTHTA)
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS ASSOICIATION OF THE ACT (DATTA ACT)
EARLY CHILDHOOD AUSTRALIA (ECA)
CANBERRA SOCIETY OF PHILOSOPHY FOR THE YOUNG (SOPHY) - No Link
MODERN LANGUAGES TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (MLTA)
ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES IN THE ACT (ATESOL)
APTA
Australian Professional Teacher Association
The Australian Professional Teachers Association (APTA) is a national body supporting and advocating for professional teaching associations across Australia.