It is important to note here that individual membership of Principals Australia for principals is not possible under the current structure. The Board itself actually consists of eight (8) representatives of the four peak principals associations in Australia, as follows:

• Australian Primary Principals Association - (APPA) - 4 nominees

• Australian Secondary Principals Association - (ASPA) - 2 nominees;

• Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia - (AHISA) - 1 nominee; and

• Catholic Secondary Principals Australia - (CaSPA) - 1 nominee.

These bodies are responsible for providing their nominations to Principals Australia, though there is encouragement to take into account such factors as gender and location during the selection process. Principals Australia itself is responsible for subsequently determining official positions in the Board's structure, such as:

• Chairperson

• Deputy Chairperson

Our past Chairpersons have been: inaugural Chair Father Hugh Brown (VIC), Ms Margaret Grant OAM (SA), Chris Cameron (ACT),Don Zoellner (NT), Tom Croker (NSW) and Ted Brierley (VIC).  

Actual names and contact details of principals associations representatives are available here, as well as details of past and planned branch activities. These include the various committees which support the Council's activities.


Principals Australia Board

Principals Australia Branch convenors

Principals Australia Secretariat

• Australian Capital Territory

• South Australia

• New South Wales

• Tasmania

• Northern Territory

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Western Australia

(adopted at the Council's May 1996 meeting)

Background

Since its formation, the APAPDC has worked cohesively as a national body representing the professional development interests of all school Principals in all systems in Australia. The structure of the organisation has evolved over time and local branches now play a significant role in promoting our objectives.

It is important that affiliate bodies and council members are clear on how they can best facilitate the achievement of our objectives.



...at Principals Australia level...

• actively participate in the decision making, forward planning and review of council activities

• guide, monitor and support the Executive / Project Officers in their activities

• maintain a close liaison with the Chair and other Council Members
  

...at the local level...

• be active members of local state / territory branches and provide a high level of advice and support in their activities

• formally and regularly report back to their branches and associations on the business of council
  

...through their associations...

• be appointed by individual associations and represent their views while promoting the 'corporate objectives' of APAPDC

• facilitate the appointment of new Council Members from within their associations according to association guidelines
  

...in the wider community...

• promote the activities and purpose of Principals Australia whenever possible

• maintain a close liaison with DEETYA and relevant offices