OUR MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
Each Science Teacher Association or STA for short, represents the interests of science teachers within their State or Territory. Collectively they support thousands of science educators through events, professional learning programs, awards, publications, advocacy and supply of authoritative advice by educators for educators.
To gain these benefits and be part of your local community, why not join your association. Find your state association below.
Science Teachers Association of Tasmania
The Science Teacher’s Association of Tasmanian Inc (STAT) is a professional association for Tasmanian science educators from kindergarten to tertiary level. It is a non-profit professional association that exists for the support of science education in all its forms. The purpose and goal of STAT is to represent and connect science educators, promote the importance of science education for all, create and promote mutually beneficial science education partnerships and influence science policy on behalf of our members.
For more information, visit stat.org.au.
Science Teachers Associations of Victoria
Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV) provides leadership, support, programs and resources for all levels of education. STAV represents the collective voice of all teachers of science in Victoria, and through ASTA. The primary function of STAV is to provide useful and accessible services to members. STAV also has a wider interest in promoting the interests of science teachers and the teaching of science in the state of Victoria, and has done so since its foundation in 1943.
For more information, visit stav.org.au
Science Teachers Association of Western Australia
The Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia, known as STAWA, was established in 1944. STAWA is an independent association of Science Educators dedicated to promoting science and science teaching in Western Australia.
STAWA has grown to include Pre-service, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary teachers.
STAWA provides leadership in science education: promoting and sustaining, quality science teaching and learning. Our vision is to inspire quality science teaching and learning through effective leadership and advocacy, excellence in teacher professional learning, quality teaching and learning resources and quality engagement and enrichment opportunities for students.
For more information, visit stawa.net
Science Educators Association of the Australian Capital Territory
SEAACT, the Science Educators Association of the Australian Capital Territory, is an active professional association running many events and programs for science educators across the ACT.
SEAACT Council consists of a group of dedicated volunteer science educators from schools, departments of education, tertiary institutions and science agencies. Members of SEAACT consist of primary, secondary and tertiary educators from all government, private and independent schools as well as science education colleagues from industry, government and the private sector.
SEAACT organises the annual SEAACT Science Fair and the yearly ACT science educators conference, CONSEAACT. SEAACT also supports many other events such as National Science Week activities each year.
For more information, visit seaact.act.edu.au/
Science Teachers Association of Queensland
The Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland is the professional association of teachers of science in Queensland. As a non-profit organisation we rely on funding from our membership, professional development conferences, and the generosity of sponsors in order to co-ordinate activities that support science education, teachers of science and students. Our members include teachers at primary, secondary and tertiary level, as well as others interested in supporting science education in Queensland. Activities of the organisation are undertaken through a small part-time staff, and the voluntary efforts of STAQ Office Bearers, Council, Members and supporters.
For more information, visit staq.qld.edu.au
South Australian Science Teachers Association
The South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA) aim is ‘to promote and support the teaching of science in schools’, and ‘to foster the professional development of science teachers’. SASTA’s strength lies in its members and in the many highly committed educators who volunteer their time out of school hours to ensure that we continue to serve the needs of all teachers of science.
SASTA members are drawn from all education sectors, teaching all year levels across the state. SASTA is also fortunate to have a permanent secretariat to ensure the continuing smooth functioning of all aspects of our business. SASTA members enjoy many benefits including discounts, publications, giveaways and more.
For more information, visit sasta.asn.au
Science Teachers Association of New South Wales
The Science Teachers Association NSW exists to build a dynamic community of science educators who inspire future scientists and citizens. We advance the teaching and learning of science across NSW through: fostering professional networking, being leaders of excellence in science education and using our cross-sectoral voice to advocate for science education.
Founded in 1951 we are an Association led by science educators who volunteer their time to foster a supportive environment that provides leadership and promotes excellence in science education.
For more information, visit stansw.asn.au
Science Teachers Association of the Northern Territory
The Science Teachers’ Association of the Northern Territory (STANT) are the voice locally and nationally regarding science related issues. It is a collaborative non-profit organisation made up of entirely of volunteer educators from Northern Territory schools, tertiary establishments and government education departments.
STANT values the expertise of NT teachers, their capability to broaden and share knowledge, and the further development of our instituted in excellence teaching community. STANT’s vision is to be valued as the gateway to high-quality and respected professional learning, support, advice and networking opportunities across the NT.
Through continued grant revenue sourcing, STANT sponsors members to attend local, national and international professional development opportunities. STANT also organises access to social and educational events such as the local Territory Young Scientist competition, STEMX Regional, CONASTA and Bush Blitz to encourage networking among science educators to enhance the quality of science education in the NT.
For more information, visit stant.tidyhq.com