TPA Member Benefits

As a member of the Tasmanian Principals Association, individuals can enjoy and have access to a series of benefits and opportunities, both personally and professionally. Some of these include, but aren't limited to;

Support & Care 

• Confidential support with access to the president and the state executive. As a truly statewide organisation, our Executive can be available to connect with you in person, over the phone/Teams in a trusting and safe forum of your choosing. Details for the executive can be found here
• Regular online 'drop-in' sessions to connect with colleagues who recognise the personal and group value of belonging – people who share your passion and commitment and understand the unique challenges of the principalship
• Access to an independent support person alongside you in meetings, that understands the complexity of school leadership
• Engagement with academics and researchers that are leading the work of principal wellbeing at a national level

Lead & Develop 

• Formal and informal networking opportunities 
• Professional learning opportunities available across the school year
• Access to TPA sponsors that provide specialised professional learning 
• Access to discounted rates for learning opportunities through workshops, conferences and forums
• Growing the capacity of others and contributing to emerging leaders, through face-to-face and online sessions with current principals providing insights into their journey 

Consult & Advocate

• Opportunity for members’ voice through targeted surveys
• Advocating for the interests of school leaders through the media, all layers of local and federal government and DECYP leadership
• Representing you on consultative groups, informing and influencing policy and implementation
• Liaising with the AEU on industrial matters

Associate Membership of the National Associations

TPA’s affiliation with national associations provides automatic membership, access to national and international conferences, input into federal policy, and membership of a body of national and international professional school leaders

• Australian Government Primary Principal Association (AGPPA)
• Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA)
• Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA)
• International Confederation of Principals (ICP)