Membership of the NSW Association of Agriculture Teachers gives you access to a Professional Association which aims to promote the role of Agricultural training in the development of Australia, and support those teachers who are teaching the courses in schools in NSW, both Public and Private.
It provides a regular publication (BAAT) which contains many items of practical interest to Agriculture teachers. The cut-off date for the most recent edition of BAAT was 15th May 2011. To receive the next edition of BAAT, if you are not a financial member, you will need to update your membership by completing the form attached to the hyperlink below.
A tip: Get your school to fund the membership!
The association will contact you when urgent matters arise such as curriculum change and restructuring, legislative requirements, resource issues, etc.
It allows you to participate in a Biennial State Conference and attend the National Conference.
Allows you to become part of a collegial group who support each other through sharing of ideas and expertise.
This website has a members only area with curriculum links, syllabus support material for Agriculture (Senior and Junior) as well as Primary Industries VET courses. The association also has social network (ning.com) website for sharing ideas and resources.
The cost for 2011 and 2012 has been set at $60.00 pa or $120 for 2 years.
The membership year is from 1st January to 31st December.
Full membership is open to those teachers who are teaching agriculture OR any person with an interest in Agricultural education.
Student membership is available to trainee teachers and students at half the annual fee.
Fees may be paid annually or for the two years between conferences. (odd years)
To request a TAX INVOICE / RECEIPT for MEMBERSHIP email the treasurer, Laura Tolley, at:
N.B. The NSWAAT does not collect GST
Member resources include:-
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