Australian Science Teachers Association
National not-for-profit federation of science teacher associations across Australia's states and territories.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting and empowering science educators across Australia. It is a federation of Science Teacher Associations from every state and territory, collectively representing thousands of members. ASTA offers resources, professional development and a collaborative community for teachers, and hosts the annual ConASTA national conference. It is a company limited by guarantee governed by a Federal Board.
History
The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) was established in 1951. It is a national not-for-profit organisation and a federation of Science Teachers Associations from every state and territory in Australia, collectively representing thousands of members. For 75 years, ASTA has been a leader in advancing science education by offering resources, professional development and a collaborative community for teachers. It is a company limited by guarantee, operating under the direction of a Federal Board comprising a President, Vice President, Treasurer, the Executive Director (a non-voting member) and one Board of Director from each of the eight member associations.
Products and positioning
Empowering science educators, inspiring future generations; 'Science for Australia's Future'
ConASTA national conference
Teaching Science journal
Science Assist
Spectra Cards
ASTA iCubed Science Awards
Open Learning Platform
Sources5 sources
- 1Home - Australian Science Teachers Associationasta.edu.au
- 2About us - Australian Science Teachers Associationasta.edu.au
- 3About ASTA - Australian Science Teachers Associationasta.edu.au
- 4Executive and Governance - Australian Science Teachers Associationasta.edu.au
- 5Australian Science Teachers Associationwikidata.org
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