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 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 cost for 2007 and 2008 has been set at $60.00 pa.
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, Johana McCarthy, at:
hillston-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
or
N.B. The NSWAAT does not collect GST