The leading independent primary school voice connecting, advocating, growing, and sustaining school leaders.

Welcome to IPSHA

Providing access to an Australian wide collegial network of independent primary school educators and leaders.

With a professional voice on matters pertaining to independent education through peak educational bodies such as APPA, ACARA and AITSL, IPSHA is well placed to ensure the needs of our students, schools and communities are clearly represented and argued.

Message from the National President
473
Voting Members Plus, Overseas and Associate Membership opportunities
130000
Primary independent school students represented
6
States/Territories Branches represented.
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National Sponsors, with sponsorship opportunities available

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Purpose & Vision

Our Purpose: is to advance Primary education by empowering Independent Primary and Middle School leaders to achieve excellence in the broad education of children.

Our Vision: is to be the leading independent primary school voice, connecting, advocating, growing and sustaining school leaders.

  • We promote the unique nature and diversity of independent primary schools.
  • We provide collegial support for members
  • We promote the national voice of independent primary schools
  • We deliver and facilitate quality professional learning opportunities
  • We provide educational opportunities for students
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Statement of Intent

Celebrating Reconciliation

The IPSHA Board has begun the process of actively seeking to build a Reconciliation Action Plan that will guide the association’s intent to more fully and respectfully connect with First Nations Culture and Heritage, acknowledging the immense history and contribution of First Nation people towards the Australian Nation.

Our Sponsors

We thank our generous National Sponsors of IPSHA

IPSHA values the unique partnerships established with our national sponsors who connect, collaborate and inform IPSHA members of how their products and services can assist members and their schools.

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Connect with colleagues, grow as a leader, collaborate and share ideas, and invest in your sustainability.

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