useful links

NESA - NSW Education Standards Authority 
www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home

Established in 1990 to serve government and non-government schools in the development of school education for Years K-12. It provides educational leadership by developing quality curriculum and awarding secondary school credentials, the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate.
E-Safety - Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner
www.esafety.gov.au

Quick guide to the Office for publications (PDF)
Quick links to the website (PDF)
ACARA – Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority
www.acara.edu.au

ACARA is responsible for:
  • A national curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 in specified learning areas.
  • A national assessment program aligned to the national curriculum that measures students’ progress.
  • A national data collection and reporting program that supports:
    • analysis, evaluation, research and resource allocation; and
    • accountability and reporting on schools and broader national achievement.
AIS – Association for Independent Schools
www.aisnsw.edu.au

The AIS is the peak representative body for independent schools in New South Wales.  The key divisions of the AIS are as follows:
  • Professional Learning
  • School Consultancy
  • Independent Schools Teachers Accreditation Authority
  • Leadership Centre
  • Policy and Compliance
  • Student Services
  • Research and Data
  • Combined Independent School Sports
  • Partnerships in Education Initiative
  • Education Research Project.
AHISA – Association of heads of Independent Schools Australia
www.ahisa.edu.au

AHISA provides a national voice and support networks in a rapidly changing education environment.  They provide a wide range of information.
AGSA - The Alliance of Girls Schools Australia
www.agsa.org.au

The Alliance is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote the education of girls in single sex girls’ schools and increase public awareness that single sex schools provide the optimal learning environment for girls.
SPELD NSW – The Specific Learning Difficulties Association NSW
www.speldnsw.org.au

SPELD NSW is a Public Benevolent Institution whose mission is to provide advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who teach, work with and care for them. SPELD NSW is one of the National Federation of SPELD Associations, AUSPELD. It is an incorporated not-for-profit association of parents and professionals committed to advancing the education and well-being of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties.
Local Councils

Every Local Council can provide you with services that are available in your area. Contact your local council and ask for their Youth Directory (may have another name). This directory is usually available online.
Cyber Safety
ohpi.org.au
Classification markings for films and computer games
childrenandmedia.org.au