The Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Tasmania Inc.

The peak body representing language teachers in Tasmania

·       Advocacy on issues of importance to Tasmanian teachers of languages;

·       A national voice through the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers’ Associations Inc. (AFMLTA), the national body;

·       Forums for languages teachers such as LOTE Announce and the MLTAT Newsletter (published twice a year);

·       The national language teachers’ journal Babel, published by AFMLTA;

·       Member information provided through the MLTAT website;

·       Professional Learning opportunities such as the Australian Curriculum review meetings;

·       The Biennial State MLTAT Conference;

·       Member registration costs for national AFMLTA Conferences;

·       Awards sponsored for: language teachers, schools and pre-service teachers;

·       Regional and single language branches serving the needs of languages teachers;

·       Grants for language competitions and language teachers;

·       Representation on state language-related committees;

·       Affiliation with NEAT (Network of Education Associations of Tasmania inc.).

·       Interact socially and professionally with other language teachers

·       Shape the education debate at state and national levels

·       Find out about travel and study opportunities in Australia and overseas

·       Make connections between languages educators from all education sectors

·       Offer a workshop at conferences to share your ideas

·       Receive grants for special projects in your school/cluster