The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) is the national professional association for Primary School Principals in Australia, and the national voice for all Primary School Principals. APPA represents affiliated state and territory Government, Catholic and Independent primary schools across the nation (over 7200 members). It speaks directly to the Federal Government on matters that concern school principals and their school communities. www.appa.asn.au.

The Australian Secondary Principals Association (ASPA) is the umbrella organisation for the eight state and territory associations of government secondary school leaders. There are about 2,000 members across all states and territories. ASPA works in the national educational scene with the Commonwealth Government, DEST, and the many and various government agencies that administer policies and projects in which ASPA has an interest. www.aspa.asn.au.

Formed in 1993, Principals Australia is the national body that supports school leaders professional development - helping principals and other school leaders meet new challenges and improve the learning outcomes of all Australian school students. Principals Australia is passionate in its support of principals, their associations and their schools, to build effective, inspirational and sustainable leadership in Australia. This leadership has the learning and well being of students and staff as its prime focus. www.apapdc.edu.au

AHISA is a professional association for Principals of independent schools across Australia. Members' schools include day and boarding, and are of religious and non-denominational affiliations. All schools whose principals belong to AHISA are concerned with maintaining high standards of professional practice. They encourage the holistic development of young people, focusing on the development of the body, mind and spirit. Many of these schools are innovative, particularly in the area of the use of technology in education, community service, and quality teaching and learning. www.ahisa.com.au.